Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys 7 to 37
Monday, December 26, 1977, Divisional RoundThe Bears began their playoff run on the road against the Cowboys on Monday, December 26, 1977. The Cowboys won, 37-7 and advanced to play Minnesota Vikings. The Bears finished their season 9-5-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 143 | 81 | 7 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Sid Gillman Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Offensive Backfield Coach: Fred O'Connor Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Bowser General Manager: Jim Finks
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 132 | 233 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Dan Reeves Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backs Coach: Dan Reeves Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward