Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 45 to 37
Sunday, October 17, 1965, Week 5The Chicago Bears played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, October 17, 1965, Week 5 of the 1965 season. The Bears won by a score of 45-37. The Vikings ran for the most rushing yards in a game during the 1965 season with 304 yards.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 134 | 182 | 1 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Defensive Coordinator: George Allen Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Dooley Offensive Line Coach: Phil Handler Offensive Backfield Coach: Ed Cody Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Assistant Coach: Luke Johnsos General Manager: George Halas, George S. Halas Head of Player Personnel: George Allen
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 109 | 304 | 5 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Offensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Defensive Line Coach: Marion Campbell Defensive Backs Coach: Jack Faulkner General Manager: Jim Finks