Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 24 to 17
Sunday, December 19, 1965, Week 14The Minnesota Vikings played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 19, 1965, Week 14 of the 1965 season. The Vikings won by a score of 24-17. The Bears and the Vikings split the season series for the 1965 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Bears finished the season 5-2-0 at home, while the Vikings finished 5-2-0 on the road for the 1965 season.
The Bears finished the season with a record of 9-5-0, while the Vikings finished the season at 7-7-0.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 181 | 103 | 3 | 17 |
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
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 164 | 167 | 3 | 17 |
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