Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 35 to 52
Sunday, December 17, 1961, Week 14The Minnesota Vikings played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 17, 1961, Week 14 of the 1961 season. The Bears won by a score of 52-35. The Bears and the Vikings split the season series for the 1961 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Bears finished the season 5-2-0 at home, while the Vikings finished 0-7-0 on the road for the 1961 season.
The Bears finished the season with a record of 8-6-0, while the Vikings finished the season at 3-11-0.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 57 | 149 | 3 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Offensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Defensive Backs Coach: Harry Gilmer Ends Coach: Darrel Brewster
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 552 | 347 | 205 | 4 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Defensive Coordinator: Clark Shaughnessy Offensive Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: George Allen, Luke Johnsos Head of Player Personnel: George Allen