Chicago Bears statistics
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This page details statistics about the Chicago Bears American football team.
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[edit] Firsts, Records, Ends, and Series Standings
[edit] Firsts
- First NFL Game - A 20-0 victory over Moline, 10/3/20.
- First Winning Season - 1920 (10-1-2).
- First Championship Season - 1921
- First Player Deal - The Bears purchased tackle Ed Healey's contract from the Rock Island Independents for $100, 11/27/22.
- First Player Drafted - T Joe Stydahar, 1936.
- First Bears Elected to the Hall of Fame - HB Red Grange, Owner/Coach/E George Halas, FB Bronko Nagurski, 1963 Charter Members.
- First To Pass 400 Yards In A Game - Sid Luckman, 433 yards vs. the New York Giants, 11/14/43.
- First to Rush 100 Yards In A Game - Bronko Nagurski, 124 yards vs. the Portsmouth Spartans, 11/26/33 (the first year official statistics were recorded).
- First 1,000-Yard Rusher - Beattie Feathers became the first back in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. He gained 1,004 yards in 1934.
- First Super Bowl Appearance - A 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX, 1/26/86.
[edit] Individual Records
[edit] Appearances
- Most Seasons in a Bear Uniform - 14, Bill George, 1952-65; Doug Buffone, 1966-79
- Most Games Played in a Bears Uniform - 191, Steve McMichael, 1981-93
- Most Games Started in a Bears Uniform - 184, Walter Payton, 1975-87
- Most Consecutive Games Played in a Bears Uniform - 191, Steve McMichael, 1981-93
- Most Pro Bowls - 10, Mike Singletary, 1984-93
[edit] Game
- Points - 36, Gale Sayers, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 12/12/65
- Touchdowns - 6, Gale Sayers, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 12/12/65
- Rushing Yards - 275, Walter Payton, vs. Minnesota Vikings, 11/20/77
- Passing Yards - 468, Johnny Lujack, 12/11/49
- Passing Touchdowns - 7, Sid Luckman, 11/14/43
- Receptions - 14, Jim Keane, at New York Giants, 10/23/49
- Receiving Yards - 214, Harlon Hill, at San Francisco 49ers, 10/31/54
- Interceptions - 3, Mark Carrier, at Washington Redskins, 12/9/90
- Field Goals - 5, Roger LeClerc, vs. Detroit Lions, 12/3/61; Mac Percival, at Philadelphia Eagles, 10/20/68
- Kickoff Returns - 9, Ahmad Merritt, at San Francisco 49ers, 9/7/03
- Kickoff Return Yards - 225, Devin Hester, at St. Louis Rams, 12/11/06
- Punt Returns - 8, Jeff Fisher, at Detroit Lions, 12/16/84
- Punt Return Yards - 152, Devin Hester, at Arizona Cardinals, 10/16/06
- Longest Play in NFL History - 108 yard missed Field Goal Return, Nathan Vasher, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 11/13/05; Devin Hester, at New York Giants, 11/12/06
[edit] Season
- Points - 144, Kevin Butler, 1985
- Touchdowns - 22, Gale Sayers, 1965
- Rushing Yards - 1,852, Walter Payton, 1977
- Passing Yards - 3,838, Erik Kramer, 1995
- Passing Touchdowns - 29, Erik Kramer, 1995
- Receptions - 100, Marty Booker, 2001
- Receiving Yards - 1,400 Marcus Robinson, 1999
- Interceptions - 10, Mark Carrier, 1990
- Field Goals - 31, Kevin Butler, 1985
- Kickoff Returns - 63, Glyn Milburn, 2000
- Kickoff Return Yards - 1,550, Glyn Milburn, 1998
- Punt Returns - 58, Jeff Fisher, 1984
- Punt Return Yards - 518, Devin Hester, 2006
[edit] Rookie Season
- Points - 144*, Kevin Butler, 1985 (51 XPs, 31 FGs)
- Touchdowns - 22*, Gale Sayers, 1965
- Field Goals - 31, Kevin Butler, 1985
- Receptions - 56, Mike Ditka, 1961
- Receiving Yards - 1,124, Harlon Hill, 1954
- Receiving Touchdowns - 12, Harlon Hill, 1954
- Rushing Attempts - 296, Rashaan Salaam, 1995
- Rushing Yards - 1,183, Anthony Thomas, 2001
- Rushing Touchdowns - 14, Gale Sayers, 1965
- Passing Attempts - 235, Cade McNown, 1999
- Passing Completions - 127, Cade McNown, 1999
- Passing Yards - 1,501, Jim McMahon, 1982
- Passing Touchdowns - 9, Jim McMahon, 1982
- Interceptions - 10, Mark Carrier, 1990
- Punts - 83, Dave Finzer, 1984
- Punting Average - 44.8, George Gulyanics, 1947
- Punt Returns - *57, Lew Barnes, 1986
- Punt Return Yards - 518, Devin Hester, 2006
- Kickoff Returns - 29, Brian Baschnagel, 1976
- Kickoff Return Yards - 754, Brian Baschnagel, 1976
*-NFL Record
[edit] Careers
- Career Scoring - 1,116 points, Kevin Butler (1985-95)
- Career Touchdowns - 125, Walter Payton, 1975-87
- Career Rushing Yards - 16,726, Walter Payton (1975-87)
- Career Rushing Touchdowns - 110, Walter Payton (1975-87)
- Career Passing Yards - 14,686, Sid Luckman (1939-50)
- Career Passing Touchdowns - 137, Sid Luckman (1939-50)
- Career Receiving Yards - 5,059, Johnny Morris (1958-67)
- Career Receptions - 492, Walter Payton (1975-87)
- Career Sacks - 124.5, Richard Dent (1983-93; 1995)
- Career Interceptions - 38, Gary Fencik (1976-87)
- Career Field Goals - 243, Kevin Butler (1985-95)
- Career Kickoff Returns - 192, Dennis Gentry (1982-92); Glyn Milburn (1998-2001)
- Career Kickoff Return Yards - 4,596 Glyn Milburn (1998-2001)
- Career Punt Returns - 127, Dennis McKinnon (1983-85; 1987-89)
- Career Punt Return Yards - 1,431, George McAfee (1940-41; 1945-50)
[edit] Playoff Games
[edit] Appearances
- Most Bear Playoff Game Appearances - 13, Mark Bortz, 1983-94
- Most Bear Playoff Games Started - 12, Mark Bortz, Jay Hilgenberg, Mike Singletary, Van Horne
[edit] Points
- Career Points - 74, Kevin Butler, 1985-95
- Game Points - 15, Jack Manders, vs. Washington Redskins, 12/12/37
[edit] Touchdowns
- Career Touchdowns - 4, (3 times), Last: Dennis McKinnon, 1983-85; 87-89
- Game Touchdowns - 2 (11 times), Last: Jim McMahon, vs. New England Patriots, 1/26/86
[edit] Field Goals
- Career Field Goals - 16, Kevin Butler, 1985-95
- Game Field Goals - 4 Robbie Gould
[edit] Rushing Yards
- Career Rushing Yards - 632, Walter Payton, 1975-87
- Game Rushing Yards - 119, George McAfee, vs. Green Bay Packers, 12/14/41
[edit] Rushing Touchdowns
- Career Rushing Touchdowns - 4, Norm Standlee, 1941
- Game Rushing Touchdowns - 2 (5 times), Last: Jim McMahon, vs. New England Patriots, 1/26/86
[edit] Passing Yards
- Career Passing Yards - 967, Jim McMahon, 1982-88
- Game Passing Yards - 286, Sid Luckman, vs. Washington Redskins, 12/26/43
[edit] Passing Touchdowns
- Career Passing Touchdowns - 9, Sid Luckman, 1939-50
- Game Passing Touchdowns - 5, Sid Luckman, vs. Washington Redskins, 12/26/43
[edit] Receptions
- Career Receptions - 22, Tom Waddle,
- Game Receptions - 9, Tom Waddle, vs. Dallas Cowboys, 12/29/91
[edit] Receiving Yards
- Career Receiving Yards - 454, Willie Gault, 1983-87
- Game Receiving Yards - 129, Willie Gault, vs. New England Patriots, 1/26/86
[edit] Receiving Touchdowns
- Career Receiving Touchdowns - 4, Dennis McKinnon, 1983-85; 87-89
- Game Receiving Touchdowns - 2 (3 times), Last: Dennis McKinnon, vs. New York Giants, 1/5/86
[edit] Punting
- Career Punts - 29, Maury Buford, 1985-86; 89-91
- Game Punts - 10 (2 times), Last: Maury Buford, vs. Los Angeles Rams, 1/12/86
- Career Punt Yards - 1,112, Maury Buford, 1985-86; 89-91
- Game Punt Yards - 398, Keith Molesworth, vs. New York Giants, 12/17/33
- Career Punt Returns - 11, Keith Ortego, 1985-87
- Game Punt Returns - 6, George McAfee, at Los Angeles Rams, 12/17/50
- Career Punt Return Yardage - 108, George McAfee, 1940-41; 45-50
- Game Punt Return Yardage - 81, Hugh Gallarneau, vs. Green Bay Packers, 12/14/41
- Career Punt Return Touchdowns - 3 , Last: Devin Hester, vs. Minnesota Vikings, 12/03/06
- Game Punt Return Touchdowns - 1 (3 times), Last: Devin Hester, vs. Minnesota Vikings, 12/03/06
[edit] Kickoffs
- Career Kick Returns - 17, Dennis Gentry, 1982-92
- Game Kick Returns - 7, Don Bingham, at New York Giants, 12/30/56
- Career Kick Return Yardage - 435, Dennis Gentry, 1982-92
- Game Kick Return Yardage - 127, Dennis Gentry, vs. Washington Redskins, 1/3/87
[edit] Interceptions
- Career Interceptions - 4, George McAfee, 1940-41; 45-50; Clyde Turner, 1940-51
- Game Interceptions - 2 (6 times), Last: Gary Fencik, at San Francisco 49ers, 1/5/85
- Career Interception Return Yards - 68, George McAfee, 1940-41; 45-50
- Game Interception Return Yards - 61, Larry Morris, vs. New York Giants, 12/29/63
- Career Interception Touchdowns - 1, (5 tied) Last: Reggie Phillips, 1986
- Game Interception Touchdowns - 1, (5 tied) Last: Reggie Phillips, 1986
[edit] Sacks
- Career Sacks - 10.5, Richard Dent, 1983-93; 95
- Game Sacks - 3.5, Richard Dent, vs. New York Giants, 1/5/86
[edit] Team records
[edit] Season Results
- Best Record: 15-1, 1985
- Worst Record: 1-13, 1969
[edit] Game Results
- Largest Margin of Victory - 73-0*, at Washington, 12/8/40
- Largest Margin of Defeat - 0-52, at Balitmore Colts, 9/27/64
- Largest Margin of Victory at Home - 61-7, Green Bay, 12/7/80
- Largest Margin of Defeat at Home - 0-34, San Francisco, 11/17/74
- Largest Margin of Victory on the Road - 73-0*, Washington, 12/8/40
- Largest Margin of Defeat on the Road - 0-52, Balitmore Colts, 9/27/64
* - 1940 NFL Championship
[edit] Game Records
- Longest Run From Scrimmage - Bill Osmanski rushed 86 yards vs. the Chicago Cardinals, 10/15/39.
- Longest Play in NFL History - 108 yard missed Field Goal Return, Nathan Vasher, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 11/13/05; Devin Hester, at New York Giants, 11/12/06.
[edit] Team Offense
- Most Touchdowns in a Season - 56, 1941 (11 games)
- Fewest Touchdowns in a Season - 16, 1933 (13 games)
- Most Touchdowns in a Game - 9, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 12/12/65
- Most Field Goals Made in a Season - 31, 1985 (16 games)
- Fewest Field Goals Made in a Season - †0, 1944 (10 games)
- Most Field Goals Made in a Game - 5, vs. Detroit Lions, 12/3/61
†-tied NFL record
[edit] Ends
- Last Player To Play Without A Helmet: End Dick Plasman played without a helmet as late as the 1940 NFL Championship game. He was the last NFL player to do so.
[edit] Individual league awards
[edit] Coach of the Year: (8)
1963: George Halas
1965: George Halas
1976: Jack Pardee
1985: Mike Ditka
1988: Mike Ditka
1994: Dave Wannstedt
2001: Dick Jauron
2005: Lovie Smith
[edit] Most Valuable Player: (2)
1943: Sid Luckman QB
1977: Walter Payton RB
[edit] Defensive Rookie of the Year: (3)
1973: Wally Chambers DT
1990: Mark Carrier S
2000: Brian Urlacher LB
[edit] Offensive Rookie of the Year: (4)
1961: Mike Ditka TE
1962: Ron Bull RB
1965: Gale Sayers RB
2001: Anthony Thomas RB
[edit] Defensive Player of the Year: (3)
1985: Mike Singletary LB
1988: Mike Singletary LB
2005: Brian Urlacher LB
[edit] Super Bowl MVP: (1)
1985: Richard Dent DE (XX)
[edit] All-Time Series
This is a list of the all-time series record for the Chicago Bears against all current NFL franchises in competitive play. That includes all regular season and postseason matchups between the years of 1920 and current 2006 season.
| Team | W | L | T | Last Seasonal Meeting(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Trend [1] | ||||
| Arizona Cardinals | 56 | 26 | 6 | 2006: Bears 24, Cardinals 23 | CHI: 7-3 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2005: Bears 16, Falcons 3 | CHI: 8-2 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2005: Bears 10, Ravens 6 | CHI: 2-1 |
| Buffalo Bills | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2006: Bills 7, Bears 40 | CHI: 6-4 |
| Carolina Panthers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2005: Bears 13, Panthers 3 Playoffs: Panthers 29, Bears 21 |
Tied: 2-2 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2005: Bengals 24, Bears 7 | CIN: 5-3 |
| Cleveland Browns | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2005: Browns 20, Bears 10 | CLE: 6-4 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 8 | 12 | 0 | 2004: Cowboys 21, Bears 7 | Tied: 5-5 |
| Denver Broncos | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2003: Bears 19, Broncos 10 | Tied: 5-5 |
| Detroit Lions | 86 | 62 | 5 | 2006: Bears 34, Lions 7 | CHI: 7-3 |
| Green Bay Packers | 88 | 78 | 6 | 2006: Bears 26, Packers 0 | GB: 6-4 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2004: Texans 24, Bears 5 | HOU: 1-0 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 17 | 22 | 0 | 2004: Colts 41, Bears 10 | IND: 6-4 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2004: Jaguars 22, Bears 3 | Tied: 2-2 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2003: Chiefs 31, Bears 3 | CHI: 5-4 |
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2006: Dolphins 31, Bears 13 | MIA: 7-3 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 42 | 48 | 2 | 2006: Bears 19, Vikings 16 2006: Bears 23, Vikings 13 |
CHI: 8-2 |
| New England Patriots | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2006: Patriots 17, Bears 13 | CHI: 6-5 |
| New Orleans Saints | 12 | 11 | 0 | 2005: Bears 20, Saints 17 | NO: 6-4 |
| New York Giants | 32 | 20 | 2 | 2006: Bears 38, Giants 20 | CHI: 7-3 |
| New York Jets | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2006: Bears 10, Jets 0 | CHI: 6-3 |
| Oakland Raiders | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2003: Bears 24, Raiders 21 | Tied: 5-5 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 26 | 10 | 1 | 2004: Eagles 19, Bears 9 | PHI: 6-4 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2005: Steelers 21, Bears 9 | Tied: 5-5 |
| St. Louis Rams | 48 | 35 | 3 | 2003: Rams 23, Bears 21 | STL: 6-4 |
| San Diego Chargers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2003: Bears 20, Chargers 7 | CHI: 5-4 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 29 | 30 | 1 | 2006: Bears 41, 49ers 10 | Tied: 5-5 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2006: Bears 37, Seahawks 6 | SEA: 6-3 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34 | 17 | 0 | 2005: Bears 13, Buccaneers 10 | TB: 6-4 |
| Tennessee Titans | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2004: Bears 19, Titans 17 (OT) | CHI: 5-4 |
| Washington Redskins | 23 | 21 | 1 | 2005: Redskins 9, Bears 7 | WSH: 8-2 |
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ The record of the past ten or less meetings
[edit] References
Bears Team Stats and Records
Football Hall of Fame: Chicago Bears
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