Game Recap
In a October week 6 tussle, the Bears completed a 7-0 victory against the Bills. Both0were deadlocked after three before Chicago Bears pulled it out in the deciding quarter.
The Bears were led by Bob Avellini who tossed in 0 INTs. Walter Payton ran for 155 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown.
For the Bills,
The Bears finished with 258 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills ended up with 106 total yards, 7 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 7-0
- Date: Sunday, October 7, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 258, Turnovers: 2
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 106, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CHI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
| BUF |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 5-21 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 23 | |
| Bob Avellini | CHI | 4-8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Walter Payton | CHI | 39 | 155 | 1 | 15 | |
| Robin Earl | CHI | 17 | 74 | 0 | 12 | |
| Terry Miller | BUF | 6 | 30 | 0 | 10 | |
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 2 | 16 | 0 | 15 | |
| Roland Hooks | BUF | 6 | 10 | 0 | 5 | |
| Curtis Brown | BUF | 9 | 7 | 0 | 8 | |
| Jack Deloplaine | CHI | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Lou Piccone | BUF | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 | |
| Robin Earl | CHI | 2 | 13 | 0 | 7 | |
| Curtis Brown | BUF | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | |
| Walter Payton | CHI | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | |
| Reuben Gant | BUF | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Jerry Butler | BUF | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 24 | 64 | 0 | | |
| CHI | 62 | 240 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 5-21 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| CHI | 4-8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at Buffalo Bills
- Attendance:
- Weather: 50 degrees, relative humidity 74%, wind 21 mph
- Time of Game: