Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears (October 2, 1983)

Game Recap

In a October 2 week 5 clash, the Bears completed a 31-14 win against the Broncos. The Broncos were held scoreless entering halftime as the Bears dominated building a 24-0 lead.

The Bears were guided by Jim McMahon who finished with 1 TD, was 15 of 23 passing. Walter Payton ran for 91 yards rushing. Willie Gault had 98 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.

For the Broncos, Steve DeBerg threw for 235 pass yards, 1 touchdown. Steve Watson had 90 yards receiving.

The Bears ended with 423 total yards, 22 first downs, 4 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Broncos tallied 246 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Denver BroncosDEN 31-14
• Date: Sunday, October 2, 1983
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 423, Turnovers: 4
• Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 246, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DEN	0	0	7	7	14
CHI	14	10	0	7	31

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Steve DeBerg	DEN	17-30	235	1	1	25
Jim McMahon	CHI	15-23	174	1	3	52
Vince Evans	CHI	1-3	72	1	1	72
John Elway	DEN	4-10	36	0	1	14

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Walter Payton	CHI	23	91	0	8
Jim McMahon	CHI	2	28	0	20
Matt Suhey	CHI	6	27	1	13
Willie Gault	CHI	1	22	0	22
Sammy Winder	DEN	9	20	0	7
Nathan Poole	DEN	2	16	1	15
John Elway	DEN	3	10	0	5

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Willie Gault	CHI	3	98	2	72
Steve Watson	DEN	5	90	0	25
Matt Suhey	CHI	5	89	0	52
James Wright	DEN	5	65	0	23
Rick Upchurch	DEN	2	22	1	15
Sammy Winder	DEN	2	22	0	13
Zach Thomas	DEN	2	22	0	18
Rick Parros	DEN	2	18	0	9

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
CHI	39	177	1
DEN	15	46	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
CHI	16-26	246	2	4	0
DEN	21-40	271	1	2	9

More Game Information On The Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears

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• Weather: 68 degrees, relative humidity 55%, wind 13 mph
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