Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears (October 2, 1988)

Game Recap


Week 5 during the 1988 football calendar had the 0 Chicago Bears get a win over the visiting Buffalo Bills 24-3. The Bears dropped 17 of their 24 points in the second quarter.

The Bears were guided by Jim McMahon who finished with 260 passing yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 20 of 27 passing. Dennis Gentry had 1 touchdown. Dennis McKinnon had 97 yards receiving.

For the Bills, Jim Kelly had 273 passing yards in the air. Andre Reed had 98 yards receiving.

The Bears ended with 423 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills finished with 217 total yards, 13 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 24-3
  • Date: Sunday, October 2, 1988
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 423, Turnovers: 2
  • Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 217, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
BUF 3 0 0 0 3
CHI 7 17 0 0 24

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jim KellyBUF20-372730133
Jim McMahonCHI20-272602163

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Dennis GentryCHI264158
Brad MusterCHI62508
Neal AndersonCHI152405
Jim McMahonCHI32400
Thomas SandersCHI414013
Thurman ThomasBUF51208
Matt SuheyCHI6907

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Andre ReedBUF798029
Dennis McKinnonCHI797030
Ronnie HarmonBUF566033
Ron MorrisCHI163163
Dennis GentryCHI556016
Chris BurkettBUF340016
Thurman ThomasBUF133033
Pete MetzelaarsBUF222011

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BUF1000
CHI371631

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BUF20-37273016
CHI20-27260210

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