Game Recap
In a December 5 week 12 tussle in Denver, the Broncos finished with a close 6-3 win against the Bears. Both0were deadlocked after three quarters until Denver Broncos made a comeback in the final quarter.
The Broncos were led by Floyd Little had 125 yards rushing.
For the Bears,
The Broncos finished with 224 total yards, 10 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears ended with 66 total yards, 9 first downs, 4 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat Chicago BearsCHI 6-3
- Date: Sunday, December 5, 1971
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 224, Turnovers: 4
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 66, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CHI |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| DEN |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Ramsey | DEN | 8-16 | 81 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Bobby Douglass | CHI | 6-25 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Kent Nix | CHI | 1-6 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Floyd Little | DEN | 29 | 125 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bobby Douglass | CHI | 4 | 45 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Mosier | DEN | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Tucker | CHI | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cyril Pinder | CHI | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Moore | CHI | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bobby Anderson | DEN | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jack Gehrke | DEN | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dick Gordon | CHI | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| George Farmer | CHI | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gordon Bowdell | DEN | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Tucker | CHI | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jerry Simmons | DEN | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Masters | DEN | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Mosier | DEN | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CHI | 19 | 73 | 0 | | |
| DEN | 42 | 170 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CHI | 7-31 | 63 | 0 | 3 | 9 | |
| DEN | 8-16 | 81 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at Denver Broncos
- Attendance:
- Weather: 29 degrees, relative humidity 51%, wind 10 mph, wind chill 21
- Time of Game:
