Game Recap
In a November week 12 match-up in Chicago, the Bears authored a 23-6 win against the Falcons. Bears cruised to the win thanks to a positive start.
The Bears were guided by Rudy Bukich who connected on 215 pass yards, 2 touchdowns, was 16 of 23 passing. Gale Sayers rumbled for 172 rush yards.
For the Falcons, Randy Johnson finished with 1 TD, 0 INTs.
The Bears finished with 476 total yards, 23 first downs, 4 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons registered 167 total yards, 6 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 23-6
- Date: Sunday, November 27, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 476, Turnovers: 4
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 167, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| ATL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
| CHI |
7 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Rudy Bukich | CHI | 16-23 | 215 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Randy Johnson | ATL | 7-19 | 114 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Gale Sayers | CHI | 19 | 172 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ronnie Bull | CHI | 15 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
| Junior Coffey | ATL | 13 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jon Arnett | CHI | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ralph Kurek | CHI | 6 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Randy Johnson | ATL | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ernie Wheelwright | ATL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Gale Sayers | CHI | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dick Gordon | CHI | 2 | 47 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bill Martin | ATL | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Sherlag | ATL | 2 | 40 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jim Jones | CHI | 3 | 33 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ronnie Bull | CHI | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vern Burke | ATL | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ralph Kurek | CHI | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 22 | 66 | 0 | | |
| CHI | 47 | 299 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 7-19 | 114 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| CHI | 16-23 | 215 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears
- Attendance:
- Weather: 49 degrees, relative humidity 90%, wind 11 mph
- Time of Game:
