Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears (December 12, 1976)

Game Recap


In a December 12 week 14 collision, the Broncos got a 28-14 win against the Bears. The Bears had the halftime lead 14-0 but Broncos were the better team in the 0. The Broncos had a 21-0 scoring edge in the fourth The Bears were shut out in the second.

The Broncos were led by Norris Weese who threw for 1 TD, 4 INTs. Norris Weese had 120 rush yards.

For the Bears,

The Broncos tallied 453 total yards, 26 first downs, 6 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears ended up with 172 total yards, 5 first downs, 4 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat Chicago BearsCHI 28-14
  • Date: Sunday, December 12, 1976
  • Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
  • Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 453, Turnovers: 6
  • Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 172, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DEN 0 0 7 21 28
CHI 7 7 0 0 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Norris WeeseDEN7-22981443
Bob AvelliniCHI2-17640258
Craig PenroseDEN1-39019

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Norris WeeseDEN12120020
Otis ArmstrongDEN26116123
Roland HarperCHI1350013
Walter PaytonCHI1449121
Lonnie PerrinDEN837014
Jim KiickDEN431019
Rick UpchurchDEN224119

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Brian BaschnagelCHI158058
Rick UpchurchDEN242043
Otis ArmstrongDEN223012
Riley OdomsDEN119019
Jon KeyworthDEN113113
Jack DolbinDEN1909
Johnny MussoCHI1606
Lonnie PerrinDEN1101

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CHI311161
DEN593563

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CHI2-1764021
DEN8-25107152

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