Chicago Bears at New York Giants (December 18, 1977)

Game Recap

In a week 14 meeting, the Bears finished with a 12-9 victory against the Giants. Both0were dead even after three before Chicago Bears made a comeback in the fourth.The Bears then took it in overtime.

The Bears were guided by Bob Avellini who finished with 186 pass yards, was 17 of 26 passing. James Scott had 83 yards receiving.

For the Giants, Larry Csonka ran for 100 yards on the ground.

In the slugfest, the Bears finished with 284 total yards, 13 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants ended up with 370 total yards, 20 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat New York GiantsNYG 12-9
• Date: Sunday, December 18, 1977
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 284, Turnovers: 2
• New York Giants Stats - Yards: 370, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	OT	TOT
CHI	3	0	0	6	3	12
NYG	3	0	0	6	0	9

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Bob Avellini	CHI	17-26	186	0	1	35
Joe Pisarcik	NYG	12-33	121	0	2	18

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Larry Csonka	NYG	23	100	0	11
Doug Kotar	NYG	14	95	0	32
Walter Payton	CHI	15	47	0	14
Roland Harper	CHI	13	37	0	8
Willie Spencer	NYG	8	25	0	6
Bobby Hammond	NYG	6	25	0	7
Robin Earl	CHI	6	23	1	7

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
James Scott	CHI	5	83	0	26
Bo Rather	CHI	1	35	0	35
Jim Robinson	NYG	3	31	0	14
Ed Marshall	NYG	2	28	0	16
Emery Moorehead	NYG	2	24	0	18
Walter Payton	CHI	6	23	0	14
Greg Latta	CHI	2	19	0	18
Roland Harper	CHI	1	17	0	17

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
CHI	37	112	1
NYG	53	253	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
CHI	17-26	186	0	1	3
NYG	12-33	121	0	2	1

More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at New York Giants

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• Weather: 36 degrees, relative humidity 64%, wind 16 mph, wind chill 26
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