1977 Chicago Bears Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 9-5
Finishing 1st in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: Jack Pardee (9-5)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1977 Chicago Bears Roster
1977 Chicago Bears Results

The Chicago Bears of the National Football League ended the 1977 season with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Central Division of the National Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.

The Bears chalked up 255 points, and the defensive unit surrendered 253. Walter Payton spearheaded the running game, rushing for a 1,852 yards for Chicago.

Bob Avellini passed for 2,004 yards. James Scott hauled in 50 balls for 809 yards.

Allan Ellis picked off 6 opponent throws.

Jack Pardee coached the team. The 1977 Chicago Bears lost in the Division Playoff.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Sacked Yds Lost Rating
Bob Avellini29315452.620046.8113.8186.1752320061.3
Bob Parsons44100.06115.200.000.03200118.8
Mike Phipps5360.051.000.000.01032664.6
Roland Harper200.000.000.000.000039.6
Brian Baschnagel100.000.000.000.000039.6
Totals30516152.820706.8113.6185.975 26226

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Walter Payton33918525.573 14
Roland Harper1204573.819 0
Robin Earl562334.234 1
Johnny Musso371323.613 2
Bob Avellini371092.921 1
Art Best6203.30
Bo Rather284.010 0
Vince Evans100.00
Brian Baschnagel100.00
Totals59928114.773 18

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
James Scott5080916.272 3
Walter Payton2726910.075 2
Greg Latta2633512.937 4
Roland Harper191427.534 0
Bo Rather1729417.342 2
Steve Schubert811914.932 0
Robin Earl6325.320 0
Brian Baschnagel45012.525 0
Johnny Musso3134.321 0
Steve Rivera177.00
Totals161207012.975 11

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Bob Thomas302790.0271451.969
Totals302790.0271451.969

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Bob Parsons80323240.458
Totals80323240.458

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Steve Schubert312919.470 1
Len Walterscheid6599.818 0
Brian Baschnagel35418.042 0
Virgil Livers6467.721 0
Doug Plank12121.021 0
Totals4747110.070 1

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Brian Baschnagel2355724.284 1
Vince Evans1325319.530 0
Art Best612721.229 0
Johnny Musso510020.033 0
Walter Payton29547.568 0
Len Walterscheid35919.737 0
Roland Harper34414.722 0
Robin Earl23819.023 0
Totals57127322.384 1

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Allan Ellis6233.811 0
Gary Fencik4338.223 0
Doug Plank4328.020 0
Virgil Livers22914.529 0
Doug Buffone11212.012 0
Tom Hicks199.00
Totals181387.729 0

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Walter Payton142000096
Bob Thomas1427069
Greg Latta400024
James Scott300018
Johnny Musso20000012
Bo Rather0200012
Brian Baschnagel00010006
Robin Earl1000006
Steve Schubert010006
Bob Avellini10006
Totals18111100001427000255



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