1966 Chicago Bears Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 5-7-2
Finishing 5th in the NFL's West Division
Coach: George Halas (5-7-2)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1966 Chicago Bears Roster
1966 Chicago Bears Results

The Chicago Bears of the National Football League ended the 1966 season with a record of 5 wins and 7 losses and 2 ties, finishing fifth in the NFL's West Division.

Chicago chalked up 234 points, while the defensive squad allowed 272. Gale Sayers rushed for a team-leading 1,231 yards for the Bears.

Rudy Bukich threw for 1,858 yards. Gale Sayers topped pass catchers, hauling in 34 balls, while Jim Jones added 504 receiving yards. Mike Ditka was targeted regularly, too.

Richie Petitbon intercepted 4 opponent throws.

George Halas coached the team.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Rudy Bukich30914747.618586.0103.2216.88049.3
Billy Wade21942.9793.800.014.81433.6
Gale Sayers6233.3589.700.0116.73930.6
Ronnie Bull11100.02121.000.000.021118.8
Jon Arnett100.000.000.000.0039.6
Totals33815947.020166.0103.0236.880 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Gale Sayers22912315.458 8
Ronnie Bull1003183.213 0
Ralph Kurek521793.412 1
Jon Arnett551783.221 1
Rudy Bukich18140.812 2
Brian Piccolo3124.00
Joe Marconi351.70
Dick Gordon122.00
Larry Rakestraw1-5-5.0-5 0
Jim Jones1-7-7.0-7 0
Totals46319274.258 12

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Gale Sayers3444713.180 2
Mike Ditka3237811.830 2
Jim Jones2850418.080 5
Ronnie Bull201748.728 0
Dick Gordon1521014.040 1
Ralph Kurek1017817.849 0
Jon Arnett10424.211 0
Johnny Morris5499.815 0
Duane Allen3289.314 0
Charlie Bivins263.00
Totals159201612.780 10

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Roger LeClerc252496.0301860.078
Totals252496.0301860.078

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Bobby Green80335842.069
Totals80335842.069

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Jon Arnett15583.920 0
Gale Sayers6447.327 0
Dick Gordon4-5-1.20
Totals25973.927 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Gale Sayers2371831.293 2
Dick Gordon1952127.494 0
Jon Arnett23919.525 0
Dick Butkus33210.718 0
Rosey Taylor133.00
Totals48131327.494 2

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Richie Petitbon4348.520 0
Bennie McRae35317.753 0
Dave Whitsell34414.721 0
Rosey Taylor11515.015 0
Dick Butkus133.00
Joe Fortunato133.00
Doug Atkins133.00
Curt Gentry100.00
Totals1515510.353 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
Roger LeClerc1824078
Gale Sayers820200072
Jim Jones0500030
Mike Ditka200012
Rudy Bukich200012
Ed O'Bradovich10006
Dick Gordon01000006
Ralph Kurek100006
Joe Fortunato010006
Jon Arnett10000006
Totals12100200201824000234



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