Re: The NFL's weirdest games of all time
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2026 4:06 pm
Walter Payton set a single game rushing record on November 20, 1977 in Chicago vs the Vikings.
--Payton carried 40 times for 275 yards and a touchdown.
--The Bears out rushed Minnesota 363 to 86.
--The Vikings showed a limp passing game; 12 to 25 for just 116 yards and three interceptions.
--Chicago though was even worse 4 for 7 for 31 yards.
--The Bears held the ball for 37 minutes.
--In total the Bears outgained the Vikings 366 to 188.
--The Vikings only score was a touchdown from a blocked punt. No long scoring drives for the Vikings.
--The Bears got four turnovers to two for the Vikings.
Final Score Bears 10 Vikings 7.
--Payton carried 40 times for 275 yards and a touchdown.
--The Bears out rushed Minnesota 363 to 86.
--The Vikings showed a limp passing game; 12 to 25 for just 116 yards and three interceptions.
--Chicago though was even worse 4 for 7 for 31 yards.
--The Bears held the ball for 37 minutes.
--In total the Bears outgained the Vikings 366 to 188.
--The Vikings only score was a touchdown from a blocked punt. No long scoring drives for the Vikings.
--The Bears got four turnovers to two for the Vikings.
Final Score Bears 10 Vikings 7.