1974_Chicago_Bears_season
1974 Chicago Bears season
NFL team season
The 1974 Chicago Bears season was their 55th regular season completed in the National Football League. The team finished with a 4–10 record, which led to the ouster of Abe Gibron as head coach.
Quick Facts Chicago Bears season, Owner ...
1974 Chicago Bears season | |
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Owner | George Halas |
General manager | Jim Finks |
Head coach | Abe Gibron |
Home field | Soldier Field |
Results | |
Record | 4–10 |
Division place | 4th NFC Central |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
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NFL Draft
Main article: 1974 NFL Draft
More information Round, Pick ...
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
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1 | 4 | Waymond Bryant | Linebacker | Tennessee State |
1 | 20 | Dave Gallagher | Defensive tackle | Michigan |
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Schedule
More information Week, Date ...
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | |
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1 | September 15 | Detroit Lions | W 17–9 | 1–0 | Soldier Field | 48,134 | |
2 | September 22 | New York Jets | L 21–23 | 1–1 | Soldier Field | 50,213 | |
3 | September 29 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 7–11 | 1–2 | Metropolitan Stadium | 46,217 | |
4 | October 6 | New Orleans Saints | W 24–10 | 2–2 | Soldier Field | 45,818 | |
5 | October 13 | at Atlanta Falcons | L 10–13 | 2–3 | Atlanta Stadium | 47,835 | |
6 | October 21 | Green Bay Packers | W 10–9 | 3–3 | Soldier Field | 50,623 | |
7 | October 27 | at Buffalo Bills | L 6–16 | 3–4 | Rich Stadium | 78,084 | |
8 | November 3 | Minnesota Vikings | L 0–17 | 3–5 | Soldier Field | 33,343 | |
9 | November 10 | at Green Bay Packers | L 3–20 | 3–6 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 46,567 | |
10 | November 17 | San Francisco 49ers | L 0–34 | 3–7 | Soldier Field | 42,686 | |
11 | November 24 | at Detroit Lions | L 17–34 | 3–8 | Tiger Stadium | 40,930 | |
12 | December 1 | New York Giants | W 16–13 | 4–8 | Soldier Field | 18,802 | |
13 | December 8 | at San Diego Chargers | L 21–28 | 4–9 | San Diego Stadium | 33,662 | |
14 | December 15 | at Washington Redskins | L 0–42 | 4–10 | RFK Stadium | 52,085 | |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. |
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Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Detroit Lions
Gary Huff hit Charlie Wade with two long passes, one from 73 yards and another from 43, setting up Chicago touchdowns that beat Detroit. Carl Garrett ran in from one yard for the Bears first touchdown and Huff threw a nine-yard touchdown pass for a 14–0 lead. It would be though the high mark for the Bears that season.
Week 6: vs. Green Bay Packers
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Standings
More information NFC Central, W ...
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 4–2 | 8–3 | 310 | 195 | W3 |
Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 0 | .500 | 3–3 | 6–5 | 256 | 270 | L1 |
Green Bay Packers | 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 3–3 | 4–7 | 210 | 206 | L3 |
Chicago Bears | 4 | 10 | 0 | .286 | 2–4 | 4–7 | 152 | 279 | L2 |
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