The Chicago Bears were 7-9 in 1978. They finished 4th in the NFC Central and 8th in the NFC.
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1978 Division Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 7 | 1 | .531 | |
8 | 7 | 1 | .531 | |
 Bears | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 |
7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | |
5 | 11 | 0 | .313 |
Vikings
Lions Latest Chicago Bears News
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Kyle Monangai scores 2 TDs as the Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 23-12
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Keenum makes 'ceremonial first pitch' for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets
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Jets set to face the Bears without Breece Hall and three other starters on offense
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Bears coaches anticipate getting defensive back Kyler Gordon back soon from calf injury
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NFL's Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium
1978 Stats
See stats| GP | PTS | YDS | PLY | AVG | RUSH YDS | RUSH ATT | RUSH AVG | PASS YDS | PASS ATT | PASS AVG | SCK | SCKY | 1DWN | RUSH 1DWN | PASS 1DWN | PEN 1DWN | PEN | PEN YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | 16 | 253 | 4,459 | 1,020 | 4.4 | 2,526 | 634 | 4.0 | 2,221 | 352 | 6.3 | 34 | 288 | 262 | 136 | 99 | 27 | 101 | 958 |
Team Rank | 20th | 22nd | 19th | 22nd | 4th | 4th | 14th | 26th | 28th | 23rd | 11th | 12th | 21st | 6th | 27th | 15th | 10th | 18th | |
Opponent | 16 | 274 | 4,680 | 1,044 | 4.5 | 2,174 | 568 | 3.8 | 2,857 | 436 | 6.6 | 40 | 351 | 282 | 128 | 134 | 20 | 101 | 801 |
Opponent Rank | 9th | 12th | 17th | 9th | 12th | 14th | 14th | 16th | 15th | 14th | 9th | 8th | 13th | 17th | 17th | 7th | 14th | 24th | |
Net | -21 | -221 | -24 | -0.1 | +352 | +66 | +0.2 | -636 | -84 | -0.2 | -6 | -63 | -20 | +8 | -35 | +7 | 0 | +157 | |
Net Rank | 19th | 18th | 16th | 17th | 9th | 7th | 10th | 25th | 27th | 19th | 12th | 19th | 19th | 10th | 26th | 8th | 13th | 24th |
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| NFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | |
| NFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | |
1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | |
1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | |
| NFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
1 | 3 | 0 | .250 |
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Cardinals| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | |
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | |
2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | |
0 | 4 | 0 | .000 |
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