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List of Chicago Bears team records

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the statistical records of the Chicago Bears, including their years in Decatur, Illinois

The Chicago Bears are a National Football League (NFL) franchise based in Chicago. This article lists all the individual and team statistical records complied since the franchise's birth in 1920.

Table key

active*†§
Active players are listed in italics
Tie between two or more players/teams
Tied for NFL record
NFL record

Individual club appearance records

StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef1624518419110
Most seasons in a Bears uniformPatrick Mannelly1998–2013
Most games played in a Bears uniformPatrick Mannelly1998–2013
Most games started in a Bears uniformWalter Payton1975–87
Most consecutive games played in a Bears uniformSteve McMichael1981–93
Most Pro BowlsMike Singletary1984–93

Individual career records

StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef1,20712521,803
PointsRobbie Gould2005–2015
TouchdownsWalter Payton1975-87
Net total yardsWalter Payton1975–87
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef16,7263,8386.611068688.077
Rushing yardsWalter Payton1975–87
Rushing attemptsWalter Payton1975–87
Average gain with at least 250+ rushing attemptsBobby Douglass1969–75
Rushing touchdownsWalter Payton1975–87
Two-point conversionsMatt Forte2008–2015
FumblesWalter Payton1975–87
Average rushing yards per gameWalter Payton1975–87
100 yard rushing gamesWalter Payton1975–87
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef23,4432,0203,27115464.1%1328.42.69%85.216251
Passing yardsJay Cutler2009-2016
Passing completionsJay Cutler2009-2016
Passing attemptsJay Cutler2009-2016
Passing touchdownsJay Cutler2009-2016
Completion percentage (300+ completions)Mitchell Trubisky2017-2020
Passing interceptionsSid Luckman1939–50
Average gain per attempt (400+ attempts)Sid Luckman1939–50
Career lowest interception percentage per pass attemptJim Miller1998–02
Quarterback rating (400+ attempts)Jay Cutler2009-2016
300 yard passing gamesJay Cutler2009-2016
Most times sackedJay Cutler2009-2016
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef4925,0595022.419
ReceptionsWalter Payton1975–87
Receiving yardsJohnny Morris1958–67
Receiving touchdownsKen Kavanaugh1940–41
1945–50
Average gain (100+ attempts)Ken Kavanaugh1940–41
1945–50
100 yard receiving gamesHarlon Hill1954–61
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef124.51,488509386758254222133
SacksRichard Dent1983–93; 1995
TacklesMike Singletary1981-1992
TakeawaysGary Fencik1976–87
Defensive touchdownsCharles Tillman2003–2014
InterceptionsGary Fencik1976–87
Interceptions return yardsCharles Tillman2003–2014
Interceptions returned for touchdownsCharles Tillman2003–2014
Fumbles recoveredDick Butkus1965–73
Forced fumblesCharles Tillman2003–2014
Fumble return yardsMike Brown2000–08
Fumbles returned for touchdownsMike Brown2000–08
SafetiesSteve McMichael1981–93
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef2763323873972085.4%
Field goals madeRobbie Gould2005–2015
Field goals attemptedKevin Butler1985–95
Extra points madeKevin Butler1985–95
Extra points attemptedKevin Butler1985–95
50+ Yards field goals madeRobbie Gould2005–2015
Field goal percentage (25+ attempts)Robbie Gould2005–2015
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef88428436,78144.55
PuntsBob Parsons1972–83
Punts inside 20Brad Maynard2001–10
Punt yardsBrad Maynard2001–10
Punt gross average (75+ punts)George Gulyanics1947–52
Punts blockedMaury Buford1985–86
1989–91
Ed Brown1954–1961
Bob Parsons1973–1983
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef2225,51030.6§6†2643,24113§12.819§4868,75179
Kickoff returnsDevin Hester2006–2013
Kickoff return yardsDevin Hester2006–2013
Kickoff return average (50+ returns)Gale Sayers1965–71
Kickoff return touchdownsGale Sayers1965–71
Punt returnsDevin Hester2006–2013
Punt return yardsDevin Hester2006–2013
Punt return touchdownsDevin Hester2006–2013
Punt return average (50+ returns)George McAfee1940–41
1945–50
Return touchdownsDevin Hester2006–2013
Combined returnsDevin Hester2006–2013
Combined return yardsDevin Hester2006–2013
Fair catchesDevin Hester2006–2013

Individual single season records

StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef144222,4401,852148.4§381153,942295683706866.5%3110.860109.052024118225.61,508137
PointsKevin Butler1985
TouchdownsGale Sayers1965
Net total yardsGale Sayers1966
Rushing yardsWalter Payton1977
Rushing touchdownsGale Sayers and Walter Payton (twice)1965 (Sayers), 1977 & 1979 (Payton)
Average gain with 100+ rushing attemptsBeattie Feathers1934
Rushing attemptsWalter Payton1984
FumblesJim Harbaugh1993
Passing yardsCaleb Williams2025
Passing touchdownsErik Kramer1995
Passing attemptsCaleb Williams2025
Passing completionsJay Cutler2014
Most times sackedCaleb Williams2024
Passing completion percentage with 75+ completionsJosh McCown2013
Passing interceptionsSid Luckman1947
Average gain per attempt with 100+ attemptsSid Luckman1943
Quarterback ratingJosh McCown2013
300 yard passing gamesJay Cutler2014
Bill Wade1962
Mitch Trubisky2018*
Caleb Williams
Brian Hoyer2016
ReceptionsBrandon Marshall2012
Two-point conversionsMartellus Bennett2014
Matt Forte2014
Brandon Marshall2013
Average gain with 30+ receptionsKen Kavanaugh1947
Receiving yardsBrandon Marshall2012
Receiving touchdownsDick Gordon1970
Ken Kavanaugh1947
100 yard receiving games(4 times) Last: Brandon Marshall2012
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef18131010†21261012†
SacksRobert Quinn2021
TakeawaysCharles Tillman2012
InterceptionsMark Carrier1990
Forced fumblesCharles Tillman2012
Interception return yardsRichie Petitbon1962
Fumbles recoveredDick Butkus1965
Fumble return yardsBrian Urlacher2001
Charlie Sumner1958
Fumbles returned for touchdownFred Evans1948
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef334189.75252
Field goals madeRobbie Gould2015
Field goal attemptsKevin Butler1986
Field goal percentage (10+ attempts)Robbie Gould2008
Extra points madeRoger LeClerc1965
Extra points attemptedRoger LeClerc1965
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef114†4,6384046.540.42
PuntsBob Parsons1981
Punt yardsBrad Maynard2004
Punts inside 20Brad Maynard2008
Punt gross average (30+ attempts)Bobby Joe Green1963
Punt net average (30+ attempts)Adam Podlesh2011
Punts blockedBrad Maynard2003
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef98631,55037.75584†17.1§6511426
Combined kick returnsGlyn Milburn2000
Kickoff returnsGlyn Milburn2000
Kickoff return yardsGlyn Milburn1998
Kickoff return averageGale Sayers1967
Kickoff return touchdownsDevin Hester1970
Punt returnsJeff Fisher1984
Punt return touchdownsDevin Hester2006
Punt returns averageDevin Hester2010
Punt return yardsDevin Hester2007
Return touchdownsDevin Hester2006
Fair catchesGlyn Milburn2000

Individual single game records

StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef36633927511.84044468760361686.7%7501424944.84
PointsGale SayersSan Francisco 49ers12/12/65
TouchdownsGale SayersSan Francisco 49ers12/12/65
Net total yardsGale SayersMinnesota Vikings12/18/66
Rushing yardsWalter PaytonMinnesota Vikings11/20/77
Average gain (10+ rushing attempts)Joe ManiaciPittsburgh Pirates10/2/39
Rushing attemptsWalter PaytonMinnesota Vikings11/20/77
Rushing touchdowns(3 times) Last: Bobby DouglassGreen Bay Packers11/4/73
FumblesRusty LischGreen Bay Packers12/9/84
Passing yardsJohnny LujackChicago Cardinals12/11/49
Passing touchdownsSid LuckmanBrooklyn Dodgers11/14/43
Passing attemptsErik KramerNew York Jets11/16/97
Passing completionsJosh McCownSt. Louis Rams11/24/13
Consecutive completionsJustin FieldsDenver Broncos10/1/23
Completion percentage (10+ completions)Bob WilliamsDallas Texans10/12/52
Interceptions thrownZeke BratkowskiBaltimore Colts10/2/60
Passes not interceptedErik KramerMiami Dolphins10/27/97
ReceptionsJim KeaneNew York Giants10/23/49
Receiving yardsAlshon JefferyMinnesota Vikings12/1/13
Average gain (4+ receptions)Dick GordonSt. Louis Cardinals11/19/67
Receiving touchdownsMike DitkaLos Angeles Rams10/13/63
Harlon HillSan Francisco 49ers10/31/54
StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef4.5431014§983†
SacksRichard DentLos Angeles Raiders11/4/84
Los Angeles Raiders12/22/87
TakeawaysBill GeorgeDetroit Lions12/3/61
InterceptionsMark CarrierWashington Redskins12/9/90
Interception yards returnedRichie PetitbonLos Angeles Rams12/9/62
Forced fumblesCharles TillmanTennessee Titans11/4/12
Fumble return yardsGeorge HalasOorang Indians11/4/23
Fumbles recoveredJohn ThierryHouston Oilers10/22/95
Virgil LiversMinnesota Vikings10/5/75
StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef558789
Field goals madeRoger LeClercDetroit Lions12/3/61
Mac PercivalPhiladelphia Eagles10/20/68
Longest field goal madeRobbie GouldCincinnati Bengals9/8/13
Field goals attemptedRoger LeClercGreen Bay Packers11/17/63
Extra points madeBob SnyderNew York Giants11/14/43
Extra points attemptedBob ThomasGreen Bay Packers12/7/80
StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef145246
PuntsKeith MolesworthGreen Bay Packers12/10/33
Punt yardsTodd SauerbrunNew Orleans Saints10/5/97
Punts inside 20Brad MaynardGreen Bay Packers12/9/01
StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef102882†81522†
Kickoff returnsChris WilliamsGreen Bay Packers11/9/14
Kickoff return yardsChris WilliamsGreen Bay Packers11/9/14
Kickoff return touchdownsDevin HesterSt. Louis Rams12/11/06
Punt returnsJeff FisherDetroit Lions12/16/84
Punt return yardsDevin HesterArizona Cardinals10/16/06
Return touchdownsDevin HesterSt. Louis Rams12/11/06
Devin HesterDenver Broncos11/25/07

Individual rookie season records

StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef144§22§3161,313145623513,5412017631,12412
PointsKevin Butler1985
TouchdownsGale Sayers1965
Rushing attemptsMatt Forte2008
Rushing yardsJordan Howard2016
Rushing touchdownsGale Sayers1965
Passing attemptsCaleb Williams2024
Passing completionsCaleb Williams2024
Passing yardsCaleb Williams2024
Passing touchdownsCaleb Williams2024
Interceptions thrownZeke Bratkowski1954
ReceptionsMatt Forte2008
Receiving yardsHarlon Hill1954
Receiving touchdownsMike Ditka1961
Harlon Hill1954
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef12.010
SacksMark Anderson2006
InterceptionsMark Carrier1990
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef31
Field goalsKevin Butler1985
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef833,32844.8
PuntsDave Finzer1984
Punting yardsDave Finzer1984
Punting averageGeorge Gulyanics1947
StatisticRecordPlayerSeasonRef57§60033292726§
Punt returnsLew Barnes1986
Punt return yardsDevin Hester2006
Punt return touchdownsDevin Hester2006
Kickoff returnsJohnny Knox2009
Kickoff return yardsJohnny Knox2009
Kickoff return touchdownsDevin Hester2006
Return touchdownsDevin Hester2006

Individual career postseason records

StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef1312
Most Bear playoff game appearancesMark Bortz1983–94
Most Bear playoff games startedMark Bortz1983–94
Jay Hilgenberg1981–91
Mike Singletary1981–92
Keith Van Horne1981–93
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef74463218049671337095224544
PointsKevin Butler1985–95
TouchdownsThomas Jones2004–06
Rushing yardsWalter Payton1975–87
Rushing attemptsWalter Payton1975–87
Rushing touchdownsThomas Jones2004–06
Norm Standlee1941
Passing yardsJim McMahon1982–88
Passing attemptsRex Grossman2003–08
Passing completionsJim McMahon1982–88
Passing touchdownsSid Luckman1939–50
Interceptions thrownMike Tomczak1985–90
ReceptionsWalter Payton1975–87
Receiving yardsWillie Gault1983–87
Receiving touchdownsDennis McKinnon1983–85
1987-89
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef10.54681
SacksRichard Dent1983–93; 95
InterceptionsGeorge McAfee1940–41
1945-50
Clyde Turner1940–51
Interception return yardsGeorge McAfee1940–41
1945-50
Interception touchdowns(6 tied), Last: Jerry Azumah1999–05
StatisticRecordPlayerBears careerRef16441,766111081174351
Field goalsKevin Butler1985–95
PuntsBrad Maynard2001–10
Punt yardsBrad Maynard2001–10
Punt returnsDevin Hester2006–2013
Keith Ortego1985–87
Punt return yardageGeorge McAfee1940–41
1945-50
Punt return touchdownsHugh Gallarneau1941–1942
1945–1947
Shaun Gayle1984–94
Kick returnsDennis Gentry1982–92
Kick return yardageDennis Gentry1982–92
Kick return touchdownsDevin Hester2006–2013

Individual single game postseason records

StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef152123272361442654101432
PointsJack MandersWashington Redskins12/12/37
Touchdowns(12 times), Last:Jay CutlerSeattle Seahawks1/16/11
Rushing yardsThomas JonesNew Orleans Saints1/21/07
Rushing attemptsNeal AndersonNew Orleans Saints1/6/91
Walter PaytonNew York Giants1/5/86
Rushing touchdowns(7 times), Last: Jay CutlerSeattle Seahawks1/16/11
Passing yardsCaleb WilliamsGreen Bay Packers1/10/26
Passing attemptsJim HarbaughDallas Cowboys12/29/91
Passing completionsMitchell TrubiskyPhiladelphia Eagles1/6/19
Passing touchdownsSid LuckmanWashington Redskins12/26/43
Interceptions thrownBob AvelliniDallas Cowboys12/26/77
ReceptionsMatt ForteGreen Bay Packers1/23/11
Receiving yardsAllen RobinsonPhiladelphia Eagles1/6/19
Receiving touchdowns(3 times), Last: Dennis McKinnonNew York Giants1/5/86
StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef3.52611
SacksRichard DentNew York Giants1/5/86
Interceptions(6 times), Last: Gary FencikSan Francisco 49ers1/5/85
Interception return yardsLarry MorrisNew York Giants12/29/63
Interception touchdowns(6 tied) Last: Jerry AzumahPhiladelphia Eagles01/19/02
StatisticRecordPlayerOpponentDateRef310398681171271
Field goalsRobbie GouldNew Orleans Saints1/21/07
Punts(2 times), Last: Maury BufordLos Angeles Rams1/12/86
Punt yardsKeith MolesworthNew York Giants12/17/33
Punt returnsGeorge McAfeeLos Angeles Rams12/17/50
Punt return yardageHugh GallarneauGreen Bay Packers12/14/41
Punt return touchdownsHugh GallarneauGreen Bay Packers12/14/41
Shaun GayleNew York Giants1/5/86
Kick returnsDon BinghamNew York Giants12/30/56
Kick return yardageDennis GentryWashington Redskins1/3/87
Kick return touchdownsDevin HesterIndianapolis Colts2/4/07

Team records

StatisticRecordSeason15-1 (16 games)1-13 (14 games)1.000†.07110149778
Best record1985
Worst record1969
Highest Winning percentage1942 (11 games)
1934 (13 games)
Lowest winning percentage1969 (14 games)
Most consecutive losses2022 (17 games)
Most losses2022 (17 games)
Home wins1926 (11 home games)
Most consecutive home losses2022 (9 home games)
Road wins(5 times) Last: 2006 (8 road games)
Most consecutive road losses2016 (8 road games)
StatisticRecordSeason561666150†4566,1094,4503,014323441335
Most touchdowns in a season1941 (11 games)
Fewest touchdowns in a season1933 (13 games)
Most times sacked in a season2004 (16 games)
Fewest times sacked in a season1995 (16 games)
Fewest field goals made in a season1944 (10 games)
Most points scored in a season1985 (16 games)
Most total yards in a season2013 (16 games)
Most passing yards in a season2013 (16 games)
Most rushing yards in a season2022 (17 games)
Most passing touchdowns in a season2013 (16 games)
Most first downs in a season2013 (16 games)
Fewest Points Scored in a season1933 (13 games)
Most two-point conversions(2 times) Last: 2013 (16 games)
StatisticRecordSeason5895196,1093,7302,58311721847821
Most takeaways in a season1947 (12 games)
Most defensive touchdowns scored in a season2012 (16 games)
Fewest rushing yards allowed in a season1942 (11 games)
Most total yards allowed in a season2013 (16 games)
Most passing yards allowed in a season2013 (16 games)
Most rushing yards allowed in a season2013 (16 games)
Fewest Takeaways in a season2016 (16 games)
Most sacks in a season1984 (16 games)
Fewest sacks in a season2003 (16 games)
Most points allowed in a season2013 (16 games)
Fewest points allowed in a season1920 (13 games)

Miscellaneous club game records

  • Longest run from scrimmage – Bill Osmanski rushed 86 yards vs. the Chicago Cardinals, 10/15/39.
  • Longest pass from scrimmage – Bo Farrington caught 98-yard pass at the Detroit Lions, 10/8/61.
  • Longest play in Bears history – 108 yard missed field goal return, Nathan Vasher, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 11/13/05; Devin Hester, at New York Giants, 11/12/06.
  • Most touchdowns (game) – 9, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 12/12/65
  • Most times sacked in a game – 10, vs. New York Giants, 10/3/10
  • Most takeaways in a game – 12†, at Detroit Lions 11/22/42 (7 int, 5 fum)
  • Most points allowed in a game – 55, at Detroit Lions 11/27/97, at Green Bay Packers 11/9/2014.

†-tied NFL record

All-Time Series

This is a list of the all-time series record for the Chicago Bears against all current NFL franchises in competitive play and how they fared against defunct franchises. That includes all regular season and postseason matchups between the years of 1920 and the 2025 season.

TeamWonLostTiedWin %Last Meeting(s)Current FranchisesDefunct FranchisesTotal*827*673
Arizona Cardinals60306.6562024: Cardinals 29, Bears 9
Atlanta Falcons16140.5332023: Bears 37, Falcons 17
Baltimore Ravens440.5002025: Ravens 30, Bears 16
Buffalo Bills860.5712022: Bills 35, Bears 13
Carolina Panthers940.6922024: Bears 36, Panthers 10
Cincinnati Bengals760.5382025: Bears 47, Bengals 42
Cleveland Browns8110.4212025: Bears 31, Browns 3
Dallas Cowboys13160.4482025: Bears 31, Cowboys 14
Denver Broncos890.4712023: Broncos 31, Bears 28
Detroit Lions105825.5602025: Lions 52, Bears 21; Lions 19, Bears 16
Green Bay Packers981096.4742025: Packers 28, Bears 21; Bears 22, Packers 16; Bears 31, Packers 27
Houston Texans250.2862024: Texans 19, Bears 13
Indianapolis Colts19260.4222024: Colts 21, Bears 16
Jacksonville Jaguars630.6672024: Bears 35, Jaguars 16
Kansas City Chiefs770.5002023: Chiefs 41, Bears 10
Las Vegas Raiders1080.5562025: Bears 25, Raiders 24
Los Angeles Chargers770.5002023: Chargers 30, Bears 13
Los Angeles Rams55403.5822025: Rams 20, Bears 17
Miami Dolphins4100.2862022: Dolphins 35, Bears 32
Minnesota Vikings59692.4622025: Vikings 27, Bears 24; Bears 19, Vikings 17
New England Patriots5110.3132024: Patriots 19, Bears 3
New Orleans Saints16190.4572025: Bears 26, Saints 14
New York Giants37252.5942025: Bears 24, Giants 20
New York Jets940.6922022: Jets 31, Bears 10
Philadelphia Eagles31171.6432025: Bears 24, Eagles 15
Pittsburgh Steelers2381.7342025: Bears 31, Steelers 28
San Francisco 49ers33371.4722025: 49ers 42, Bears 38
Seattle Seahawks8120.4002024: Seahawks 6, Bears 3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers40220.6452023: Buccaneers 27, Bears 17
Tennessee Titans770.5002024: Bears 24, Titans 17
Washington Commanders26281.4822025: Bears 25, Commanders 24
Akron Pros/Indians301.875
Boston Yanks3001.000
Brooklyn Dodgers1001.955
Buffalo Bisons420.667
Canton Bulldogs220.500
Champaign Legion1001.000
Chicago Tigers2001.000
Cincinnati Reds2001.000
Cleveland Bulldogs210.667
Cleveland Indians2001.000
Columbus Tigers2001.000
Dallas Texans110.500
Dayton Triangles4001.000
Detroit Panthers211.625
Detroit Tigers1001.000
Detroit Wolverines020.000
Duluth Eskimos2001.000
Frankford Yellow Jackets742.615
Hammond Pros3001.000
Kewanee Walworths1001.000
Louisville Colonels1001.000
Milwaukee Badgers301.875
Minneapolis Marines3001.000
Minneapolis Red Jackets3001.000
Moline Universal Tractors1001.000
New York Yankees210.667
New York Yanks310.750
Oorang Indians2001.000
Pottsville Maroons3001.000
Providence Steam Roller011.250
Racine Legion202.750
Rochester Jeffersons2001.000
Rock Island Independents814.769
Rockford A.C.1001.000
Staten Island Stapletons101.750
Toledo Maroons1001.000
737*65628.529Combined record versus current franchises
901714.802Combined record versus defunct franchises
42.551On bottom of page 416 of the 2020 Chicago Bears Media Guide (page 418 on PDF) it states: Note: *Three victories are subtracted from the listed overall victory total. The Eagles and Steelers (Steagles) merged in 1943 (1-0) and the Cardinals and Steelers (Card-Pitt) merged in 1944 (2-0). Games are officially recorded under both teams (though only counted once in the "TOTAL" line).

References

References

  1. "Player BIO | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site".
  2. (38 int, 12 fum)
  3. (5 kickoffs, 13 punts, 1 blocked field goal)
  4. (26 of 29)
  5. ''(13 of 15)''
  6. ''(2 int, 2 fum)''
  7. 1 punt, 1 kickoff
  8. ''(51 XPs, 31 FGs)''
  9. "Mitchell Trubisky | Buffalo Bills | National Football League | Yahoo! Sports".
  10. "Caleb Williams - Chicago Bears Quarterback".
  11. "Caleb Williams - Chicago Bears Quarterback".
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