| 1980 Chicago Bears season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Neill Armstrong |
| Home Field | Soldier Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Place | 3rd NFC Central |
| Playoff Finish | did not qualify |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 1979 | 1981 |
The 1980 Chicago Bears season was their 61st regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a 7–9 record under second year coach Neill Armstrong and failed to make the playoffs.
One of the 7 victories by the Bears that year was a Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions. With no time left in regulation, Bears quarterback Vince Evans scored a game-tying touchdown that sent the game into overtime. Then before a national television audience, Davey Williams returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown and a 23-17 victory in overtime over the Lions.
Walter Payton once again led the NFL in rushing for the 5th straight year with 1,460 yards.
NFL Draft[]
Schedule[]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7, 1980 | at Green Bay Packers | L 12-6 | |
| 2 | September 14, 1980 | New Orleans Saints | W 22-3 | |
| 3 | September 21, 1980 | Minnesota Vikings | L 34-14 | |
| 4 | September 28, 1980 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 38-3 | |
| 5 | October 6, 1980 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23-0 | |
| 6 | October 12, 1980 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 13-7 | |
| 7 | October 19, 1980 | Detroit Lions | W 24-7 | |
| 8 | October 26, 1980 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 17-14 | |
| 9 | November 3, 1980 | at Cleveland Browns | L 27-21 | |
| 10 | November 9, 1980 | Washington Redskins | W 35-21 | |
| 11 | November 16, 1980 | Houston Oilers | L 10-6 | |
| 12 | November 23, 1980 | at Atlanta Falcons | L 28-17 | |
| 13 | November 27, 1980 | at Detroit Lions | W 23-17 | |
| 14 | December 7, 1980 | Green Bay Packers | W 61-7 | |
| 15 | December 14, 1980 | Cincinnati Bengals | L 17-14 | |
| 16 | December 20, 1980 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 14-13 |
Standings[]
Template:1980 NFC Central standings