1971 Chicago Bears season


The 1971 Chicago Bears season was their 52nd regular season completed in the National Football League. The team finished with a 6–8 record, another below.500 showing, eventually costing head coach Jim Dooley his job. This was their 1st season at Soldier Field.

Offseason

NFL draft

Roster

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1

Week 2

became the first NFL player to die on the field during a game.

Standings