1956 Chicago Bears Game-by-Game Results
National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 9-2-1
Finishing 1st in the NFL's West Division
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Championship
Coach: Paddy Driscoll (9-2-1)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1956 Chicago Bears StatisticsTeam Record: 9-2-1
Finishing 1st in the NFL's West Division
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Championship
Coach: Paddy Driscoll (9-2-1)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1956 Chicago Bears Roster
The Chicago Bears of the National Football League ended the 1956 season with a record of 9 wins and 2 losses and 1 ties, finishing first in the NFL's West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
On offense, the Bears scored 363 points, best in the league. Meanwhile, the defense yielded 246 points. Rick Casares rushed for a team-leading 1,126 yards.
Ed Brown threw for 1,667 yards. Harlon Hill topped all receivers, hauling in 47 balls for 1,128 yards.
J.C. Caroline intercepted 6 opponent throws.
Paddy Driscoll coached the team. The 1956 Chicago Bears lost in the Championship.
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Regular Season Points For: 363
Regular Season Points Against: 246
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 1956 | Chicago Bears 21 at Baltimore Colts 28 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| October 7, 1956 | Chicago Bears 37 at Green Bay Packers 21 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 14, 1956 | San Francisco 49ers 7 at Chicago Bears 31 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 21, 1956 | Baltimore Colts 27 at Chicago Bears 58 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 28, 1956 | Chicago Bears 38 at San Francisco 49ers 21 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| November 4, 1956 | Chicago Bears 35 at Los Angeles Rams 24 | W | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| November 11, 1956 | Green Bay Packers 14 at Chicago Bears 38 | W | 3-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| November 18, 1956 | Chicago Cardinals 21 at Chicago Bears 30 | W | 4-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| November 25, 1956 | Chicago Bears 17 at New York Giants 17 | T | 4-0-0 | 3-1-1 | 7-1-1 | ||
| December 2, 1956 | Chicago Bears 10 at Detroit Lions 42 | L | 4-0-0 | 3-2-1 | 7-2-1 | ||
| December 9, 1956 | Chicago Cardinals 3 at Chicago Bears 10 | W | 5-0-0 | 3-2-1 | 8-2-1 | ||
| December 16, 1956 | Detroit Lions 21 at Chicago Bears 38 | W | 6-0-0 | 3-2-1 | 9-2-1 | ||
| December 30, 1956 | Chicago Bears 7 at New York Giants 47 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | NFL Championship |
