- For other uses: see Fog Bowl (disambiguation)
The Fog Bowl was the name given to the December 31, 1988 NFL playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. A heavy, dense fog rolled over Chicago's Soldier Field during the 2nd quarter, cutting visibility to about 15-20 yards for the rest of the game.
The fog was so thick that TV and radio announcers had trouble seeing what was happening on the field. The game's referee ended up announcing the down and distance for each play on his wireless microphone. And both teams were forced to use their running game because receivers couldn't see the long passes thrown to them.
The Bears ended up winning 20-12. The Eagles could only score 4 field goals, while the Bears got 2 touchdowns and 2 field goals.
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