In 1977, the Bears finally had a winning season, going 9–5, and making the playoffs. However, they lost to the Dallas Cowboys 37–7, with Parsons punting six times that game as the Bears offense struggled to get on track.
In 1977, the Bears won their first season with a record of 9–5 and made it to the playoffs. Nevertheless, they were defeated by the Dallas Cowboys 37–7, with Parsons kicking six times in that game as the Bears' offense had difficulty getting back on track.