The Chicago Bears managed to do something Sunday that no other NFL team has done this season, and they put their name in the record books as a result.
Having scored a touchdown to narrow their deficit to 27-24, the Bears needed to convert on an onside kick, which meant they had to declare their intention prior to the play.
So far this season, no NFL team had successfully converted an onside kick since the league’s new rules were implemented.
Until now.
Bears recover the onside kick!
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The ball didn’t go the required 10 yards, but it was touched by multiple Vikings players, meaning that Tarvarius Moore was able to recover the football and give Chicago a last chance at tying the game.
Caleb Williams was then able to convert on a 27-yard completion to DJ Moore, and Cairo Santos booted through a 48-yard field goal to tie the game and force overtime.