Robbie Gould kicked a 38-yard field goal with 11:28 left in
overtime and the Chicago Bears overcame frigid conditions and the Green Bay
Packers for a 20-17 victory Monday night to stay in the running for the
playoffs.
Chicago’s Alex Brown blocked Mason Crosby’s 38-yard field-goal attempt with 18
seconds left in regulation to preserve a 17-17 tie and send the game into
overtime.
The temperature at Soldier Field was announced at 2 degrees, making it the
coldest home game in Bears’ history since records started being kept in 1963.
The wind chill was 13 below, the second lowest in recorded team annals, so the
longtime rivals known for their ability to play in cold weather were tested by
the elements.
Kyle Orton hit a 17-yard pass to Greg Olsen and a 15-yard penalty on Green Bay’s
Aaron Rouse for a horse collar tackle gave the Bears the ball at the Green Bay
35 in overtime. A third-down pass of 14 yards to Matt Forte got it to the Green
Bay 20 to set up the winning kick—Gould’s second straight game-winner in
overtime...
Aaron Rodgers passed to Greg Jennings to the right for 7
yard gain (Mason Crosby made PAT)
7 - 0
4:06
CHI
FG
Robbie Gould kicked a 31-yard field goal
7 - 3
1:04
GB
TD
Aaron Rodgers passed to Ryan Grant to the right for 17
yard gain (Mason Crosby made PAT)
14 - 3
3rd Quarter
10:59
CHI
TD
Kyle Orton passed to Greg Olsen to the right for 3 yard
gain (Robbie Gould made PAT)
14 - 10
4th Quarter
12:58
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 28-yard field goal
17 - 10
3:11
CHI
TD
Matt Forte rushed to the left for 3 yard gain (Robbie
Gould made PAT)
17 - 17
OT
11:28
CHI
FG
Robbie Gould kicked a 38-yard field goal
17 - 20
Team Statistics
GB
CHI
First Downs
20
14
Passing
15
9
Rushing
5
5
Penalty
0
0
Third Down Efficiency
8-17
3-12
Fourth Down Efficiency
2-2
1-1
TOTAL NET YARDS
325
210
Total Plays
68
56
Average Gain Per Play
4.8
3.8
NET YARDS RUSHING
65
74
Rushes
29
26
Average Per Rush
2.2
2.8
NET YARDS PASSING
260
136
Completions-Attempts
24-39
14-27
Yards Per Pass Play
6.7
4.5
Times Sacked
0
3
Yards Lost to Sacks
0
6
Had Intercepted
1
2
PUNTS
4
6
Average Punt
37.8
45.8
PENALTIES
6
4
Penalty Yards
50
35
FUMBLES
2
0
Fumbles Lost
1
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
35:42
27:50
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
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Preview:
For the Chicago Bears to
keep their playoff hopes alive,
they must avoid a repeat of
their last performance against
the Green Bay Packers. However,
even a victory Monday night at
Soldier Field and another in the
season finale might not be
enough for Chicago to make the
postseason. The Bears (8-6)
trail Minnesota by a game in the
NFC North, and the Vikings need
only one win in their remaining
two contests to clinch the
division title. Chicago also
sits a game back of Dallas,
Tampa Bay and Atlanta, and a
half-game behind Philadelphia in
the wild-card race...Preview
Prediction: The
Bears could be toast before this game starts. If the Vikes top Atlanta,
Minnesota wins the division and Chicago's wild card hopes are minuscule. It's a
meaningless game, regardless, for the underachieving Packers, but they have to
stay close or there are many many heads that could roll. Bears 27 - Packers 24
Video Preview: The Chicago
Bears still have a shot at making the playoffs, so they have to beat the Green
Bay Packers to keep that dream alive. Charley Casserly and Jason Horowitz break
down the upcoming game
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