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Most memorable wins over 2021 opponents in last 20 years
Senior writer Larry Mayer identifies the Bears' most memorable win against each of their 2021 opponents since he joined ChicagoBears.com in 2001.

Bears 24, Packers 17
Dec. 16, 2018 at Soldier Field
Khalil Mack registered 2.5 of the defense's five sacks of Aaron Rodgers as the Bears clinched the NFC North title, snapped an eight-game home skid to Green Bay and eliminated the Packers from playoff contention.

Bears 25, Vikings 20
Nov. 18, 2018 at Soldier Field
The defense generated three takeaways—including an interception that Eddie Jackson returned 27 yards for a touchdown—to power the Bears to a Sunday night win in a battle for first place in the NFC North.

Bears 27, Lions 23
Sept. 13, 2020 in Detroit
Trailing last year's season opener 23-6 entering the fourth quarter, the Bears roared back with three unanswered touchdowns—including the game-winner on Anthony Miller's 27-yard catch with 1:54 remaining.

Bears 24, Cardinals 23
Oct. 16, 2006 in Arizona
In one of the greatest comeback wins in Bears history, they turned a 23-3 deficit late in the third quarter into a stunning 24-23 Monday night victory by scoring two touchdowns on defense and one on special teams.

Bears 27, Ravens 24 (overtime)
Oct. 15, 2017 in Baltimore
Tarik Cohen's 21-yard touchdown pass to Zach Miller gave the Bears an early 10-0 lead. But they needed Jordan Howard's 53-yard run in overtime to set up Connor Barth's 40-yard field goal to win the game.

Bears 33, Bengals 7
Dec. 10, 2017 in Cincinnati
Jordan Howard rushed for 147 yards and two TDs and Mitchell Trubisky threw for 271 yards and one TD and ran for a second score as the Bears recorded their most lopsided win in John Fox's three seasons as coach.

Bears 38, Giants 20
Nov. 12, 2006 in New York
With the Bears clinging to a 24-20 lead early in the fourth quarter, Devin Hester hesitated for a moment after catching a missed field goal attempt deep the end zone before returning it 108 yards for a touchdown.

Bears 37, 49ers 31 (overtime)
Oct. 28, 2001 at Soldier Field
The Bears rallied from a 28-9 third-quarter deficit to shock the 49ers 37-31 in overtime as Mike Brown intercepted a deflected pass early in the extra session and returned it 33 yards for the winning touchdown.

Bears 27, Browns 21 (overtime)
Nov. 4, 2001 at Soldier Field
The Bears erased a 21-7 deficit with two touchdowns in the final :28 of the fourth quarter, and Mike Brown returned a deflected interception for the winning touchdown in overtime for the second straight week.

Bears 22, Raiders 20
Oct. 4, 2015 at Soldier Field
Robbie Gould's 49-yard field goal with :02 left in the fourth quarter gave John Fox his first win as Bears head coach. The game featured six lead changes, including four in the second half and three in the fourth quarter.

Bears 15, Rams 6
Dec. 9, 2018 at Soldier Field
Dominating an explosive Rams offense, the Bears defense did not allow a touchdown, generated four interceptions and a safety and held Jared Goff to a 19.1 passer rating and NFL leading rusher Todd Gurley to 28 yards.

Bears 23, Steelers 17 (overtime)
Sept. 24, 2017 at Soldier Field
Tarik Cohen appeared to win the game with a dazzling 73-yard touchdown run in overtime. But a replay review showed he had stepped out of bounds at the Steelers' 37. Jordan Howard, however, followed with a 19-yard TD run to give the Bears the victory.

Bears 24, Seahawks 17
Sept. 17, 2018 at Soldier Field
Danny Trevathan registered two of the Bears' six sacks of Russell Wilson, and Prince Amukamara returned a Wilson interception 49 yards for a touchdown to give Matt Nagy his first win as an NFL head coach.

Bears 20, Buccaneers 19
Oct. 8, 2020 at Soldier Field
Backup defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson broke up a Tom Brady fourth-down pass with :33 remaining to ice the Bears' first win over the future Hall of Fame quarterback in six all-time meetings.