Cordarrelle Patterson fumbled in the second quarter on a run, giving Chicago the ball back. The Bears responded by scoring, and Patterson clearly was stewing on the sideline the entire time he watched Chicago march down the field. On the subsequent kickoff return, one of the great returners in NFL history redeemed himself and reminded us exactly why he’s so highly regarded.
Patterson took it coast to coast on the return, managing a touchdown that brought the Falcons within three points. With that score, he now has sole possession of the all-time NFL record for kickoff return touchdowns, a singular mark for a singular player.