Bears' Darnell Mooney drops Hail Mary as Browns complete comeback

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CLEVELAND -- Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney had the Hail Mary ball on his chest in the end zone.

But instead of securing what would've been the game-winning touchdown, he deflected it off his right foot into the arms of Cleveland Browns safety D'Anthony Bell for the interception as time expired.

A chance at a last-second comeback was within the Bears' grasp, as quickly as it slipped away in a 20-17 loss in Cleveland.

"I tried to tip it and didn't hold onto it," Mooney said. "It hit my chest before I could [secure it]. I was already falling. It's tough. It would have been crazy. ... How many times do you see a Hail Mary work and then actually fall into…