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Did field goal almost ruin comeback?

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.

The Bears’ comeback win in Arizona on Monday Night Football in 2006 remains one of my favorite games of all time. Everybody remembers how the Bears rallied from 20 points down, but didn’t the Cardinals have a chance to win with a late field goal?

Pete F.
Chicago Heights, Illinois

Yes, they did. After Devin Hester’s 83-yard punt return touchdown gave the Bears a 24-23 lead with 2:58 remaining in the game, Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart completed 5 of 6 passes for 38 yards in leading Arizona to the Bears’ 22-yard line.