Following the Bears' thrilling 25-24 win over the Raiders Sunday in Las Vegas, senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the top 10 dramatic Bears victories he's witnessed:
Honorable mentions
Bears 19, Jets 13 (OT)
Sept. 23, 1991 at Soldier Field
With the Bears out of timeouts, Steve McMichael forced and recovered a fumble, setting up Jim Harbaugh's 5-yard TD pass to Neal Anderson on fourth-and-goal as time expired in regulation to tie the score. The Bears then won the game in overtime on Harbaugh's 1-yard TD sneak.
Bears 27, Lions 24
Sept. 6, 1992 at Soldier Field
In a game that featured five lead changes, Jim Harbaugh's 6-yard TD pass to Tom Waddle with :01 left lifted the Bears in the season opener.
Bears 19, Titans 17 (OT)
Nov. 14, 2004 at The Coliseum
The Bears became just the second team in NFL history to win in overtime on a safety as Alex Brown and Adewale Ogunleye teamed up to sack Billy Volek in the end zone, causing a fumble that Titans tackle Fred Miller recovered for a safety.
Bears 19, Lions 13 (OT)
Oct. 30, 2005 at Ford Field
Charles Tillman returned an interception 22 yards in overtime for his first NFL touchdown to lift the Bears to a walk-off victory.
Bears 23, Steelers 17 (OT)
Sept. 24, 2017 at Soldier Field
Tarik Cohen's 36-yard run in overtime set up Jordan Howard's winning 19-yard TD run as the Bears shocked the Steelers.
Bears 16, Broncos 14
Sept. 15, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High
After the Broncos took a 14-13 lead with :31 to go, Mitchell Trubisky's 25-yard pass to Allen Robinson set up Eddy Piñeiro's winning 53-yard field goal as time expired.
Bears 25, Seahawks 24
Dec. 26, 2021 at Lumen Field
Trailing 24-17, Nick Foles threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham with 1:01 remaining and followed with a two-point conversion pass to Damiere Byrd, who made a sensational one-handed catch.
(10) Bears 27, Seahawks 24 (OT)
Jan. 14, 2007 at Soldier Field
Robbie Gould's 49-yard field goal in overtime in a divisional playoff game catapulted the Bears into the NFC Championship Game.
(9) Bears 24, Packers 22
Jan. 5, 2025 at Lambeau Field
Cairo Santos' 51-yard field goal as time expired in the season finale gave the Bears a thrilling win over their rivals.
(8) Bears 23, Lions 17 (OT)
Nov. 27, 1980 at Pontiac Silverdome
Vince Evans scrambled for a 4-yard TD to tie the game as time expired in regulation and Dave Williams followed by returning the overtime kickoff 95 yards for a walk-off TD.
(7) Bears 25, Raiders 24
Sept. 28, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium
Josh Blackwell blocked Daniel Carlson's potential winning 54-yard field goal attempt with :33 remaining to preserve the win after Caleb Williams engineered a go-ahead TD drive late in the game.
(6) Bears 37, 49ers 31 (OT)
Oct. 28, 2001 at Soldier Field
Mike Brown returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown on the first play of overtime as the Bears overcame a 28-9 third-quarter deficit, forcing OT on Shane Matthews' 4-yard TD pass to receiver David Terrell with :26 left in regulation.
(5) Bears 28, Chiefs 27
Nov. 13, 1977 at Soldier Field
After the Chiefs took a 27-21 lead with :21 to play, Bob Avellini's 37-yard TD pass to Greg Latta with :03 remaining lifted the Bears to a thrilling win.
(4) Bears 14, Packers 13
Nov. 7, 1999 at Lambeau Field
Six days after Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton passed away, Bryan Robinson blocked Ryan Longwell's 28-yard field goal attempt on the game's final play to preserve an emotional victory.
(3) Bears 26, Packers 24
Nov. 8, 1987 at Lambeau Field
After the Packers took a 24-23 lead with 1:00 to play, two Jim McMahon completions set up Kevin Butler's winning 52-yard field goal as time expired.
(2) Bears 27, Browns 21 (OT)
Nov. 4, 2001 at Soldier Field
Mike Brown returned a deflected interception for a touchdown in overtime for the second straight week after the Bears had forced OT by scoring two TDs in the final :28 of regulation, including a Hail Mary with no time remaining.
(1) Bears 12, Giants 9 (OT)
Dec. 18, 1977 at Giants Stadium
Bob Thomas' 28-yard field goal on an icy field in the season finale gave the Bears a wild card berth and their first playoff appearance in 14 seasons.
