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Historic Moments: Comeback in Arizona

Oct. 16, 2006: Bears 24, Cardinals 23. The unbeaten Bears took a beating and still won by becoming the first team in history to trail by 20 points in a Monday night game and win without scoring on a run or a pass.

The Chicago Tribune headline the day after the comeback win. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The Chicago Tribune headline the day after the comeback win. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Mike Brown hauls down Cardinals' Leonard Pope in the first half. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Mike Brown hauls down Cardinals' Leonard Pope in the first half. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

As Brendon Ayanbadejo puts the final block on the Cardinals' Marcel Shipp, Devin Hester scampers into the endzone for the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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As Brendon Ayanbadejo puts the final block on the Cardinals' Marcel Shipp, Devin Hester scampers into the endzone for the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Brian Urlacher knocks Cardinals' Obafemi Ayanbadejo out of bounds in the fourth quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Brian Urlacher knocks Cardinals' Obafemi Ayanbadejo out of bounds in the fourth quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Cameron Worrell congratulates Danieal Manning after stopping the Cardinals' Troy Walters from catching a crucial third down pass. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Cameron Worrell congratulates Danieal Manning after stopping the Cardinals' Troy Walters from catching a crucial third down pass. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Mike Brown throws the ball into the stands after picking up a fumble and scoring in the third quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Mike Brown throws the ball into the stands after picking up a fumble and scoring in the third quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Lance Briggs looks to fend off any tacklers as Charles Tillman picks up a fumble and heads for the endzone in the fourth quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Lance Briggs looks to fend off any tacklers as Charles Tillman picks up a fumble and heads for the endzone in the fourth quarter. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Peanut Tillman and Devin Hester celebrate the missed field goal by Cardinals' Neil Racker at the end of the game Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in Phoenix. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Peanut Tillman and Devin Hester celebrate the missed field goal by Cardinals' Neil Racker at the end of the game Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in Phoenix. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune sports section the day after the game. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Chicago Tribune sports section the day after the game. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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