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Top 10: #1 pick performances
The Bears lost to a former No. 1 draft pick, Jameis Winston, last week, but have another chance on Sunday when they play Eli Manning. With that in mind, writer Eli Kaberon ranked the team's 10 best wins vs. top draft choices.
1 / 10
- Nov. 19, 2000 - Bears 13, Buccaneers 10. The Bears defense did it all, scoring the team's only touchdown, a 38-yard interception return by Tony Parrish. Chicago also limited Tampa's main offensive weapon, receiver Keyshawn Johnson (No. 1 in 1996), who had just 13 yards on two receptions.
2 / 10
- September 9, 2012 - Bears 41, Colts 21. Andrew Luck (No. 1 in 2012) had some ups and downs in his pro debut, throwing for 309 yards to go along with three interceptions. Chicago had three rushing touchdowns in the victory.
3 / 10
- November 4, 1990 - Bears 26, Buccaneers 6. On this afternoon, turnovers were costly to Tampa Bay quarterback Vinny Testaverde (No. 1 in 1987). He threw five interceptions and lost a fumble, as Chicago rolled to the blowout win.
4 / 10
- October 10, 2013 - Bears 27, Giants 21. Eli Manning (No. 1 in 2004) threw three interceptions, including one returned 48 yards for a touchdown, while Jay Cutler threw a pair of touchdowns in the Chicago win.
5 / 10
- October 29, 2006 - Bears 41, 49ers 10. The Bears improved to 7-0 by blowing out Alex Smith (No. 1 in 2005) and the 49ers. Smith threw for just 135 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions, but didn't have much of a chance, as Chicago had possession for more than 37 minutes.
6 / 10
- September 23, 2012 - Bears 23, Rams 6. The Chicago defense dominated, limiting St. Louis to just 160 total yards. Sam Bradford (No. 1 in 2010) had two interceptions, including one to Major Wright returned 45 yards for a TD.
7 / 10
- November 13, 2011 - Bears 37, Lions 17. Matthew Stafford (No. 1 in 2009) had a day to forget at Soldier Field. He was intercepted four times - two were returned for touchdowns - and was sacked twice as the Bears won a key NFC North contest.
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- September 2, 1996 - Bears 22, Cowboys 6. The Bears opened the season on a Monday night versus the defending Super Bow champs, and the team rose to the occasion. Dallas quarterback Troy Aikman (No. 1 in 1989) was held to 192 yards and no touchdowns in the Chicago victory.
9 / 10
- December 18, 2005 - Bears 16, Falcons 3. On a frosty Sunday night, the Bears defense made sure that Michael Vick (No. 1 in 2001) didn't heat up. Vick was held to 122 passing yards and 35 rushing yards, and also threw a pair of interceptions.
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- January 26, 1986 - Bears 46, Patriots 10. The Bears won Super Bowl XX in dominating and memorable fashion, but a former No. 1 pick did play well. New England wide receiver Irving Fryar (No. 1 in 1984) had two catches for 24 yards and scored the Patriots' only touchdown in the game.
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