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Duvernay's 56-Yard Return Sets Up Santos' Game-Winner As Bears Beat Vikings 19-17

The finish capped Chicago's fifth fourth-quarter comeback this season, reflecting volatile special-teams form.

Overview

  • With 50 seconds remaining, Devin Duvernay fielded Will Reichard’s kickoff at the 4-yard line and returned it 56 yards to the Minnesota 40.
  • Cairo Santos, who had missed a 45-yard attempt earlier in the fourth quarter, converted from 48 yards as time expired to seal the victory.
  • A 43-yard punt return by Myles Price earlier in the fourth set up a Vikings touchdown that swung momentum before Chicago’s final answer.
  • J.J. McCarthy led an 85-yard drive capped by a 15-yard touchdown to Jordan Addison to give Minnesota a brief 17-16 lead.
  • Coaches and players credited the return’s design and Josh Blackwell’s key block, and the result marked Chicago’s seventh win in 10 games.