Before he handed out four game balls after Saturday’s 22-16 overtime win against the Packers, Bears coach Ben Johnson told his players to appreciate what they’ve done this season.
“This is a special group,” he said. “This doesn’t happen everywhere, gentlemen.”
The Bears’ most unlikely finish of the year started with a field goal, followed by a recovered onside kick, a touchdown to tie the game in regulation and another to win the game in overtime.
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Afterward, Johnson gave out game balls to the four players who contributed to that final series:
• Kicker Cairo Santos, who booted the onside kick.
• Cornerback Josh Blackwell, who recovered it.
• Receiver Jahdae Walker, who caught the game-tying touchdown.
• And receiver DJ Moore, who caught hte game-winner in overtime.
Moore accepted the game ball wearing a cheese grater on his head.
“I appreciate the play call,” he told his teammates. “I knew Caleb was gonna give me a chance. Perfect ball.”
Johnson told his team that the Bears’ work isn’t done.
“The big games keep coming,” he said.
