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2003 Chicago Bears season

The2003Chicago Bearsseasonwas the franchise's 84th season in theNational Football League(NFL). The team improved to a 7–9 record over its 4–12 record from 2002 under head coachDick Jauron.The team was once again in a quarterbacking carousel with quarterbacksKordell Stewart,Chris Chandler,and rookieRex Grossman.In the end, head coachDick Jauronwas fired after the conclusion of the season.

2003Chicago Bearsseason
OwnerThe McCaskey Family
General managerJerry Angelo
Head coachDick Jauron
Home fieldSoldier Field
Results
Record7–9
Division place3rdNFC North
Playoff finishDid not qualify

Offseason

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Additions Subtractions
QBKordell Stewart(Steelers) QBJim Miller(Colts)
TAaron Gibson(Cowboys) WRMarcus Robinson(Ravens)
TEDesmond Clark(Dolphins) LBRosevelt Colvin(Patriots)
GKevin Dogins(Falcons)
LBMike Caldwell(Panthers)
DTTed Washington(Patriots)

Draft

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Main article:2003 NFL draft
2003 Chicago Bears draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 14 Michael Haynes DE Penn State
1 22 Rex Grossman QB Florida
2 35 Charles Tillman* CB Louisiana-Lafayette
3 68 Lance Briggs* LB Arizona
4 100 Todd Johnson S Florida
4 116 Ian Scott DT Florida
5 139 Bobby Wade WR Arizona
5 143 Justin Gage WR Missouri
5 171 Tron LaFavor DT Florida
6 191 Joe Odom LB Purdue
6 206 Brock Forsey RB Boise State
7 261 Bryan Anderson OG Pittsburgh
Made roster†Pro Football Hall of Fame*Made at least onePro Bowlduring career

Undrafted free agents

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2003 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player Position College
Brooks Barnard Punter Maryland
Julius Curry Safety Michigan
Jason Gross Cornerback TCU
Jerry Schumacher Linebacker Illinois

Stadium changes and new mascot

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During this season, the team returns to their original home,Soldier Field,after a year of renovations and rebuilding duringthe previous season;in which the home games were temporary held atMemorial Stadiumin the campus of theUniversity of IllinoisinChampaign.the first 2 pre-season games were held at Memorial Stadium before the reopening was on August 9 against theIndianapolis Coltsand on August 16, against theDenver Broncos.The first home game held at the newly renovated Soldier Field was their primetime game againstGreen Bay Packerson September 29, 2003, televised on ABC'sMonday Night Football.

Also introducing this season is the team's brand new mascotStaley Da Bear.Staley was introduced during the team's home game on September 29, 2003 against the Green Bay Packers. Prior to the start of this season, Don Wachter says that will no longer wear the team's unofficial mascot "Bearman", but they will continued to appear in the team's 2004 and 2005 seasons. Staley was officially selected as a mascot for the2004 Pro Bowl.

Broadcasting changes

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Beginning this season, the television broadcasts of the Bears preseason games were moved back toNBCOwned-and-operated stationWMAQ-TVas part of a five-year broadcast partnership with the station and the team, these marked the return of the Bears preseason games on the station for the first time since the1993 seasonand the return of theNFLgames on the station for the first time since the1997 seasonafter the NBC network lost the rights of theAmerican Football ConferencetoCBS(locally thruWBBM-TV) beginning with the1998 season;ending its 9-year relationship with the team and WBBM-TV. thePre-game showBears Gameday Liveand thePost-game showBears Gamenightwere also premiered on the station at the start of the regular season.TelemundoOwned-and-operated stationWSNS-TVprovided the spanish language broadcasts of the preseason games following the purchase of the station and the network by NBC.WBBM-AMregained their radio rights for the third season.

Staff

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2003 Chicago Bears staff

Front office {{{front_office}}}

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning


Roster

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2003 Chicago Bears roster
Quarterbacks(QB)

Running backs(RB)

Wide receivers(WR)

Tight ends(TE)

Offensive linemen(OL)

Defensive linemen(DL)

Linebackers(LB)

Defensive backs(DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 10 reserve, 5 practice squad

Schedule

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Preseason

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue
1 August 9 Indianapolis Colts W20–18 1–0 Memorial Stadium
2 August 16 Denver Broncos L10–15 1–1 Memorial Stadium
3 August 22 atArizona Cardinals L17–27 1–2 Sun Devil Stadium
4 August 27 atNew England Patriots L23–38 1–3 Gillette Stadium

Regular season

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue
1 September 7 atSan Francisco 49ers L7–49 0–1 Candlestick Park
2 September 14 atMinnesota Vikings L13–24 0–2 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
3 Bye
4 September 29 Green Bay Packers L23–38 0–3 Soldier Field
5 October 5 Oakland Raiders W24–21 1–3 Soldier Field
6 October 12 atNew Orleans Saints L13–20 1–4 Louisiana Superdome
7 October 19 atSeattle Seahawks L17–24 1–5 Seahawks Stadium
8 October 26 Detroit Lions W24–16 2–5 Soldier Field
9 November 2 San Diego Chargers W20–7 3–5 Soldier Field
10 November 9 atDetroit Lions L10–12 3–6 Ford Field
11 November 16 St. Louis Rams L21–23 3–7 Soldier Field
12 November 23 atDenver Broncos W19–10 4–7 Invesco Field at Mile High
13 November 30 Arizona Cardinals W28–3 5–7 Soldier Field
14 December 7 atGreen Bay Packers L21–34 5–8 Lambeau Field
15 December 14 Minnesota Vikings W13–10 6–8 Soldier Field
16 December 21 Washington Redskins W27–24 7–8 Soldier Field
17 December 28 atKansas City Chiefs L3–31 7–9 Arrowhead Stadium

Game summaries

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Week 1: at San Francisco 49ers

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atCandlestick ParkinSan Francisco

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 7 0 0 7
49ers 10 23 6 10 49

Scoring summary

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Q1 – SF – 7:51 –Jeff Chandler22 yd FG (SF 3–0)

Q1 – SF – 3:23 – 12 yd TD pass fromJeff GarciatoGarrison Hearst(Chandler kick) (SF 10–0)

Q2 – CHI – 12:05 – 3 yd TD pass fromKordell StewarttoDesmond Clark(Paul Edingerkick) (SF 10–7)

Q2 – SF – 6:01 – Jeff Garcia 3 yd TD run (Chandler kick) (SF 17–7)

Q2 – SF – 3:18 – 16 yd TD pass from Jeff Garcia toTai Streets(kick failed) (SF 23–7)

Q2 – SF – 0:44 –Ahmed Plummer68 yd interception return TD (Chandler kick) (SF 30–7)

Q2 – SF – 0:00 – Jeff Chandler 29 yd FG (SF 33–7)

Q3 – SF – 7:29 – Jeff Chandler 28 yd FG (SF 36–7)

Q3 – SF – 2:37 – Jeff Chandler 24 yd FG (SF 39–7)

Q4 – SF – 14:05 – Jeff Chandler 26 yd FG (SF 42–7)

Q4 – SF – 12:16 – Garrison Hearst 1 yd TD run (Chandler kick) (SF 49–7)

Attendance – 67,554

Week 2: at Minnesota Vikings

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atHubert H. Humphrey MetrodomeinMinneapolis, Minnesota

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 3 7 3 0 13
Vikings 7 10 0 7 24

Scoring summary

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Q1 – MIN – 13:57 –Moe Williams1 yd TD run (Aaron Ellingkick) (MIN 7–0)

Q1 – CHI – 10:35 –Paul Edinger42 yd FG (MIN 7–3)

Q2 – MIN – 11:18 – Aaron Elling 23 yd FG (MIN 10–3)

Q2 – MIN – 1:55 – 3 yd TD pass fromDaunte CulpeppertoJim Kleinsasser(Elling kick) (MIN 17–3)

Q2 – CHI – 0:39 – 14 yd TD pass fromKordell StewarttoDavid Terrell(Edinger kick) (MIN 17–10)

Q3 – CHI – 4:43 – Paul Edinger 43 yd FG (MIN 17–13)

Q4 – MIN – 2:56 – 11 yd TD pass from Daunte Culpepper to Jim Kleinsasser (Elling kick) (MIN 24–13)

Attendance – 64,144

Week 3: Bye

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Week 4: vs Green Bay Packers

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 17 7 0 14 38
Bears 0 6 3 14 23

Scoring summary

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Q1 – GB – 11:55 –Ahman Green60 yd TD run (Ryan Longwellkick) (GB 7–0)

Q1 – GB – 2:32 – Ryan Longwell 34 yd FG (GB 10–0)

Q1 – GB – 0:19 – Ahman Green 6 yd TD run (Longwell kick) (GB 17–0)

Q2 – CHI – 9:07 –Paul Edinger31 yd FG (GB 17–3)

Q2 – GB – 3:51 – 14 yd TD pass fromBrett FavretoWilliam Henderson(Longwell kick) (GB 24–3)

Q2 – CHI – 0:48 – Paul Edinger 38 yd FG (GB 24–6)

Q3 – CHI – 0:02 – Paul Edinger 41 yd FG (GB 24–9)

Q4 – CHI – 12:36 –Anthony Thomas67 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (GB 24–16)

Q4 – GB – 8:51 – 9 yd TD pass from Brett Favre toJavon Walker(Longwell kick) (GB 31–16)

Q4 – GB – 4:21 – 1 yd TD pass from Brett Favre toBubba Franks(Longwell kick) (GB 38–16)

Q4 – CHI – 1:28 –Kordell Stewart1 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (GB 38–23)

Attendance – 61,500

Week 5: vs Oakland Raiders

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Raiders 6 12 0 3 21
Bears 0 3 3 18 24

Scoring summary

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Q1 – OAK – 6:10 –Zack Crockett1 yd TD run (kick failed) (OAK 6–0)

Q2 – CHI – 11:05 –Paul Edinger35 yd FG (OAK 6–3)

Q2 – OAK – 7:35 –Sebastian Janikowski36 yd FG (OAK 9–3)

Q2 – OAK – 6:19 – Sebastian Janikowski 39 yd FG (OAK 12–3)

Q2 – OAK – 1:51 – Sebastian Janikowski 32 yd FG (OAK 15–3)

Q2 – OAK – 0:00 – Sebastian Janikowski 33 yd FG (OAK 18–3)

Q3 – CHI – 5:37 – Paul Edinger 50 yd FG (OAK 18–6)

Q4 – CHI – 14:53 – 14 yd TD pass fromKordell StewarttoMarty Booker(Edinger kick) (OAK 18–13)

Q4 – CHI – 6:58 –Stanley Pritchett8 yd TD run (Kordell Stewart 2 pt conversion run) (CHI 21–18)

Q4 – OAK – 3:30 – Sebastian Janikowski 49 yd FG (21–21)

Q4 – CHI – 0:00 – Paul Edinger 48 yd FG (CHI 24–21)

Attendance – 61,500

Week 6: at New Orleans Saints

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atLouisiana SuperdomeinNew Orleans, Louisiana

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 3 0 10 13
Saints 3 3 7 7 20

Scoring summary

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Q1 – NO – 7:53 –John Carney50 yd FG (NO 3-0)

Q2 – CHI – 7:35 –Paul Edinger28 yd FG (3–3)

Q2 – NO – 0:00 – John Carney 30 yd FG (NO 6-3)

Q3 – NO – 12:01 – 9 yd TD pass fromAaron BrookstoErnie Conwell(Carney kick) (NO 13-3)

Q4 – CHI – 13:18 – Paul Edinger 31 yd FG (NO 13-6)

Q4 – NO – 7:18 – 6 yd TD pass from Aaron Brooks toJoe Horn(Carney kick) (NO 20-6)

Q4 – CHI – 2:10 – 4 yd TD pass fromKordell StewarttoDez White(Edinger kick) (NO 20-13)

Attendance – 68,390

Week 7: at Seattle Seahawks

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atSeahawks StadiuminSeattle

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 3 3 0 11 17
Seahawks 0 14 3 7 24

Scoring summary

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Q1 – CHI – 3:08 –Paul Edinger50 yd FG (CHI 3–0)

Q2 – SEA – 12:41 –Shaun Alexander1 yd TD run (Josh Brownkick) (SEA 7–3)

Q2 – SEA – 8:47 – 25 yd TD pass fromMatt HasselbecktoBobby Engram(Brown kick) (SEA 14–3)

Q2 – CHI – 1:49 – Paul Edinger 35 yd FG (SEA 14–6)

Q3 – SEA – 5:37 – Josh Brown 45 yd FG (SEA 17–6)

Q4 – CHI – 13:28 – Paul Edinger 40 yd FG (SEA 17–9)

Q4 – CHI – 4:12 –Stanley Pritchett1 yd TD run (Chris Chandler2 pt conversion run) (17–17)

Q4 – SEA – 0:58 – Shaun Alexander 25 yd TD run (Brown kick) (SEA 24–17)

Attendance – 65,671

Week 8: vs Detroit Lions

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 0 0 8 8 16
Bears 0 10 14 0 24

Scoring summary

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Q2 – CHI – 7:22 – 22 yd TD pass fromChris ChandlertoJustin Gage(Paul Edingerkick) (CHI 7–0)

Q2 – CHI – 0:00 – Paul Edinger 37 yd FG (CHI 10–0)

Q3 – CHI – 14:46 –Jerry Azumah89 yd kickoff return TD (Edinger kick) (CHI 17–0)

Q3 – CHI – 5:23 –Brock Forsey8 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 24–0)

Q3 – DET – 5:10 –Reggie Swinton96 yd kickoff return TD (2 pt conversion pass fromJoey HarringtontoAz-Zahir Hakim) (CHI 24–8)

Q4 – DET – 0:53 – 3 yd TD pass from Joey Harrington toMikhael Ricks(2 pt conversion pass from Joey Harrington toScotty Anderson) (CHI 24–16)

Attendance – 61,428

Week 9: vs San Diego Chargers

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Chargers 0 0 0 7 7
Bears 3 7 3 7 20

Scoring summary

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Q1 – CHI – 8:33 –Paul Edinger38 yd FG (CHI 3–0)

Q2 – CHI – 9:27 –Anthony Thomas1 yd TD run (Edinger kick) CHI 10–0)

Q3 – CHI – 4:27 – Paul Edinger 22 yd FG (CHI 13–0)

Q4 – SD – 9:13 –LaDainian Tomlinson3 yd TD run (Steve Christiekick) (CHI 13–7)

Q4 – CHI – 0:21 – Anthony Thomas 1 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 20–7)

Attendance – 61,500

Week 10: at Detroit Lions

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atFord FieldinDetroit,Michigan

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 3 7 0 10
Lions 3 3 3 3 12

Scoring summary

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Q1 – DET – 1:53 –Jason Hanson24 yd FG (DET 3–0)

Q2 – CHI – 11:28 –Paul Edinger43 yd FG (3–3)

Q2 – DET – 2:40 – Jason Hanson 25 yd FG (DET 6–3)

Q3 – CHI – 7:52 – 12 yd TD pass fromChris ChandlertoDesmond Clark(Edinger kick) (CHI 10–6)

Q3 – DET – 2:49 – Jason Hanson 30 yd FG (CHI 10–9)

Q4 – DET – 0:39 – Jason Hanson 48 yd FG (DET 12–10)

Attendance – 61,492

Week 11: vs St. Louis Rams

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Rams 3 0 7 13 23
Bears 0 14 0 7 21

Scoring summary

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Q1 – STL – 1:14 –Jeff Wilkins41 yd FG (STL 3–0)

Q2 – CHI – 10:25 –R. W. McQuarters60 yd punt return TD (Paul Edingerkick (CHI 7–3)

Q2 – CHI – 3:04 –Anthony Thomas1 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 14–3)

Q3 – STL – 3:48 – 4 yd TD pass fromMarc BulgertoTorry Holt(Wilkins kick) (CHI 14–10)

Q4 – STL – 12:46 – 4 yd TD pass from Marc Bulger toBrandon Manumaleuna(Wilkins kick) (STL 17–14)

Q4 – STL – 7:21 – Jeff Wilkins 44 yd FG (STL 20–14)

Q4 – CHI – 5:58 – 11 yd TD pass fromChris ChandlertoDez White(Edinger kick) (CHI 21–20)

Q4 – STL – 0:38 – Jeff Wilkins 31 yd FG (STL 23–21)

Attendance – 61,820

Week 12: at Denver Broncos

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atINVESCO Field at Mile HighinDenver, Colorado

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 3 6 0 10 19
Broncos 7 0 3 0 10

Scoring summary

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Q1 – DEN – 3:59 – 1 yd TD pass fromJake PlummertoRod Smith(Jason Elamkick) (DEN 7–0)

Q1 – CHI – 1:31 –Paul Edinger33 yd FG (DEN 7–3)

Q2 – CHI – 1:57 – Paul Edinger 23 yd FG (DEN 7–6)

Q2 – CHI – 0:03 – Paul Edinger 54 yd FG (CHI 9–7)

Q3 – DEN – 11:41 – Jason Elam 25 yd FG (DEN 10–9)

Q4 – CHI – 12:45 –Kordell Stewart1 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 16–10)

Q4 – CHI – 8:46 – Paul Edinger 47 yd FG (CHI 19–10)

Attendance – 75,540

Week 13: vs Arizona Cardinals

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Cardinals 3 0 0 0 3
Bears 7 0 0 21 28

Scoring summary

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Q1 – CHI – 8:50 – 2 yd TD pass fromKordell StewarttoMarty Booker(Paul Edingerkick) (CHI 7–0)

Q1 – ARZ – 2:37 –Neil Rackers32 yd FG (CHI 7–3)

Q4 – CHI – 13:55 – 10 yd TD pass from Kordell Stewart toDez White(Edinger kick) (CHI 14–3)

Q4 – CHI – 7:46 – Kordell Stewart 8 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 21–3)

Q4 – CHI – 3:33 –Brock Forsey9 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 28–3)

Attendance – 61,550

Week 14: at Green Bay Packers

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atLambeau FieldinGreen Bay, Wisconsin

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 14 0 0 7 21
Packers 0 13 6 15 34

Scoring summary

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Q1 – CHI – 1:46 – 61 yd TD pass fromKordell StewarttoMarty Booker(Paul Edingerkick) (CHI 7–0)

Q1 – CHI – 0:50 –Lance Briggs45 yd interception return TD (Edinger kick) (CHI 14–0)

Q2 – GB – 11:12 –Ryan Longwell24 yd FG (CHI 14–3)

Q2 – GB – 9:57 – Ryan Longwell 38 yd FG (CHI 14–6)

Q2 – GB – 2:43 – 22 yd TD pass fromBrett FavretoJavon Walker(Longwell kick) (CHI 14–13)

Q3 – GB – 6:52 – Ryan Longwell 35 yd FG (GB 16–14)

Q3 – GB – 0:43 – Ryan Longwell 45 yd FG (GB 19–14)

Q4 – GB – 9:16 –Mike McKenzie90 yd interception return TD (2 pt conversion pass from Brett Favre toBubba Franks) (GB 27–14)

Q4 – GB – 2:26 –Ahman Green2 yd TD run (Longwell kick) (GB 34–14)

Q4 – CHI – 2:13 –Jerry Azumah88 yd kickoff return TD (Edinger kick) (GB 34–21)

Attendance – 70,458

Week 15: vs Minnesota Vikings

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Vikings 0 3 0 7 10
Bears 3 7 3 0 13

Scoring summary

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Q1 – CHI – 13:10 –Paul Edinger38 yd FG (CHI 3–0)

Q2 – CHI – 10:53 –Anthony Thomas1 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 10–0)

Q2 – MIN – 1:10 –Aaron Elling22 yd FG (CHI 10–3)

Q3 – CHI – 4:09 – Paul Edinger 22 yd FG (CHI 13–3)

Q4 – MIN – 10:23 – 16 yd TD pass fromDaunte CulpeppertoRandy Moss(Elling kick) (CHI 13–10)

Attendance – 61,804

Week 16: vs Washington Redskins

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atSoldier FieldinChicago

1 2 3 4 Total
Redskins 10 7 0 7 24
Bears 10 0 14 3 27

Scoring summary

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Q1 – WAS – 10:12 –John Hall27 yd FG (WAS 3–0)

Q1 – CHI – 9:57 – 59 yd TD pass fromRex GrossmantoMarty Booker(Paul Edingerkick) (CHI 7–3)

Q1 – CHI – 2:45 – Paul Edinger 19 yd FG (CHI 10–3)

Q1 – WAS – 0:48 – 36 yd TD pass fromRod GardnertoChad Morton(Hall kick) (10–10)

Q2 – WAS – 0:16 – 14 yd TD pass fromTim HasselbecktoLaveranues Coles(Hall kick) (WAS 17–10)

Q3 – CHI – 8:23 – 11 yd TD pass from Rex Grossman toJustin Gage(Edinger kick) (17–17)

Q3 – CHI – 0:34 –Anthony Thomas3 yd TD run (Edinger kick) (CHI 24–17)

Q4 – WAS – 12:52 – 19 yd TD pass from Tim Hasselbeck to Laveranues Coles (Hall kick) (24–24)

Q4 – CHI – 0:05 – Paul Edinger 45 yd FG (CHI 27–24)

Attendance – 61,719

Week 17:at Kansas City Chiefs

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atArrowhead StadiuminKansas City, Missouri

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 0 3 0 3
Chiefs 0 14 7 10 31

Scoring summary

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Q2 – KC – 13:40 –Priest Holmes1 yd TD run (Morten Andersenkick) (KC 7–0)

Q2 – KC – 7:07 – 6 yd TD pass fromTrent GreentoEddie Kennison(Andersen kick) (KC 14–0)

Q3 – CHI – 9:24 –Paul Edinger48 yd FG (KC 14–3)

Q3 – KC – 0:58 – Priest Holmes 2 yd TD run (Andersen kick) (KC 21–3)

Q4 – KC – 10:03 – Morten Andersen 38 yd FG (KC 24–3)

Q4 – KC – 3:40 –Larry Johnson5 yd TD run (Andersen kick) (KC 31–3)

Attendance – 78,413

Standings

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NFC North
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(4)Green Bay Packers 10 6 0 .625 4–2 7–5 442 307 W4
Minnesota Vikings 9 7 0 .563 4–2 7–5 416 353 L1
Chicago Bears 7 9 0 .438 2–4 4–8 283 346 L1
Detroit Lions 5 11 0 .313 2–4 4–8 270 379 W1
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