Chicago Bears Comeback Wins (15+ Point Deficits)

This page documents Chicago Bears victories in which the team overcame a deficit of 15 or more points. Games are listed chronologically and include regular-season and postseason contests.

Only confirmed comeback wins of 15+ points are included.

SeasonOpponentMax DeficitFinal ScoreGame Type
2006Arizona Cardinals20 Points (23–3)24–23Regular Season (MNF)
1987Tampa Bay Buccaneers20 Points (20–0)27–26Regular Season
2001San Francisco 49ers19 Points (28–9)37–31 (OT)Regular Season
2025Green Bay Packers18 Points (21–3)31–27NFC Wild Card
1977Kansas City Chiefs17 Points (17–0)28–27Regular Season
1998Detroit Lions17 Points (17–0)31–27Regular Season
2014San Francisco 49ers17 Points (17–0)28–20Regular Season
2020Detroit Lions17 Points (23–6)27–23Regular Season
2024Tennessee Titans17 Points (17–0)24–17Regular Season
1979Los Angeles Rams16 Points (16–0)27–23Regular Season
2020Atlanta Falcons16 Points (26–10)30–26Regular Season
1997Miami Dolphins15 Points (33–18)36–33 (OT)Regular Season
2003Oakland Raiders15 Points (18–3)24–21Regular Season
2007Philadelphia Eagles15 Points (21–6)24–21Regular Season
1994New York Jets15 Points (15–0)19–15 (OT)Regular Season

Historical Significance & Recent Milestones

  • The victory over the Packers on January 10, 2026, is formally the largest comeback in Bears playoff history. Trailing 21–3 at halftime, the Bears erupted for 25 fourth-quarter points. It is the only game on this list where the team trailing by 15+ in the fourth quarter won a playoff game in regulation since the 2016 Patriots.
  • Only twice has the franchise overcome a 20-point hole. The 2006 game is unique because the Bears won without an offensive touchdown.
  • The 17-point comeback against Tennessee in 2024 was Caleb Williams' NFL debut. Like the 2006 Arizona game, the offense did not score a touchdown, with the comeback fueled by special teams (blocked punt TD) and defense (pick-six).
  • The 19-point comeback against the 49ers featured a walk-off interception return for a touchdown in overtime. This was part of a back-to-back sequence where safety Mike Brown won two straight games with overtime defensive scores—a feat never replicated in NFL history.

Deficits reflect the largest point differential during the game. Scores are based on official NFL game books. This table is updated as additional qualifying games are identified.