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Chicago Bears: The 5 Worst Moments of the Past Decade

By Erik Lambert

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 20: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears runs for a first down as Quentin Jammer #23 of the San Diego Chargers pursues at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Chargers 31-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 20: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears runs for a first down as Quentin Jammer #23 of the San Diego Chargers pursues at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Chargers 31-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 23: B.J. Raji #90 of the Green Bay Packers reacts with teammates after scoring on a 18-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 23: B.J. Raji #90 of the Green Bay Packers reacts with teammates after scoring on a 18-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

#4:  B.J. Raji pick-six (2011)

Even after Jay Cutler went down with his controversial knee injury in the NFC championship game against Green Bay, the Bears still had a chance in that game. Backup Caleb Hanie stepped in for the 4th quarter and immediately led a touchdown drive that cut the lead to 14-7 with over 12 minutes left to play. The defense was still holding. They had a shot.

Getting the ball back with just over six minutes left, Hanie had a chance to tie the game. Sadly his run of magic wasn’t to last. His lack of experience and familiarity with seeing complex coverages showed up at the worst possible time. The Packers brought a zone blitz that saw big nose tackle B.J. Raji drop into coverage. Hanie never saw it and threw it right to him.

Raji returned the interception 18 yards for a backbreaking touchdown that proved the decisive score of the game. The Packers prevailed 21-14 and went on to win the Super Bowl. The Bears haven’t been back to the playoffs since.

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