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After focusing this week on plugging leaks in the run game, the Bears’ defense quickly sprung another one Sunday.
On the Panthers’ eighth play from scrimmage, running back Chuba Hubbard broke free for a 38-yard touchdown. It was already the third touchdown run of 25 yards or more against the Bears this season.
“That was a make-or-break moment,” defensive tackle Andrew Billings said. “We could have folded. Or we could have persevered, and that’s what we did.