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Bears Edge Seahawks in OT

Jan 14, 2007

Chicago — Robbie Gould was good again, and now the Chicago Bears are one victory from the Super Bowl.

Gould kicked a 49-yard field goal 4:58 into overtime Sunday, and the Bears held off the determined Seattle Seahawks for a 27-24 victory.

The Bears will play the Saints next Sunday in the NFC championship game.

Seattle got the ball first in overtime, but Chicago's Israel Idonije forced an 18-yard punt with a strong rush, and the Bears moved in.

Rex Grossman, criticized for erratic play during the regular season, hit Rachid Davis for a third-down pass of 30 yards to the Seattle 36, and the Bears moved into position for the winning points.

Gould, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent and is now headed to the Pro Bowl, hit the 49-yarder, setting off a wild celebration at Soldier Field.