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Found December 24, 2012 on Sports Blog Net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brian Urlacher,  Charles Tillman,  Kelvin Hayden,  Chris Conte,  Anthony Walters,  Matt Forte,  Kahlil Bell,  Armando Allen,  Harvey Unga,  Nick Roach,  Lovie Smith
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  Detroit Lions
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[caption id="attachment_11145" align="alignleft" width="300"] Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) celebrates Charles Tillman's touchdown in the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at University of Phoenix Stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)[/caption] The Bears went to Arizona on Sunday and came away with a victory. It wasn't the most impressive or most exciting win, but they got the job done and are still right in the playoff hunt. Winning 28-13 over the Cardinals and producing just 297 yards of total offense won't turn many heads, but it felt like the Bears wanted it more from beginning to end. Cornerback Charles Tillman and Kelvin Hayden both had impressive games. Tillman had eight tackles and an interception, which he took back early in third quarter for a touchdown to put the Bears up 28-6. Hayden reeled in his first interception of the season late in the fourth quarter as the Cardinals were looking t...
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