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Bears Cornerback's Savvy Play Blocks Raiders' Last-Minute Field Goal Attempt
29 Sep
Summary
- Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell blocked a 54-yard field goal attempt by the Raiders in the final minute to preserve a 25-25 victory.
- Blackwell's play was aided by intel from Bears long snapper Scott Daly on the Raiders' snapping tendencies.
- The Bears' special teams unit struggled with kickoff coverage, but Blackwell's heroics covered up their shortcomings.
On September 29, 2025, the Chicago Bears managed to squeeze out a 25-25 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4, thanks to a blocked field-goal attempt in the final minute. The hero of the day was Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell, who ripped off the left edge and got a hand on Daniel Carlson's 54-yard field goal attempt to preserve the Bears' narrow win.
Blackwell's game-saving play was aided by an insight he received from Bears long snapper Scott Daly earlier in the week. Daly had noticed that the Raiders' snapper would move the ball right before snapping it, and Blackwell used this information to time his jump perfectly.
While the Bears' special teams unit struggled with kickoff coverage throughout the game, Blackwell's heroics helped cover up their shortcomings. Notably, a 38-yard return by the Raiders' Dylan Laube had set up the team for their last-minute field goal attempt, which Blackwell ultimately blocked.
The Bears' victory marked their second consecutive win, a feat they had not achieved since last year. Blackwell's savvy play not only secured the win but also reinforced the team's decision to sign him to a two-year contract extension earlier this year, making him the highest-paid core special teams player in the league.
