Chalk Talk: When was Bears' last TD on first play?

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Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.


When was the last time the Bears scored a touchdown on their first play from scrimmage like they did Sunday on David Montgomery's 80-yard run?
Vince W.
Roselle, Illinois


The last time the Bears scored a touchdown on their first play was Dec. 17, 1995 on a 15-yard run by Rashaan Salaam in a 31-10 win over the Buccaneers at Soldier Field. The TD came after Bears linebacker Ron Cox intercepted a Trent Dilfer pass on Tampa Bay's first play from scrimmage.


Where does David Montgomery's 80-yard touchdown run against the Texans rank among the longest in Bears history?
Brian S.
Hammond, Indiana


David Montgomery's 80-yard run tied for the fourth longest in Bears history, matching Neal Anderson's 80-yard TD Nov. 27, 1988 in a 16-0 win over the Packers at Soldier Field. The only three longer runs in franchise history are Bill Osmanski's 86-yard TD Oct. 15, 1939 against the Chicago Cardinals, Beattie Feathers' 82-yard TD Oct. 10, 1934 versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and Rick Casares' 81-yard TD Oct. 16, 1955 against the Baltimore Colts.