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NFL: Seattle 29, Chicago 26 (OT)

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Chicago Bears kickoff return specialists Devin Hester (L) is stopped by Seattle Seahawks' Bryan Gilmore in the first quarter at Qwest Field in Seattle on August 16, 2008. The Seahawks beat the Bears 29-26 in overtime. (UPI Photo/Jim Bryant) 
Published: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1:34 AM

SEATTLE, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Brandon Coutu's 36-yard field goal in overtime handed the Seattle Seahawks a 29-26 pre-season victory over Chicago Saturday night.

The Bears missed a chance to win the game in regulation when Robbie Gould missed a 47-yard attempt as time expired.

Justin Forsett had runs of 37 yards and 15 yards in a 69-yard drive that set up the winning kick in overtime. Forsett finished with 136 yards and a touchdown on the ground for Seattle, and Jordan Kent picked up 50 yards on four receptions.

Charlie Frye went 20-of-35 passing for 209 yards but he also threw three interceptions.

Coutu kicked five field goals for the Seahawks.

Chicago starter Rex Grossman completed 9-of-15 passes for 74 yards and an interception. Rookie Caleb Hanie was 5-of-9 passing for 46 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and Kyle Orton connected on 5-of-9 passes for 43 yards.

Kellen Davis had three catches for 55 yards and one TD.

Topics: Brandon Coutu, Charlie Frye, Jordan Kent, Justin Forsett, Kellen Davis, Robbie Gould
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