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NFL: Chicago 23, Carolina 22

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Oct. 28, 2012. The Bears won 23-22. UPI/Brian Kersey
1 of 2 | Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Oct. 28, 2012. The Bears won 23-22. UPI/Brian Kersey | License Photo

CHICAGO, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Chicago's Robbie Gould blasted a 41-yard field goal on the last play of the game Sunday, pulling out a 23-22 win for the Bears over Carolina.

Gould's last-second boot came after Jay Cutler guided the Bears down the field in nine plays, completing 6-of-7 passes on the drive for 52 yards to set up the winning score.

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Cutler overcame a poor first half to finish the game with a 19-for-28 passing efficiency for 186 yards, a touchdown and an interception, while Matt Forte picked up 70 yards with a TD on 15 carries.

Brandon Marshall made nine grabs for 98 yards as the Bears (6-1) won their fifth straight.

Chicago had grabbed a 20-19 advantage late in the game when Tim Jennings intercepted a Cam Newton pass and ran it in for the score.

Newton (20-for-39, 314 yards, two interceptions) then put the Panthers into field goal range and Justin Medlock kicked a 43-yarder off the right upright for a 22-20 Carolina lead with 2:27 left.

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