NFL Primetime, SF at Chi, Extremely High Winds & 108 Yard TD Return, 11/13/05

NFL record 108-yard TD return, extremely high winds blow a field goal attempt way wide and one punt returner fumbles three times.

Other stats of note:
San Francisco QB Cody Pickett: 1-13, 28 yds, INT
Chicago QB Kyle Orton: 8-13, 67, INT

Bears' Vasher Returns Missed FG 108 Yards
The Associated Press
Sunday, November 13, 2005; 4:20 PM

CHICAGO -- In the longest play in NFL history, Chicago Bears defensive back Nathan Vasher returned a missed field goal 108 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

When Joe Nedney's 52-yard attempt went wide right in a strong wind, Vasher caught the ball over his shoulder, hesitated momentarily whether to come out of the end zone, sprinted to the 15 and then reversed his field with a spin, picking up a convo

Getting blocks down the sideline from Lance Briggs and Chris Harris, Vasher weaved his way past the 49ers for a stunning touchdown that gave the Bears a 7-3 halftime lead.

The previous longest play also was a return of a missed field goal, 107 yards by Baltimore's Chris McAlister against Denver on Sept. 30, 2002.

San Francisco at Chicago
Sunday, November 13, 2005
ESPN's NFL Primetime

[djeanpierre]

I was at this game. During Vasher’s return, half of the stadium was absent because it was right before halftime and people went under the stadium to the concessions. Walking back to my car I was nearly knocked to the ground by a gust of wind. Overall it was a fun day.

[mcj]

That first field goal attempt always cracks me up.

[benntenn]

Nearly 15 years later Robbie Gould is still playing lol

[jimmaloney]

Robbie Gould's kick looked like my golf swing.

[mysteryman]

I love how Tom Jackson couldn't contain himself at 0:21

[Musicrecords]

Why can't it be this windy in Madden, looks so fun

[bullsfan]

"108 yd touchdown return" is not the headline. "Windiest game in NFL history". Thats how i got here.

[Andy-qnxi]

It’s incredible that perhaps the best return in NFL history wasn’t done by the best returner in NFL history.

[MikeBEASTLEY]

I made a gif out of that FG attempt lol

[Andy-qnxi]

Ok, but can we talk about the video game like spin move Vasher put on the 49ers?
*chef kiss*

[vinceniederman]

The First Field Goal Shot is So Funny With The Heavy Winds Blowing The Ball Just Before It Gets To The Post LOL!

[vinceniederman]

The First FG Change is So Priceless LOL and Madden Needs To Have This Kind of Wind to make More Funnier LOL!

[jonblze]

Whoever started Orton in their fantasy lineups for this game are probably scarred for life

[musclescars]

My boy Nate Vasher with that epic return!

[vinceniederman]

The “Whoop” is Comedy Gold by Chris Berman!

[NinaDasher]

0:21 WHAT XD forever hilarious 😂
1:12 Aaaaand
1:18 WHAT XD

[SquaTront]

"It's an Association game, Tom, because everyone knows it's Windy"
😂

[hskshag]

"rookie qb Kyle Orton" holy shit i feel old

[foleynj]

I want to know how anybody sat through this game with this amount of wind. GOOD GOD!🙂😎

[theburnoutsblogpost]

I was at this game when Vacheron returned and it was cold all and windy