The Steelers have a long history of memorable moments throughout the years, and during the 2025 season we are going to highlight those moments against each week's opponent.
This week, we feature games against the Chicago Bears.
**Steelers 37, Chicago Bears 34** November 5, 1995
Soldier Field
It was an epic game that included five lead changes and four ties, but it would be the Steelers who would hold on at the end to win in overtime in a game that would be crucial for the team's postseason hopes.
Quarterback Neil O'Donnell completed 34 of 52 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Erric Pegram was a force for the offense, rushing for two touchdowns and scoring another one on a seven-yard pass from O'Donnell.
The overtime win would be the Steelers first win ever in Chicago for the franchise and keep the Steelers in the hunt for the division after starting the season with a 3-4 record.
"This was a very big win," said O'Donnell. "We're on the road and no one gave us a chance to win. It's just a start of a lot of good things to happen."
While the defense allowed the Bears to put up 27 points, they also had more than their share of big plays, including three interceptions and two fumble recoveries, including a 52-yard interception return by linebacker Greg Lloyd.
With the score tied at 27-27 in the fourth quarter and the Steelers having their backs against the wall deep in their own territory, Bears linebacker Alonzo Spellman tipped O'Donnell's pass and linebacker Barry Minter intercepted it at the two-yard line, and returned it for the short touchdown and 34-27 lead.
The Steelers wouldn't be denied. O'Donnell engineered an 11-play, 65-yard drive that resulted in a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ernie Mills tying the game one last time, 34-34, and eventually sending the game into overtime.
The Bears won the overtime toss, but the defense forced a three-and-out. O'Donnell once again drove the offense, setting kicker Norm Johnson up for a 24-yard game-winning field goal.
"Neil was great," said Steelers receiver Yancey Thigpen. "He was poised back in the pocket. Our receivers ran great routes. They played a lot of zone coverage, and we just found the voids."