Vasher returns missed FG record 108 yards
CHICAGO -- Chicago Bears defensive back Nathan Vasher returned a missed field goal an NFL-record 108 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
| 2005 | Nathan Vasher, Chicago | Missed FG | 108 |
| 2002 | Chris McAlister, Baltimore | Missed FG | 107 |
| 2004 | Ed Green, Baltimore | INT | 106 |
| 1979 | Roy Green, St. Louis | Kickoff | 106 |
| 1967 | Noland Smith, Kansas City | Kickoff | 106 |
| 1956 | Al Carmichael, Green Bay | Kickoff | 106 |
| -- David Rose, ESPN Research | |||
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 convoy of blockers.
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 return of a missed field goal was 107 yards by Baltimore's Chris McAlister against Denver on Sept. 30, 2002.
Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press
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