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The story behind Nick Foles' game-winning touchdown vs. Falcons is totally insane

The story behind Nick Foles gamewinning touchdown vs Falcons is totally insane
Nick Foles stole a game for the Bears on Sunday, and he did it with a gutsy call in the fourth quarter. By Adam Hermann

The story behind Foles' game-winning TD call is just insane originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia" data-reactid="14">The story behind Foles' game-winning TD call is just insane originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Chicago Bears on Sunday, and boy did he capitalize on the opportunity. Foles took over for Mitch Trubisky in the third quarter, and promptly led the Bears to a dramatic comeback win over the Falcons to push Chicago to 3-0." data-reactid="15">Eagles legend Nick Foles saw his first action as a member of the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and boy did he capitalize on the opportunity. Foles took over for Mitch Trubisky in the third quarter, and promptly led the Bears to a dramatic comeback win over the Falcons to push Chicago to 3-0.

Anthony Miller with less than two minutes left, while absorbing a hit from Atlanta's pass rush, a play already impressive on its own." data-reactid="20">Foles threw a game-winning touchdown to Bears wideout Anthony Miller with less than two minutes left, while absorbing a hit from Atlanta's pass rush, a play already impressive on its own.

But the story behind how the play came together is even more amazing.

broke down Foles' inside-the-huddle chatter from the third down TD throw:" data-reactid="22">Monday morning on NFL Network's Good Morning Football, Peter Schrager broke down Foles' inside-the-huddle chatter from the third down TD throw:

Atlanta Falcons in the end zone. Just run there and I'll find you. They don't have time to talk about it, he just says, 'Just go there if it's an all-out blitz.'"" data-reactid="23">"I've spoken with folks in Chicago, here's what happened. It's third and eight, and Nick Foles looks at Anthony Miller and says, 'If it's an all-out blitz, I need you to run to the 'L' in the end zone.' Miller's like, 'What?' Foles goes, 'Run to the 'L' in Atlanta Falcons in the end zone. Just run there and I'll find you. They don't have time to talk about it, he just says, 'Just go there if it's an all-out blitz.'"

And folks, look where this ball wound up:

NICK FOLES.

His 3rd TD of the 4th quarter and the @ChicagoBears have taken the lead! #DaBears

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