Steelers survive on MNF after late Bears comeback attempt

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell nailed a 40-yard field goal in the final minute to help his team edge the Chicago Bears 29-27 on Monday night.

Chicago had its chance to steal the victory, but Cairo Santos missed a 65-yard kick as time expired.

The Bears, who were down 20-6 late in the third quarter, took the lead just minutes before Boswell's field goal.

Rookie quarterback Justin Fields led a clutch touchdown drive to put Chicago up 27-26, overcoming a controversial taunting penalty by his team's defense that extended Pittsburgh's previous drive.

Chicago linebacker Cassius Marsh, who used to play for the Steelers, drew the flag after he looked over to Pittsburgh's bench following a third-down sack of Ben Roethlisberger.

The Steelers used their second chance to get into field-goal range and go up 26-20.

Roethlisberger connected on two touchdown passes to rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth to give Pittsburgh a double-digit lead entering the fourth.

Fields and Co. struggled to keep up during the first three quarters, though they had a third-quarter touchdown called back due to another questionable call by officials.

Chicago's signal-caller threw a score to tight end Jimmy Graham, only for offensive lineman James Daniels to get flagged for a low block.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney later ran in a touchdown to cut Pittsburgh's deficit. The Bears then drew within three points after scoring on a Steelers punt-return fumble.

Pittsburgh moves to 5-3 with the win and remains in the thick of the AFC North race. Meanwhile, Chicago's playoff hopes are all but over after dropping to 3-6.