Walter Payton reaches 100 touchdowns in Bears victory at Buccaneers
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On October 6, 1985, the Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-19, with Walter Payton becoming the sixth player in NFL history to reach 100 career touchdowns. The game saw the Bears trailing 12-3 at halftime before a comeback led by quarterback Jim McMahon, who threw for 292 yards. Payton scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal the victory and improve the Bears' record to 5-0. The match highlighted a pivotal moment in NFL history as Payton set a significant milestone in his career.
- •Bears win 27-19 against Buccaneers on October 6, 1985.
- •Walter Payton scores his 100th and 101st career touchdowns.
- •Bears improve to 5-0, marking their best start since 1963.
- •Jim McMahon passes for 292 yards, leading a second-half comeback.
- •Bears' defense holds Buccaneers to just 29 rushing yards.
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