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Bears DT Khyiris Tonga Recovers Fumble During Win Over Giants
Jan 2, 2022, 2:44 PM
Khyiris Tonga #95 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after a fumble recovery in the third quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
(Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU and current Chicago Bears defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga recovered a fumble during a win over the New York Giants.
The Bears hosted the Giants at Soldier Field on Sunday, January 2.
With 2:36 remaining in the third quarter, Giants quarterback Mike Glennon lost the football on a strip-sack forced by Trevis Gipson.
Tonga recovered the loose football at the Chicago 44-yard line.
The young guys are BALLIN'. @trevisgipson on the strip sack & @khyiristonga with the recovery. #NYGvsCHI | #DaBears pic.twitter.com/lNWgwRAejq
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 2, 2022
At the time of Tonga’s fumble recovery, Chicago owned a 29-3 lead.
Earlier in the game, the former BYU standout served as a fullback on a Bears touchdown drive.
.@khyiristonga 😤 #LocalsInTheNFL @kslsports https://t.co/GgEaENLRFK
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) January 2, 2022
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The Bears held on for a 26-point victory.
Tonga finished the game with two total tackles, one solo tackle, and a fumble recovery.
With the win, the Bears improved to a 6-10 record this season.
Chicago’s regular season finale is on the road against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, January 9 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX.
