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Smith blames himself, defense for Bears’ meltdown

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Major Wright is unable to stop Seahawks receiver Sidney Rice as he scores the winning touchdown Sunday overtime at Soldier Field.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

Bears receiver Brandon Marshall and quarterback Jay Cutler react from the bench Sunday as the Seahawks score near the end of regulation at Soldier Field.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

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With the game on the line, the normally stout Bears defense was no match for Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson, who guided his team to a 23-17 victory with back-to-back TD drives at the end of regulation and in overtime that covered 177 yards.