CHICAGO -- Standing in his Soldier Field suite on Dec. 22, 2024, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles felt mixed emotions as he watched the Detroit Lions score their final touchdown in a 34-17 rout.

On one hand, losing to a division rival while in the midst of a 10-game losing streak in a stadium full of fans cheering on the visitors, stung. A lot.

But there was something about this play that tempered Poles' frustration.

The infamous play known as "Stumble Bum" was the brainchild of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The play began with quarterback Jared Goff taking the snap and faking a stumble as he dropped back. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs dove to the ground as if trying to recover a fumble. After Bears defenders bit on the fake, Goff delivered a 21-yard touchdown pass to t

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