In the mass of bodies, Nahshon Wright saw a sliver of dark brown leather.

“I just saw him holding the ball out with two hands,” Wright said.

Jalen Hurts pushed his way into the pile on the Philadelphia Eagles’ infamous Tush Push play. The Eagles needed a first down and were just 11 yards from regaining the lead on Black Friday in a game that felt as if it were about to turn in their favor.

Then the unheralded Chicago Bears cornerback, who wasn’t even supposed to be a starter this season, flew around the pile and ripped the ball from Hurts’ hands. Wright somehow worked his way to the bottom of the pile to recover the fumble.

The Bears took over and drove downfield for a touchdown that extended a one-point lead to eight. The Bears went on to close out a surprising victory over the defend

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