Blast from the Past: Ravens vs. Bears

The Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears have played four times since 1996, the year the Ravens became an NFL team. The series between the two franchises is tied 2-2, with the Ravens and Bears winning both games at home.

Let's take a look back at the last two meetings between these teams.

Last Meeting: December 20th, 2009 (in Baltimore) --

Score: Ravens win 31-7

Main Headline:

ESPN -- 'Flacco sets career-high with 4 TDs as Ravens capitalize on 6 Bears' turnovers'

Ravens' Notable Performances:

• Joe Flacco: 21/29 with 234 yards and four touchdowns.
• Todd Heap: Five receptions for 56 yards and two touchdowns.
• Derrick Mason: Six receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown.
• Domonique Foxworth: Two receptions.
• Ray Lewis: Nine tackles, one sack.

Highlights:

• Here on NFL.com.

Last Meeting in Chicago: October 23rd, 2005 --

Score: Bears win 10-6

Main Headline:

ESPN -- 'Early TD enough to give No. 3 defense win over No. 2'

Ravens' Notable Performances:

• Anthony Wright: 18/32 for 164 yards.
• Todd Heap: Seven receptions for 71 yards.
• Chris McAlister: Six tackles.

Obviously, these two games have absolutely no effect on the game being played later today, especially since most players that played in the 2005 and 2009 games aren't on the current rosters for either team. It is just always fun to take a look back on the past.