Chicago Bears hold on to beat the New York Giants 17-13 and start the season 2-0 for the 1st time since 2013

Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) returns an interception in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The interception was called back after Jackson was called for defensive interference. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

CHICAGO _ The Chicago Bears defense held off a last-minute drive by an opponent for the second straight week to secure a 17-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.

Daniel Jones' pass from the 10-yard line to Golden Tate as time expired fell incomplete, and Tate was subsequently called for offensive pass interference.

The Bears led by 17 points at halftime. The Giants slowly chipped away at the lead but ran out of time to complete the comeback. The Bears, who held off the Lions in the end zone in Week 1, improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2013, when they started 3-0.

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

On the final drive, Jones completed a 6-yard pass on fourth-and-4 to Dion Lewis and a 3-yard pass to Darius Slayton on fourth-and-1.

Bears kicker Cairo Santos missed a 50-yard field-goal attempt with 2:02 to play, missing a chance for the Bears to go up by a touchdown. Santos' kick dropped wide left, and the Giants took over at their own 40-yard line trailing 17-13.

Before the missed field goal, the Bears went for it on fourth-and-2, and quarterback Mitch Trubisky's pass, which was intended for Jimmy Graham, was deflected and popped into the air. Right tackle Bobby Massie grabbed it for a 4-yard catch to keep the drive alive.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson runs the ball as New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry defends in the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

The New York Giants line up against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches the fourth quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky hands off to David Montgomery against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) calls out a play in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) carries the ball against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller (17) drops a pass in the end zone while defended by New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) in the first quarter on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy argues a penalty call against the Bears in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Mascot Staley Da Bear holds up a sign in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears' game against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles ahead of New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez (54) in the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Giants, 17-13. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos lines up a field goal attempt from 50 yards in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears cornerback Buster Skrine (24) tackles New York Giants running back Dion Lewis (33) in the third quarter on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery rushes in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS)