BRONCOS AT BEARS
We’re live from Soldier Field in Chicago for the much-anticipated kickoff to the Broncos’ 2012 preseason. With kickoff approximately an hour away, the tarp has been taken off the field and a few players have already started warming up. This blog will keep you updated on all the action from tonight’s game.
BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Fans can also follow the action on Twitter via the Broncos’ official gameday account. @BroncosGameday will keep fans updated with live, in-game updates throughout tonight’s contest.
PRESEASON LIVE: You can watch tonight’s game on KUSA TV’s sister station, KTVD-TV (Channel 20) in Denver. The broadcast will feature Dave Logan (play-by-play) and Ed McCaffrey (color commentary), with Rod Mackey providing reporting from the sidelines. Fans outside the Denver area can watch the game live online in high definition here.
READY FOR SOLDIER FIELD: The players are excited for tonight’s game to kick off. Click here to see some of their tweets.
LIGHTNING CLEARS FIELD: The players have left the field due to thunder and lightning in the area.
BRONCOS AT BEARS ROSTER UPDATE: A few Broncos players are not expected to play in tonight’s preseason opener.
COIN TOSS, CAPTAINS AND STARTERS: Denver won the toss and elected to receive to start the game.
MANNING LEADS FIRST DRIVE: The Broncos’ first drive of the season sees quarterback Peyton Manning go 4-for-7, but the drive ends when a pass intended for wide receiver Brandon Stokley is intercepted by Chicago’s Major Wright.
MILLER’S FUMBLE RECOVERY LEADS TO FIELD GOAL: Broncos linebacker Von Miller scoops up a fumble by the Bears’ Michael Bush. Denver takes advantage of field position inside the Bears’ 10-yard line on a 28-yard field goal by Matt Prater.
BRONCOS PUSH LEAD TO 10-0: The Broncos made it 10-0 on a seven-play, 57-yard scoring drive capped by a two-yard touchdown run by running back Lance Ball.
BRONCOS AT BEARS: HALFTIME RUNDOWN: Denver leads the Bears by a substantial margin in several key stats at halftime of the team’s preseason opener.
FOX’S HALFTIME QUOTES: At halftime, Broncos Head Coach John Fox talked about what he thought of quarterback Peyton Manning and his team’s defensive effort.
BRONCOS LEAD 17-0 AFTER OMON’S TD: Denver has stretched its lead to 17 thanks to a seven-play, 52-yard drive that ended with a 3-yard touchdown run by running back Xavier Omon.
BRONCOS STRETCH LEAD TO 24-0: Denver makes it 24-0 as rookie quarterback Brock Osweiler hooks up with wide receiver Jason Hill for the Broncos’ first passing touchdown of the evening.
BEARS ON THE BOARD: Chicago has cut Denver’s lead to 24-3 on a 47-yard field goal by Bears kicker Robbie Gould.
DENVER AHEAD 31-3: Denver’s lead is now 31-3 thanks to a five-play scoring drive that ended with a 25-yard pass from quarterback Adam Weber to tight end Cornelius Ingram.
Kod I hope he doesn’t get fined. I think the commish needs to take intent into consideration when hes passing fines out. But if he does get a fine I know he will pay it and not make a big deal.
Must he the rib vest and the Jersey. Go look at pictures. They all look like they’ve gained twenty pounds and sorry, Peyton is in better shape than ive seen him in a long time.
thanks for the article cat……………great read. We know deep down that Peyton thinks his performance was decent, but nowhere near his standards…………which will only make him work harder. But he has to be highly encouraged to say the least. I love how sincere he is and I truly admire his love for the game. All he wants to do is win………..and that’s the type of guy I want on my team!
Dooms penalty was laughable, I think the hit mcellain put on hanie was much worse!
Whats up kod? didnt mean to leave you hangin!
No worries Scalp……….
I’m now looking forward to the next game and see our number 1′s play at least a quarter. Hard to build game-time rhythm only playing 1 series…………it’s all a work in progress. At least we didn’t have a couple of 3 and outs!
Nate is going to be ok. He’s being viewed by many as being a bust without the consideration of playing one of the most difficult positions on the field and coming into the NFL without any OTAs. He is a quiet producer. Will be the best linebacker, after Von Miller, when it’s all said and done. Proud of you big guy. We are rooting for you back home!
Kod… he was totally humbled by the opportunity that we gave him, to play football again! He is good stuff and very sincere. Nice to see that. Still can’t wait to see him take a hit. Maybe next week when I’m there.
Hey Kod, I thought all the QB’s did pretty well last night nothing flashy. Peyton just trying to get some rhythm going, Hanie not bad not good. Os looked really good at times. Weber missed a wide open receiver but came back with a nice TD pass.
I watched Gronk the Bronc a little last night opened up a couple nice holes for RB’s. Going to watch how he develops through the preseason.
Just read that Ryan Mathews from the Chargers broke his clavicle on the first carry of the game last night. The Chargers were going to get back to running the ball heavy again and now they are thin at RB.
The game is on again! I am in heaven!
Horse… is Mathews another one who is always hurt?
He’s kinda been like Moreno cat…………injury prone over the last few years……….always seems to be something.
Injury kept Royal from playing as well………..he has a groin injury………something he seems to be prone of as well. It’s funny how some players never seem to get injured and others just can’t avoid it.
So, how are the Jets gonna handle TT tonight? Will they use him in the wildcat on the opening series? Does he play conventional QB for a quarter?
New blog, Kod, will respond to Tebow comment there.