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First Quarter Recap

December 11th, 2011 - 2:49pm by Max HensonOther posts by Max Henson

The Broncos and Bears are scoreless after the first quarter of play.

D.J. Williams recorded a sack for the Denver defense, which has forced three punts.

The Denver offense was able to move the ball into Chicago territory thanks in large part to 23-yard catch from Matt Willis, but Tim Tebow was intercepted by Charles Tillman at the Bears’ 24-yard line late in the quarter.

Britton Colquitt has punted twice and Chicago return man Devin Hester has been forced to call for two fair catches.

Denver takes over on their own 29-yard line to start the second quarter.

Tags: Britton Colquitt, Chicago Bears, D.J. Williams, First Quarter, Gameday Coverage, Week 14
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Broncos Starters vs. Chicago

December 11th, 2011 - 2:09pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

In addition to the season-long teams captains of Brian Dawkins, Champ Bailey, Wesley Woodyard, Chris Kuper and Willis McGahee, Joe Mays walked out to midfield for the coin toss as today’s game captain.

The Bears called tails and won the toss, and elected to defer. The Broncos received to start the game.

The starting offense took the field with Tim Tebow at quarterback. Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Chris Kuper and Orlando Franklin make up the offensive line. Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker are at receiver, Willis McGahee and Spencer Larsen are in the backfield and Daniel Fells is at tight end.

After a punt, the starting Denver defense lined up.

Elvis Dumervil, Brodrick Bunkley, Marcus Thomas and Robert Ayers make up the line. At linebacker are Von Miller, Joe Mays and D.J. Williams. In the secondary are Champ Bailey, Andre’ Goodman, Brian Dawkins and Quinton Carter.

Tags: Captains, Chicago Bears, Gameday Coverage, Starters, Week 14
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Broncos vs. Bears: Pregame Photos

December 11th, 2011 - 1:47pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

Here’s a look at pregame warmups from field level, courtesy of Eric Lars Bakke, Gabriel Christus and Ben Hays.

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Tags: Chicago Bears, Gameday Coverage, Pregame Photos, Week 14
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Broncos’ Week 14 TV Coverage

December 11th, 2011 - 12:50pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

Courtesy of the506.com, here’s a look at which areas of the country will be able to see the Broncos-Bears game this afternoon.

FOX doesn’t have a double-header today, so areas get either an early game or a late game.

As you can see on the above map, the majority of the country will see the Broncos-Bears tilt (shaded blue) at 2:05 p.m. MST.

We’re a little more than an hour away from kickoff.

Tags: Chicago Bears, Gameday Coverage, TV Coverage, Week 14
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Broncos vs. Bears: Inactives

December 11th, 2011 - 12:33pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

Just got official word of the Broncos inactives for today’s game.

Eddie Royal, Quinn Johnson, Mike Mohamed, Manny Ramirez, Tony Hills, Julius Thomas and Derrick Harvey will not suit up for this afternoon’s game against Chicago.

For the Bears, QB Jay Cutler, QB Nathan Enderle, RB Matt Forte, S Major Wright, G Ricky Henry, TE Andre Smith and DT Anthony Adams are inactive.

Tags: Chicago Bears, Gameday Coverage, Injury report, Week 14
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Injury Report vs. Chicago

December 9th, 2011 - 12:47pm by Max HensonOther posts by Max Henson

Here is the Broncos’ Week 14 injury report:

David Bruton — Probable (Achilles)
Ryan Clady — Probable (Knee)
Willis McGahee — Questionable (Knee)
Eddie Royal — Questionable (Concussion)
Von Miller — Probable (Thumb)
Quinton Carter — Probable (Heat Cramps)
Jeremiah Johnson — Probable (Ankle)
Mitch Unrein — Probable (Back)

And here is the injury report for the Chicago Bears:

Jay Cutler — Out (Right Thumb)
Matt Forte — Out (Knee)
Major Wright — Out (Shoulder)

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Tags: Chicago Bears, Injury report, Week 14
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Series History: Broncos vs. Bears

December 9th, 2011 - 9:35am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas

On Sunday, Denver and Chicago will meet for just the 14th time in the teams’ histories. The Bears own a 7-6 advantage overall, however the Broncos lead the series 4-3 in Denver.

The Bears have won the past two meetings – the only two times the teams met in the past decade. The last time Denver and Chicago met was November 25, 2007 when the Bears won an overtime decision by a score of 37-34 at Solider Field in Chicago.

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Tags: Chicago Bears, Series History, Week 14
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Containing Hester

December 8th, 2011 - 5:30pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

Chicago Bears wide receiver/returner Devin Hester is, to put it mildly, dangerous.

The sixth-year pro is second in NFL history with 18 total return touchdowns, including 12 punt returns, 5 kickoff returns and one missed field goal return.

Champ Bailey is plenty familiar with the way Hester can change a game, as Hester returned a punt and kickoff for touchdowns en route to a 37-34 Bears victory in Denver the last time the two teams faced off.

“We know what type of player he is,” Bailey said, adding that he wouldn’t kick to Hester “in a million years.” “You don’t take any chances with the guy. He’s the best in the game, the best ever in my book.”

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Tags: Brian Dawkins, Britton Colquitt, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, Week 14
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Broncos Stay Grounded

December 7th, 2011 - 5:47pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by Kenny Legan

Having won five games in a row, and six of their last seven, the Denver Broncos have garnered increased attention from around the nation as they turned their 1-4 start into a 7-5 record.

But despite the additional intensity from outside sources, the team hasn’t let it become a distraction.

“For me, (I want) to consistently be motivated and come out here and work extremely hard and not worry about everything else on the outside — whatever good or bad is said,” quarterback Tim Tebow said. “Just let that be on the outside and focus on things I can control and come in here being a great teammate, work as hard as I can and try to get a little bit better.”

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Tags: AFC West, Tim Tebow, Week 14
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Bears Coach Smith Praises Tebow

December 7th, 2011 - 4:34pm by Max HensonOther posts by Max Henson

Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith doesn’t bother concerning himself with the future.

In a conference call earlier today, he said he prefers to stay focused on the here and now.

This Sunday, Smith’s team travels to Denver to take on the Broncos and quarterback Tim Tebow, who’s helped string together five straight victories.

And at the moment, Smith has been impressed with what Tebow’s brought to the Denver offense.

“He’s leading his team to victories,” Smith said of Tebow. “When you’re the starting quarterback in the NFL and you’ve led your team to five wins in a row, you’re doing something pretty good. From what I’ve seen, people tend to keep looking a year down the way, two years down the way. They ought to just live in the moment.”

“I see someone that is getting it right now.”

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Tags: Caleb Hanie, Chicago Bears, Lovie Smith, Tim Tebow, Week 14
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