Broncos shut out Bears, 22-0, in preseason opener

Joe Dahlke

8 years ago

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 11: Cody Latimer #14 of the Denver Broncos catches a pass in front of DeVante Bausby #20 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO — Six months and four days since winning Super Bowl 50, the Broncos returned to the field for the first time Thursday as they opened the preseason with a 22-0 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. PHOTOS: Denver Broncos take on the Chicago Bears in preseason opener The game started in a big way as quarterback Mark Sanchez ended the first drive game with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas. Sanchez threw an interception to end the Broncos’ second drive. Trevor Siemian took over at quarterback in the second quarter, opening with three completions to Cody Latimer before the Broncos settled for a Brandon McManus 37-yard field goal. After a McManus field goal from 42 yards made it 13-0, Bennie Fowler blocked a Bears punt and Zaire Anderson recovered the ball in the end-zone for a touchdown just before halftime. Sanchez finished 10 of 13 for 99 yards, while Siemian went 7 of 12 for 88 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Rookie Paxton Lynch played in the second half and was 6 of 7 for 74 yards. Like last year when the Broncos won the Super Bowl, it was the defense that stole the show, finishing with seven sacks, including two on former Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in the first quarter. One of those sacks in the third quarter resulted in a safety. The Broncos’ Lorenzo Doss also intercepted Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer in the third quarter. Recap the game in the live blog.

8 years ago

Bears decide to go for it on 4th and 3 – Hoyer sacked by Vontarrius Dora for the 3rd sack of the game and turn it over to the Broncos at Chicago’s 42 yard line. 6:48 left in the 2nd

8 years ago

Bears decide to go for it at 4th and 3 – Hoyer sacked by Vontarrius Dora for the 3rd sack of the game and turn it over to the Broncos at Chicago’s 42 yard line. 6:48 left in the 2nd

8 years ago

Trevor Siemian completes first 3 passes to Cody Latimer to open 2nd quarter. Next passes to the endzone (Bennie Fowler and Jordan Taylor) are incomplete.

8 years ago

Bears’ QB Hoyer throws to Deonte Thompson for 28 yards at Chicago 46 yard line.

8 years ago

Broncos go 3-and-out with 10:08 left in the 2nd.

8 years ago

Brian Hoyer comes in at QB for the Bears and go 3-and-out with 11:28 left in the 2nd.

8 years ago

Trevor Siemian completes first 3 passes to Cody Latimer to open 2nd quarter. Next passes to the endzone (Bennie Fowler and Jordan Taylor) are incomplete.

8 years ago

Brandon McManus 37 yard field goal is good! 10-0 Broncos with 12:58 left in the 2nd.

8 years ago

Trevor Siemian completes first 3 passes to Latimer to open 2nd quarter. Next passes to the endzone (Bennie Fowler and Jordan Taylor) are incomplete.

8 years ago

1st quarter ends with a Bears 3-and-out. Broncos’ Raymond running the punt 16 yards to the 50. Broncos lead Bears 7-0

8 years ago

Broncos go 3-and-out – punt the ball back to Bears with 1:40 left in the 1st.

8 years ago

Bears unable to capitalize on interception – Cutler sacked by TJ Ward! Broncos get the ball with 3:11 left in the 1st.

8 years ago

Bears unable to capitalize on interception – Cutler sacked by TJ Ward. Broncos get the ball with 3:11 left in the 1st.

8 years ago

Mark Sanchez pass is tipped and is intercepted with 4:55 left in the 1st

8 years ago

Cutler sacked by Wolfe and Ray – Broncos force Bears to punt after their first drive of the game

8 years ago

Score 7-0 Broncos with 9:32 left in 1st quarter

8 years ago

Sanchez to Thomas for 32 yard touchdown!

8 years ago

Sanchez to Green for 13 yards to the Chicago 33 yard line

8 years ago

Mark Sanchez throws to Thomas for 11 yards to the Chicago 48 yard line.

8 years ago