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Bears defense falters in the end in loss to Broncos

Nam Y. Huh, AP Photos

Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson (90) pressures Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half Sunday at Soldier Field.

Bears rookie cornerback Terell Smith was ready for his moment.

“I feel like the coaches did a good job of keeping us prepared,” the fifth-round draft pick from Minnesota said. “I feel like I was well-prepared. The lights didn’t feel too bright. I felt like I knew my assignments.”

And then it happened. With Russell Wilson and the Broncos taking possession at their 19-yard-line in a tie game with 2:52 left in regulation following a Bears failure on fourth-and-one, Wilson lofted a deep ball for rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims, who sped past Smith to make the catch for a 48-yard gain to the Bears 33.