DENVER — The final minute overshadowed virtually everything else that happened in the Bears’ 16-14 victory over the Broncos on Sunday, but there was plenty to unpack from the bizarre afternoon.
Here are three quick takeaways from the game:
Recommitment to running. The Bears ran more in the first half against the Broncos than they did in the entirety of their opener. They gained 59 yards on 16 attempts before halftime, and rookie David Montgomery led them with four carries for 30 yards. Montgomery finished with 62 yards and a touchdown, and the team’s 153 yards rushing was its fifth-highest under Matt Nagy.