INDIANAPOLIS –
First Quarter Recap
The Bears won the toss and elected to receive.
The Indianapolis defense forced an early three-and-out, behind tremendous run defense by Erik Walden. On a third-and-seven, Walden also drew an illegal hands to the face penalty, which led to the eventual punt.
Frank Gore’s Colts debut came with a five-yard run to start the Colts offense. After that, the Colts had to punt with Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee beating right tackle Jack Mewhort for a sack.
The Bears took advantage of nice field position on their second drive.