Mark Sanchez made a strong opening argument for the
Denver Broncos' starting quarterback job, throwing for 99 yards and
a touchdown in the first quarter, and the defending Super Bowl
champions beat the Chicago Bears 22-0 in the preseason opener on
Thursday night.
He completed 10 of 13 passes in the first quarter and led a
game-opening 76-yard touchdown drive. He was intercepted by Jerrell
Freeman on the Broncos' second possession.
It was a rough start for a Bears team looking for more after going
6-10 in coach John Fox's first season.
Jay Cutler threw for 18 yards and got sacked twice in the first
quarter. Brian Hoyer threw for 81 yards in the second period but
was sacked three times.
On a positive note for the Bears, Alshon Jeffery played after being
limited by a strained hamstring and caught a 12-yard pass. And
Kevin White caught his first pass for Chicago after missing his
rookie season because of a fractured shin.
The Bears play their second preseason game next Thursday at New England.
