Peyton Manning threw four TD passes; Craig Krenzel turned the ball over four times–two fumbles, two interceptions.
Edge: Colts
Running backs
Edgerrin James ran for 204 yards, 15 yards short of his own team record, and had 8.9 yards per carry in just three quarters.
Edge: Colts
Receivers
Reggie Wayne had six catches for 106 yards and two TDs as one of the league’s best groups of receivers dominated.
Edge: Colts
Offensive line
Because of injuries, Colts started rookies Ryan Lilja and Jake Scott at guards. It didn’t show. Penalties plagued Bears’ line.
Edge: Colts
Defensive line
Colts nothing special, but Bears couldn’t stop the run or rush the passer.
Edge: Colts
Linebackers
Bears missed too many tackles, although Lance Briggs had 10. Briggs dropped INT that would have been TD. Colts’ Cato June was in on five tackles, recovered a fumble.
Edge: Colts
Defensive backs
Bears couldn’t challenge Colts’ secondary, which intercepted two passes. Bears gave up 201 passing yards.
Edge: Colts
Special teams
Not a big factor. R.W. McQuarters was forced to fair-catch both of Hunter Smith’s punts. Colts’ Mike Vanderjagt 2-for-2 on field goals.
Edge: Colts
Coaching
Bears didn’t appear to have a plan to pull off the upset.
Edge: Colts
