Around the League editor Gregg Rosenthal has his takeaways from the game:
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Lessons from Thursday's preseason games
» Peyton Manning had an encouraging performance, even if was only one long drive. He got great protection from his offensive line. He was hurried only one time (barely) in eight drop-backs and stepped up nicely in the pocket. His arm looked good.
His interception to end his drive was the result of two great defensive plays. Bears cornerback D.J. Moore dove to barely tip a pass that was slightly off-target. Safety Major Wright dove to catch the ball.
» Wright later left with a hamstring injury and didn't return.
» Broncos backup quarterback Caleb Hanie was soundly booed by Bears fans who not-so-fondly remembered his days in Chicago. Hanie struggled, but he was briefly a worldwide trending topic. So there's that.
» We feel bad for Bears fans who came to this game. Jay Cutler, Julius Peppers, Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte rested. Brian Urlacher was out with his knee injury.
