Broncos at Bears: First Half Photos
View photos from the first half of Denver's preseason opener at Chicago.

Manning lets one fly in the first quarter of the Broncos' preseason opener.

Manning marched the Broncos down the field on his first and only drive, but it ended with an interception off a tipped ball near the goal line.

Decker collides with a Bears defender after he catches a pass from Manning.

Manning locks and loads.

Manning communicates with the sideline before a play.

Ball tries to shake linebacker Lance Briggs in the open field.

McGahee totes the rock in the first quarter.

A sight Broncos fans look forward to seeing much more of in the 2012 season.

Von Miller recovers a fumble in the first quarter that led to the first points of the game, a Matt Prater field goal.

Prater nails a 28-yard field goal to put the Broncos on the board.


Willis makes one of his three first half catches which totaled 43 yards.

Moreno gets one of his five first-half carries.

McGahee finds a hole.

Brandon Marshall tries to bring down Miller after he recovers the fumble.

Miller returns a fumble to inside the 10-yard line.

Miller and company celebrate after the turnover.

Willis led the team with 43 first-half receiving yards.

Hanie was 7-for-14 with 79 passing yards in the first half.

Tamme looks the ball into his arms in tight coverage.

Manning gives some directions to Lance Ball.

McGahee fights for the extra yard.

Bailey guards former teammate Brandon Marshall.

Manning lets one go.

Dumervil rushes from the edge.

Hanie at the line of scrimmage.


Willis continues his strong first half.

Hanie scrambles.

Hanie launches one deep.

Manning and Decker watch from the sideline.

Irving and some friends bring down the ball carrier.

Thompson brings back a punt.


Ayers celebrates a sack.

Moreno protects the football on the carry.


Ball carries the football and some Bears defenders for an extra yard.

After a catch, Hill puts a move on a Bears defender.

Ball finds a hole and plunges in for a touchdown from the 2-yard line.

Ball celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game's first touchdown.

Thomas makes a catch and squeezes the ball.

Miller and Thomas share a laugh on the sideline.