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Through the years: Broncos vs. Bears

Denver and Chicago have played 14 all-time regular-season games, dating to Dec. 5, 1971.

Denver's Louis Wright grabs hold of the Bears' Walter Payton while Chicago's Jeff Sevy attempts to break his grasp in the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 12, 1976 in Chicago.
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Denver's Louis Wright grabs hold of the Bears' Walter Payton while Chicago's Jeff Sevy attempts to break his grasp in the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 12, 1976 in Chicago.

Broncos quarterback Norris Weese eludes Chicago linebacker Don Rives on Dec. 12, 1976 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Broncos quarterback Norris Weese eludes Chicago linebacker Don Rives on Dec. 12, 1976 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Chicago's Alan Page, left, reaches for Denver running back Lonnie Perrin during the first half on Oct. 16, 1978 in Denver.
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Chicago's Alan Page, left, reaches for Denver running back Lonnie Perrin during the first half on Oct. 16, 1978 in Denver.

Denver quarterback John Elway looks back as Chicago's Al Harris closes in during the second quarter on Oct. 2, 1983 in Chicago.
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Denver quarterback John Elway looks back as Chicago's Al Harris closes in during the second quarter on Oct. 2, 1983 in Chicago.

Chicago's Walter Payton rushes during first-quarter action against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 9, 1984, at Solider Field in Chicago.
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Chicago's Walter Payton rushes during first-quarter action against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 9, 1984, at Solider Field in Chicago.

Denver running back Rod Bernstine runs up the middle in a muddy game against the Bears on December 18, 1993 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver running back Rod Bernstine runs up the middle in a muddy game against the Bears on December 18, 1993 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Chicago defensive end Richard Dent, left, is blocked by Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe on Dec. 18, 1993 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago defensive end Richard Dent, left, is blocked by Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe on Dec. 18, 1993 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Chicago quarterback Kordell Stewart, left, leaps over Bears guard Chris Villarrial and Broncos linebacker Al Wilson for a touchdown against the Broncos in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003 in Denver.
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Chicago quarterback Kordell Stewart, left, leaps over Bears guard Chris Villarrial and Broncos linebacker Al Wilson for a touchdown against the Broncos in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003 in Denver.

Broncos defensive tackles Marcus Thomas (79) and Ryan McBean (98) try and block a field-goal try from Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 in Denver.
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Broncos defensive tackles Marcus Thomas (79) and Ryan McBean (98) try and block a field-goal try from Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 in Denver.

Denver quarterback Tim Tebow scrambles against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.
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Denver quarterback Tim Tebow scrambles against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.

Broncos running back Willis McGahee, middle, runs against the Chicago Bears in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.
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Broncos running back Willis McGahee, middle, runs against the Chicago Bears in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.

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