1st quarter: Colts score a TD on a short field after Pat O’Donnell’s punt is partially blocked
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The Nick Foles era in Chicago continues Sunday with the veteran quarterback’s first Bears start against the Colts at Soldier Field.
Foles replaced Mitch Trubisky last week against the Atlanta Falcons and threw three touchdown passes in about 4 1/4 u00bd minutes to lead a comeback victory from 16 points down in the fourth quarter. Now, with a full week to prepare he must attack a Colts defense that ranks among the best in the NFL.
“It’s exciting for a lot of different reasons, not necessarily for the quarterback as much as just right now for our team honestly,” coach Matt Nagy said. “We feel like we’re in a good place. We’re going up against a really good football team that is going to come in and challenge us. It’ll be interesting to see offensively how we do against a really good defense.”
The Bears are trying to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2006, the last time they played in the Super Bowl.
But they’ll have to make up for the loss of running back/receiver/punt returner Tarik Cohen, who tore the ACL in his right knee against the Falcons.
“We’ve just got to come out and try to take over his role,” Cordarrelle Patterson said. “But it’s impossible because Tarik does everything. It’s going to be hard trying to fill in his shoes. We have to come out just stay the course and keep doing what we do best.”
Bears special teams ace Sherrick McManis was listed as doubtful to play in Sunday’s game because of a hamstring injury. The Colts already announced cornerback T.J. Carrie (hamstring) and wide receiver Michael Pittman (calf) have been ruled out.
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