Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) celebrate after Jackson’s interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. The Denver Broncos won 31-28. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates with his teammates after interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. The Denver Broncos won 31-28. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) dejected on the bench after losing the game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. The Broncos won 31-28. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gains yardage against Chicago Bears defensive end Rasheem Green (94) in the second quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) on a run after a long pass reception against Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) celebrates with place kicker Wil Lutz (16) who kicked the winning field goal against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, left, and head coach Sean Payton on the sidelines in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets fans coming off the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 31-28 at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates coming off the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 31-28 at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. Cooper has a clutch fumble recovery for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to tie the game. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0), center, celebrates with teammates linebacker Drew Sanders (41), left, and safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32), right, after Cooper scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. Broncos won 31-28. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on the line in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs against Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) after a pass reception in the second quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) finds a hole in between Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49), T.J. Edwards (53, center and safety Jaquan Brisker (9), right, and finds the end zone in the first quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) under pressure from Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) on a keeper in the first quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 01: Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a complete pass to running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) under pressure from Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) in the third quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton on the sidelines during the game against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) in the first quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) on a keeper in the first quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) heads to the end zone against the Chicago Bears on a fumble recovery to tie the game, after the extra point, in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. Broncos went on to win their first game of the season 31-28. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) gains a few yards against Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) in the first quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) celebrates his touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 1, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) celebrates this touchdown with teammate Khalil Herbert (24) in the second quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a catch for a touchdown against Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) in the second quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a catch for a touchdown against Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) in the second quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) wraps up Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) on a keeper in the first quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) on a run against Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) in the first quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) makes a catch against Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) in the first quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) scored a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) in celebration after McLaughlin scored a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a complete pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) under pressure from Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, left, before the run out to play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) hands a few autographed hats back to fans before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) on the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on the field to warm up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton on the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago October 01, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) celebrate after Jackson’s interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field Oct. 01, 2023. The Denver Broncos won 31-28. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Broncos took on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Broncos came back to win 31-28 over the Bears.





































