Mitch Trubisky's impressive debut in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Broncos was complemented by a balanced rushing attack that produced 173 yards on 36 carries.
Benny Cunningham ran for 41 yards on seven attempts, including a 1-yard touchdown burst that gave the Bears a 14-10 lead midway the third quarter. Rookie Tarik Cohen added 39 yards on seven attempts and Ka'Deem Carey rushed for 31 yards on four attempts. Trubisky padded the total by scrambling for 38 yards on runs of 16, 12 and 10 yards.
"I thought we ran the ball very efficiently," coach John Fox said after the Bears' 24-17 loss at Soldier Field.