Chicago Bears 24, Cleveland Browns 14
The Bears looked pretty solid last night despite not using many regulars. Caleb Hanie got the start at QB and he completed 7 of 10 passes for 83 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs. Nathan Enderle finished up this game at QB by completing 6 of 13 passes for 67 yards without a TD pass or INT. Robert Hughes was very solid for the Bears last night as he rushed for 69 yards on 16 carries (4.3 ypc) with 2 TD runs and he also caught 2 passes for 26 yards (13.0 avg). Chester Taylor pitched in with 10 carries for 27 yards (2.7 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 18 yards (9.0 avg). Kahlil Bell pitched in with 26 yards rushing on 8 carries (3.3 ypc) in this contest. WR Dane Sanzenbacher (4 rec, 50 yards) and Johnny Knox (2 rec, 33 yards, TD) led the way in the passing game for the Bears in this game. The Bears finished up with 122 yards rushing on 39 carries (3.1 ypc) and they completed 13 of 23 passes (56.5%) for 127 yards as they had possession of the ball for 33:19.
The defense was outstanding for the Bears last night. CBs Ryan Jones (6 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss) and Joshua Moore (5 tackles) led the way for the Bears’ D in this game. DE Nick Reed (4 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 2 passes defensed, 1 sack and 1 QB hit) and LB Deron Minor (4 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 pass defensed and 1 interception which he returned 30 yards) also made big plays for the Bears. The Browns finished up with 98 yards rushing on 26 carries (3.8 ypc) and they also completed 14 of 24 passes (58.3%) for 132 yards. The Bears finished the preseason with a 2-2 record.
