Images: Bears lose to the Broncos 17-15
It came down to a two-point conversion with less than a minute to go to decide the game as the Chicago Bears battled the Denver Broncos before losing 17-15 on a cold field Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The Bears scored a touchdown in the last minute against the best defense in the league but couldn't convert for the extra 2 points that would have tied the game.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler threw 18-33, 265 yards but had 2 interceptions during the day.
On his first action as the Broncos starting quarterback, Brock Osweiler was 20-27 for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the team in the victory.
Bears kicker Robbie Gould hit on 3 field goals for the teams other points.
Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman celebrates a first-quarter sack against Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler celebrates with Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas after their first quarter TD during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Police officers ride Segways as they patrol prior to the Broncos/Bears game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Police officers patrol on Segways prior to the Broncos/Bears game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Security was heightened prior to the Broncos/Bears game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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A Chicago police vehicle keeps watch prior to the Broncos/Bears game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Fans are scanned by security officers prior to the Broncos/Bears game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Police patrol on bicycles prior to the Broncos/Bears game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Police dogs were present prior to the Broncos/Bears game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas makes a touchdown catch on the fourth play of the opening drive agent the Bears at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler, middle, gets sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young, left, and nose tackle Eddie Goldman at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs for first down during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller runs after the catch during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Marc Mariani makes a catch during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler is sacked by Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman celebrates after a sack during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson is wrapped by Bears defenders during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy makes a catch over Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy celebrates after the catch during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler rolls out during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith makes a catch during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears inside linebacker Shea McClellin wraps up Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman during their game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson makes a 29-yard reception in front of Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib breaks up a pass on fourth down intended for Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford as tight end Martellus Bennett looks to help during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hangs his head after an interception during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox argues a call during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler gets high-fives after scoring in the 4th quarter during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs for a 1st down during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson makes a catch in the 4th quarter during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson makes a catch as Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris makes the tackle in the 4th quarter during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler looks for a call after being sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Jarvis Jenkins during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks dejected with Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long after failing to convert a 2 point conversion during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks dejected after failing to convert a 2 point conversion during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox hugs Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell after their 17-15 loss Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford scores in the 4th quarter during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett hangs his head after their 17-15 loss during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford runs with the ball during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee dives at Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman and Chicago Bears defensive back Chris Prosinski wrap up Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett makes a catch during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford gets tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward during the third quarter at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler carries the ball during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears running back Ka'Deem Carey carries the ball during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday. Carey was injured on the play.
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Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall pounds his chest after tackling Chicago Bears running back Ka'Deem Carey at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long takes a knee after teammate Ka'Deem Carey was injured on a third-quarter play against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman carries the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller makes a catch in front of Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller during the third quarter at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak walks onto the field with his team prior to Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer, left, celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould looks at the score board during their 17-15 loss during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Denver Broncos players get called for roughing the passer during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould gets high-fives after this third field goal during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox looks on during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford is unable to cross the goal line for the two-point conversion against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford is stopped short of a two-point conversion during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford is stopped short of a two-point conversion during Chicago Bears vs. the Denver Broncos game Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears offensive guard Patrick Omameh and guard Matt Slauson are at the front of the pile as the Bears are stopped short of the goal line on a failed two-point conversion against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe celebrates as the Chicago Bears are stopped short of the goal line on a two-point conversion attempt at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy gets tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday.
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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford is pushed out of bounds at the three-yard line by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall as Bears tight end Zach Miller follows at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill., Sunday. The Bears did not score on the fourth-quarter drive.
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