Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 1 · Soldier Field
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The Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts 41–21 at home at Soldier Field in Week 1 of the 2012 regular season on September 9, 2012.
The result moved the Bears to 1–0 and dropped the Colts to 0–1. The Colts finished 2012 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Bears finished 2012 at 10–6 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Chicago Bears won 29–13 on September 7, 2008. When they met again, the Indianapolis Colts won 29–23 on October 9, 2016.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Bears lead the series 3–2 after meeting No. 5 since 2000 Full series history
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.
Dan Quinn confirmed Lane will miss the season with a fractured and dislocated ankle. Washington placed the receiver and returner on IR October 6.
