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NFL: Chicago 29, Indianapolis 13

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (55) stiff arms Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Charlie Johnson (74) as he scores a touchdown after recovering a fumble during the third quarter at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis on September 7, 2008. The Bears defeated the Colts 29-13. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
1 of 15 | Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (55) stiff arms Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Charlie Johnson (74) as he scores a touchdown after recovering a fumble during the third quarter at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis on September 7, 2008. The Bears defeated the Colts 29-13. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan) | License Photo

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Matt Forte ran 50 yards for a touchdown and Lance Briggs returned a fumble 21 yards for another score Sunday, helping the Chicago Bears beat Indianapolis 29-13.

Forte finished with 123 yards rushing.

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Jason McKie added a 1-yard touchdown for the Bears (1-0).

The only touchdown for Indianapolis (0-1) came on a 6-yard pass from Peyton Manning to Reggie Wayne.

Robbie Gould of the Bears and Adam Vinatieri of the Colts each kicked two field goals.

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