The Final Score

The Colts opened Lucas Oil Stadium with Johnny Mathis singing the national anthem, the roof being cranked open for a flyover by Army helicopters and ...... a 29-13 loss to the Bears.

“It’s sickening,” said Peyton Manning, who missed all of training camp and the five preseason games recovering from knee surgery. “First game new stadium, 15th game of the season—same stadium. It’s really disappointing to lose.”

Manning completed 30-of-49 pass attempts for 257 yards and one touchdown but kind of looked more like Kyle Orton than Peyton Manning.

And reformed party boy Orton directed a Bears offense that didn't turn the ball over, although he did fumble fumble Olin Kreutz's very first snap.

I know, you're saying more Chicago stuff from Chicago Norm. But this time it's just a coincidence because, as Anthony joked, our allegiance remains with the Chicago Cardinals, may they rest in peace.