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Sanchez came through with just the sort of performance he needed if he"s going to beat out Trevor Siemian. The former Jets quarterback completed 10 of 13 passes in the first quarter and led a game-opening 76-yard touchdown drive. He had a pass intercepted by Jerrell Freeman on the Broncos" second possession.

Sanchez maintained his cool against Chicago"s pressure and kept the opening drive going by completing three third-down passes including a 32-yard TD to a wide open Demaryius Thomas along the right side.

As for Siemian, the former Northwestern star looked comfortable throwing short passes and was 7 of 12 for 88 yards in the second quarter.

Chicago starter Jay Cutler threw for 18 yards and got sacked twice in the first quarter. Brian Hoyer threw for 81 yards in the second period, but was sacked three times.

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Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) is upended by Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Eddie Goldman #91 and Akiem Hicks #96 of the Chicago Bears participate in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Danny Trevathan #59 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups efore a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre" Hall (32) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (87) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Akiem Hicks #96 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez throws before the team"s NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox (C) claps as he watches his team warm up before the start of their preseason NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 11 August 2016.

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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) carries between Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) and defensive end Mitch Unrein (98) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups efore a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler stretches during pre-game warm-ups before the start of their preseason NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 11 August 2016.

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Deon Bush #26 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a touchdown with center Matt Paradis (61) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Kieren Duncan (85) is tacked by Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Daniel Braverman #83 of the Chicago Bears participates in warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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Head coach John Fox of the Chicago Bears encourages his team during warm-ups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

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