Gator factor was non-existent. The Colts cut off their tails and BBQ'd them.
The Bears were outplayed and outcoached all down the line.
When Manning went to the no-huddle in the first quarter I knew the Bears were in trouble.
Great tactic. Keep the defense from substituting and wear it down in the humidity. This was exactly what happened. Manning is the only qb in the league who could have pulled this off, too.
Rather than saving timeouts the Bears should have used some for substitutions and to catch a breath.
They will be back, more experienced and better.