Chicago's Bernard Berrian (80) scores on a nine-yard reception while being defended by Indianapolis' Scott Ware (35) and Melvin Bullitt (39). The Bears beat the Colts, 27-24, Monday night in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis ? This time, Rex Grossman’s teammates bailed him out against the Indianapolis Colts.

Chicago overcame another mistake-prone outing by its starting QB, scoring 17 straight points in the first half and 10 more after the break as the Bears beat the Colts, 27-24, Monday night, Indy’s first home game since winning the Super Bowl.

But this wasn’t merely about a win or a loss.

For Grossman, it was another opportunity to prove critics wrong, but all his frustrating adventure did was provide more fuel for his doubters.

In 26 plays, he fumbled three times, double-clutched another snap, threw an interception deep in Chicago territory and was sacked once. Even his one good moment, a one-yard touchdown run, came with an unusual twist: He carried two times for minus-1 yard and a TD on the drive.