Chicago Bears
Jay Cutler - #6 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/29/1983 |
| Birthplace | Santa Claus, IN |
| College | Vanderbilt |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 1st round, 11th pick by Broncos |
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a key matchup when the Bears head to Minnesota to face the Vikings in Week 15.
They said it: Bears edition
Here's a sampling of what Bears players are saying in advance of their Monday-night game against the Vikings.
Vikings announce ticket policy for Monday night
The Vikings have announced the ticket policy and information for next Monday night's game vs. the Bears, which will be played at TCF Bank Stadium following the collapse of the Metrodome's roof last Sunday due to a snowstorm.
Five questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
This week, Hub says the Bears' defense has already peaked, but points out that it will look great in its next two games, thanks in part to the opposition.
Bears players concerned about conditions at TCF Bank Stadium
Some Bears players expressed serious concerns about playing on a frozen surface at TCF Bank Stadium on Monday night.
2010 NFL playoff scenarios for Week 15
The NFL has released the possible playoff scenarios heading into the Week 15 games.
Vikings place QB Jackson on injured reserve
Tarvaris Jackson's consecutive-games streak is over at one as the team placed him on injured reserve after he suffered a turf toe injury Monday night, starting in place of Brett Favre.
Restoring the rush key for Bears’ defense
The Bears' secondary has received a large share of the blame for the breakdowns during the defense's horrendous first half against the Patriots in Week 14, but the pass rush wasn't as effective as it needed to be ...
Report: Vikings sign QB Ramsey
The Vikings have agreed to terms with QB Patrick Ramsey, agent Jimmy Sexton told the (St. Paul) Pioneer Press today.
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Wednesday
With an uncertain situation at quarterback, the Vikings will be relying heavily on their offensive line and backs to keep the chains moving against the Bears.
Vikings still on hold with TCF Bank Stadium
The Vikings have not confirmed where they are playing on Monday against the Bears, but they say they are working towards making it as close to a home game as possible.
60-second rant: Bears’ fortunes changing quickly
The sting of being whacked by the Patriots shouldn't be a long-lasting one for the Bears.
Vikings-Bears to be played at TCF Bank Stadium
The Vikings announced late Tuesday that the Metrodome will be unavailable for Monday night and the Vikings-Bears game will be played at University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.
Vikings planning in case Metrodome not ready
The Vikings are working hard to repair the tear in the inflatable roof above the Mall of America Field for Monday's game against the Bears, but they also are ready for Plan B, if needed.
Vikings' Jackson has turf toe; Frazier hopes to have Favre back
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday that QB Tarvaris Jackson suffered a turf toe in the loss to the Giants and that Brett Favre's season — and career — might not be over.
PLAYER NEWS
Cutler turned in sub-par numbers in Sunday's 28-13 win at Arizona.|||||||
Cutler completed just one of his first 11 passes, then went 5 of 5 on a touchdown drive in the final minutes of the first half. He finished 12 of 26 for 146 yards and a touchdown. He has not been good for fantasy owners this season.
Cutler appears ready to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.|||||||
Cutler went through a full practice on Friday despite knee and neck problems and was officially listed as probable.
Cutler says he expects to play this week against Green Bay.|||||||
Cutler says "unless something drastic happens, absolutely" he will be ready to play against the Packers after leaving Sunday's loss at Minnesota with a sore neck. He says he got treatment on Monday and "should be ready to go later in the week." Cutler spoke during his weekly appearance on the "Waddle & Silvy Show" on Chicago's WMVP-AM 1000.
Cutler left Sunday's game at Minnesota in the fourth quarter with a neck injury.|||||||
Cutler took a hit to the head by Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen that drew a penalty, but he said afterward his neck was bothering him all afternoon and worsened as the game went on, complaining of stiffness. Cutler stayed in for the rest of that drive, but when the Bears got the ball back Jason Campbell was running the offense instead. Cutler, who missed a game last month because of a concussion, got up slowly after Griffen's hit.
Cutler waa 17 of 26 for 233 yards with two TDs and no INTs in Sunday's loss to Seattle.|||||||
Though the Bears lost, Cutler played one of his best games of the season. A deep drop by Earl Bennett prevented Cutler from an even bigger statistical contest.