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 |
Cutler plummeting into fantasy purgatory
Bears QB Jay Cutler was supposed to have a huge day against the Redskins' porous pass defense. But it didn't happen.
Insider: Chargers' demise a shocker
An NFL insider says he's shocked that the Chargers have a 2-5 record, especially considering the first half of their schedule has not been difficult.
Cutler throws four picks in Bears' loss to Redskins
DeAngelo Hall tied an NFL record with four interceptions, running one back 92 yards for a touchdown, and the Washington Redskins sacked Jay Cutler four times while forcing five turnovers in a 17-14 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Redskins-Bears prediction
Associate editor Dan Parr says the Bears' offensive line will play one of its better games of the season against the Redskins.
Flashback: Bears' recent Week Seven performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Bears' Week Seven contests each of the last five seasons.
Redskins-Bears matchup of the day: Saturday
While Washington's defense has great talents in it like CB DeAngelo Hall and S LaRon Landry, it's allowing 298.2 yards passing per game, which ranks second-to-last in the league.
Bears fantasy focus
Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz said this week that the Bears need to run the ball more, which may not have been good news for owners with Jay Cutler on their roster.
Cutler insists Bears doing all they can to get Olsen involved
Each Wednesday throughout the season we'll identify one player, coach or area of the Bears that is under the microscope. The week, TE Greg Olsen is the choice.
Cutler: Bears players need to take more responsibility
Bears QB Jay Cutler said at his Wednesday press conference that he and his teammates on offense are not overwhelmed by offensive coordinator Mike Martz's system.
Redskins-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
Pressure off the edge has given the Bears' pass protection trouble all season, and it will have another disruptive rusher to contend with this week in Redskins OLB Brian Orakpo.
Lack of balance in Martz’s play-calling not benefiting Bears’ offense
Mike Martz's pass-heavy strategy doesn't appear to be benefiting anyone except the Bears' opposition at this point.
Bears MVP Meter: Week Six
Devin Hester returns to the Meter this week after his 89-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Seahawks-Bears prediction
Associate editor Dan Parr says the Bears' pass rush will overwhelm the Seahawks at times in a Week Six win for Chicago.
Bears flashback: Recent Week Six performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Bears' Week Six contests each of the last five seasons.
Seahawks-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Week Six battle between the Seahawks and Bears.
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.