Commodores in the NFL, Week 12

Dec. 2, 2010

Chicago 31, Philadelphia 26 Box Score
Bears take sole possession of first place from Green Bay in NFC North division, going to 8-3 overall with impressive victory over highly regarded Eagles. Every former Commodores aided the Chicago win:

  • Earl Bennett, WR, Chicago: Third-year possession receiver tops team with four catches, including two for touchdowns. It marks the first two-TD game of Bennett’s NFL career
  • Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago: Earned NFL Quarterback of the Week honors for second time this season by completing 14 of 21 passes for 247 yards and a career-tying four touchdown completions. Cutler did an excellent job of managing Chicago offense, playing without committing turnover
  • D.J. Moore, DB, Chicago: Starting nickel back had another stellar outing, finishing second of team with six solo stops, one resulting in a loss of yardage
  • Chris Williams, OG, Chicago: Williams is settling in as the Bears’ starting left guard, helping the balanced offense produce 131 rushing yards and 247 passing yards.

NY Giants 24, Jacksonville 20 Box Score

  • Jonathan Goff, LB, New York: Starting MLB contributes seven tackles, including one for a loss, as Giants register key fourth quarter comeback

Houston 20, Tennessee 0Box Score

  • Jovan Haye, DL, Tennessee: Reserve DT gets pair of tackles, but Titans drop to 5-6 on season after 20-0 shutout at Houston


Kansas City 42, Seattle 24
Box Score

  • Reshard Langford, safety, Kansas City: Two-year reserve contributes solo tackle and assist on special teams as Chiefs continue to impress, moving to 7-4 overall with a 42-24 victory at Seattle

Baltimore 17, Tampa Bay 10 Box Score

  • Myron Lewis, DB, Tampa Bay: Rookie DB did not register a tackle, but saw action as reserve cornerback and on special teams as Bucs fall on the road to Ravens 17-10.

Practice Squad/Injuries

  • Curtis Gatewood, LB, Arizona: Gatewood re-signed with Arizona Oct. 5; added to Cardinals’ practice squad
  • Hunter Hillenmeyer, LB, Chicago: Veteran LB on injured reserve after early-season concussion concerns
  • Bradley Vierling, C, Jacksonville: Vierling was added to Jags’ practice squad on Sept. 6
  • Thomas Welch, OL, Minnesota: Welch was added to Minnesota practice squad Sept. 4
  • Jamie Winborn, LB, Tennessee: Veteran LB was placed on injured reserve Nov. 3 for shoulder injury

Coming This Week:

  • Chicago (8-3) at Detroit (2-9), Sunday, 12:00 noon, CT
  • Denver (3-8) at Kansas City (7-4), Sunday, 12:00 noon, CT
  • Jacksonville (6-5) at Tennessee (5-6), Sunday, 12:00 noon, CT
  • Washington (5-6) at New York Giants (7-4), Sunday, 12:00 noon, CT
  • Atlanta (9-2) at Tampa Bay (7-4), Sunday, 3:15 p.m., CT

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)