Dec. 9, 2010
Chicago 24, Detroit 20 – Box Score
Bears continue to maintain sole possession of first place in NFC North division, going to 9-3 overall with a come-from-behind victory at Detroit. Several former Commodores aided the Chicago comeback:
- Earl Bennett, WR, Chicago: Third-year possession receiver produced the finest game of his career, hauling in seven receptions for a career-high 104 yards. Several of Bennett’s receptions resulted in drive-saving first downs
- Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago: One week after earning NFL Quarterback of the Week honors, Cutler put together another stellar outing, completing 21 of 26 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown. In securing his first winning regular season since turning pro, Cutler also surpassed the 15,000-yard mark in career passing yardage. Since Week 7, Cutler has guided the Bears to a five-game win streaking, throwing 10 touchdowns and just three interceptions in the process
- D.J. Moore, DB, Chicago: Starting nickel back continues to make big plays for the Bear defense. Moore had six tackles and combined with LB Brian Urlacher for an important QB sack in the second half. He also posted a quarterback hurry and defensed pass.
- Chris Williams, OG, Chicago: Williams continues to settle in as the Bears’ starting left guard, helping the Chicago offense produce 311 total yards – 114 rushing and 197 passing. One day later, Chris and his wife greeted the arrival of their first child – Olivia Annmarie Williams weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz.
NY Giants 31, Washington 7 – Box Score
- Jonathan Goff, LB, New York: Starting MLB contributes three tackles as Giants stay in NFC East race with comfortable 31-7 victory over rival Redskins
Jacksonville 17, Tennessee 6 – Box Score
- Jovan Haye, DL, Tennessee: Reserve DT sees action, but does not register tackle for first time this season. Titans continue to struggle, moving to 5-7 overall with home loss to running back Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jags.
Kansas City 10, Denver 6 – Box Score
- Reshard Langford, safety, Kansas City: Second-year reserve contributes solo tackle on special teams as Chiefs continue to hold advantage in AFC West. Kansas City ups its record to 8-4 with 10-6 victory over Broncos
Atlanta 28, Tampa Bay 24 – Box Score
- Myron Lewis, DB, Tampa Bay: Rookie cornerback contributes pair of tackles while seeing the most action of his brief NFL career. Despite Lewis’ stops, the Bucs fall to 7-5 in NFC South play. Lewis is expected to see increased action with the season-ending injury loss to starting DB
Practice Squad/Injuries
- Marcus Buggs is re-signed to Chicago Bears’ practice squad on Dec. 7
- 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
- Indianapolis (6-6) Tennessee (5-7), Thursday, 7:20 p.m. CT
- New York Giants (8-4) at Minnesota (5-7), Sunday, 12 p.m. CT
- Tampa Bay (7-5) at Washington (5-7), Sunday, 12 p.m. CT
- New England (10-2) at Chicago (9-3), Sunday, 3:15 p.m. CT
- Kansas City (8-4) at San Diego (6-6), Sunday, 3:15 p.m. CT
