Dec. 19, 2012
Casey Hayward was all smiles after his sixth interception of the season (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast).
VUCommodores.com takes a look at last week’s NFL action, highlighted by another Bears-Packers showdown.
Green Bay 21, Chicago 13 – NFL.com Recap
Casey Hayward had his sixth interception of the season, picking off fellow Commodore Jay Cutler, helping the Packers clinch the NFC North with a win over the rival Bears. Hayward’s pick and ensuing 24-yard return helped the Packers score back-to-back touchdowns and take a 14-7 lead, en route to the 21-13 win.
Hayward also had a tackle and a pass break-up in the win. Sean Richardson was inactive for Green Bay.
For the Bears, who have been bit by the injury bug as the season winds down, Cutler was 12-21 for 135 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Receiver Earl Bennett was inactive.
D.J. Moore had four tackles for the bears, including one for a loss, while also recording two pass defenses.
Tennessee 14, New York Jets 10 – NFL.com Recap
Tight end Brandon Barden made his National Football League debut on Monday night in Music City, seeing action but not recording a statistic in the Titans 14-10 win over the Jets.
Other Notes
Myron Lewis was inactive for the Buccaneers, as they fell to the Saints, 41-0.
Thomas Welch was active for the Bills, but did not play in their 50-17 loss to Seattle.
Chris Williams was inactive for the Rams as they lost to Minnesota, 36-22.
Tim Fugger remains on the practice squad for Arizona.
Week 16 Schedule
Titans at Packers – Noon, CBS
Bills at Dolphins – Noon, CBS
Rams at Buccaneers – Noon, FOX
Bears at Cardinals – 3:25 p.m., FOX