Oct. 23, 2012
Earl Bennett caught three passes from Jay Cutler in the Bears’ 17-13 Monday night win over Detroit (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast).
It was a big week for former Vanderbilt players in the National Football League, as Casey Hayward jumped into a tie for the league lead in interceptions and the Bears recorded a big Monday night win over the Lions. Take a look back at all the Week 7 action with VUCommodores.com.
Green Bay 30, St. Louis 20 – NFL.com Recap
Casey Hayward made his first career start at cornerback in place of injured safety Sam Sheilds and recorded his fourth interception in three games to move into a tie for the league lead. Hayward added three tackles and a pass defense.
His interception came late in the third quarter with the Packers leading, 17-6. The pick started a drive that led to a Green Bay field goal.
In addition to Hayward’s first start, teammate and fellow Vanderbilt player Sean Richardson saw his first career action. Richardson saw action on special teams for the Packers.
Chicago 13, Detroit 7 – NFL.com Recap
Quarterback Jay Cutler overcame bruised ribs on a vicious sack by Detroit’s Ndamukong Suh to help lead the Bears to a hard fought 17-13 win over the Lions.
Cutler finished the game 16-31 for 150 yards and a touchdown. Three of those passes were completed to fellow Commodore Earl Bennett for 27 yards. Bennett also saw special teams action, receiving a pair of punts and recovering Detroit’s onside kick to seal the win for Chicago.
On the other side of the football, D.J. Moore had a late interception and recorded one pass defense for the Chicago defense, which held a strong Detroit offense to one touchdown.
Other Notes
Offensive lineman Chris Williams has signed with the Rams after being released by Chicago on October 16. Williams started 38 games over five seasons with the Bears at various spots on the offensive line.
Myron Lewis was active, but did not play for the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay’s 35-28 loss to New Orleans.
Tight end Brandon Barden remains on the practice squad with the Tennessee Titans.
Week Eight Action
Bucaneers at Vikings – Thursday, 7:20 p.m., NFL Network
Panthers at Bears – 12:00 p.m., FOX
Jaguars at Packers – 12:00 p.m., CBS
Colts at Titans – 12:00 p.m., CBS
Patriots at Rams – 12:00 p.m., CBS
