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2010 Week 1 - Bears De-Claw the Lions

Posted on October 25, 2010 at 10:59 PM.

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Cutler cuts up the Lions for 330 passing yards

With their NFL kickoff game home at Chicago Stadium and with a new GM in addition to bringing in offensive coordinator Mike Martz under head coach Lovie Smith, taking on the lowly Detriot Lions, many had high hopes for Chicago, and they didn't disappoint. Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler carved up the Lions' defense for 330 yards passing, 4 TDs, 1 rushing TD, and only 1 INT. Although #1 WR Devin Hester racked up the most receiving yards, Bears HB Matt Forte was Cutler's favorite target, leading the team with 7 catches.

The great victory didn't come at no cost, however, as a poor decision to throw to WR Johnny Knox on a shallow crossing route against zone coverage resulted in a big hit against the thin receiver and resulted in a torn shoulder labrum, sidelining him for at least 3 weeks.

PLAY OF THE GAME: Deep inside the red zone, Cutler uses the strength of RB Matt Forte's running as a decoy with PA Boot, uses his good footwork to roll out and TE Greg Olsen gets open on the same side in the flat and after the reception, muscles his way in for 6:
http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/44799415