Packers Lead Bears 10-2 At Halftime

[News Bot]

The Packers intercepted quarterback Jay Cutler three times on the way to a 10-2 halftime lead over the Bears on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.

The Packers got on the board first midway through the first quarter on Mason Crosby's 52-yard field goal. The kick capped a 9-play, 44-yard drive that included a 17-yard run from running back Ryan Grant. Grant had a 25-yard run down to the Chicago 8 on the next play, but the gain was wiped out by a holding penalty on center Jason Spitz, and the Packers were forced to settle for three.

The Bears answered back with a big gain on the first play of the next series. After Green Bay's defense forced three three-and-outs on the Bears' first four possessions, Cutler found wide receiver Johnny Knox deep down the right sideline for a 68-yard gain down to the Packers' 8. On third down at the 8, outside linebacker Clay Matthews pressured Cutler as he attempted a screen pass to running back Matt Forte and defensive end Johnny Jolly steppe..

Source: Packers.com