Once again directing a balanced offense, Cutler completed 14 of 21 passes for 247 yards and a career-high 146.2 passer rating. He tossed two scoring passes to Earl Bennett and one each to Johnny Knox and Greg Olsen in the game’s first 32 minutes to help the Bears surge to a 31-13 lead.
“Jay Cutler was outstanding throughout,” said coach Lovie Smith. “Whether he was throwing the football or taking off running with the ball, I just felt like he was in total control of our offense.”
Matt Forte rushed for 117 yards on 14 carries, including a 61-yard dash that set up the Bears’ first TD. The Bears compiled a season-high in points Sunday and didn't commit any turnovers against an Eagles team that had entered the contest leading the NFL with 26 takeaways.
While the Bears offense scored three touchdowns on four red-zone trips, the Chicago defense allowed only one TD on five Eagles possessions inside-the-20. One of those drives ended with the play of the game as Harris became the first NFL player to intercept a Michael Vick pass this season.
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