Packers Vs. Bears: Jay Cutler And Desmond Clark Blow An Opportunity For The Lead

Everything had been setting up perfectly for the Bears. They got a score right before the half to close to Packers lead to 10-7. Green Bay took the opening drive of the second half deep into Bears territory, eating up eight and a half minutes of clock in the process. But when it came time to kick a field goal to extend their lead, it was blocked by Julius Peppers.

Chicago proceeded to move the ball back swiftly down the field, getting a 1st and goal at the Packers’ 10. That soon turned into a 4th and goal at the 1. In a surprise play call, Cutler threw a quick side pass to tight end Desmond Clark, who couldn’t haul it in, forcing the Bears to surrender the ball on downs.

While Clark certainly deserves blame for failing to make the catch, Cutler did him no favors by throwing the ball behind him with a downward trajectory.