The Chicago Bears are benching quarterback Jay Cutler for their upcoming game against the Detroit Lions. ESPN reports the team will start backup Jimmy Clausen instead. Cutler leads the league with 18 interceptions and 12 fumbles. Chicago has lost three straight and is last in the NFC North Division with a 5-and-9 record. Clausen has thrown for 16-hundred yards, three touchdowns and nine interceptions in 16 games over his five-year career out of Notre Dame.
Sunday's game with the Lions can be heard on Newstalk 1060 with the Pre-Game Show at 11:30.
