Bears-Cardinals: What to watch
Offense gives Bears edge in battle of strong defenses
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 16 Bears-Cardinals matchup.
• Keep Cutler upright: Chicago QB Jay Cutler has been taking more than his share of shots this season as his offensive line has struggled to protect the pocket. Arizona, one of the league's better pass-rush teams, will present a big challenge to the Bears' offensive line to keep Cutler healthy. He missed part of Week 14's game against the Vikings after injuring his neck and threw just 21 passes in last week's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Cutler will have to be extra alert before the snap as he tries to call out the proper protection schemes against a team that likes to bring heat from a lot of different directions.
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