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Cutler struggles in debut as Packers edge Bears

It was over when ...
Al Harris picked off Jay Cutler with about a minute left to seal the victory for the Packers. In a back-and-forth game, QB Aaron Rodgers gave Green Bay the lead with 1:11 remaining on a 50-yard touchdown pass to WR Greg Jennings.

On NFL Replay
NFL Replay will re-air the Green Bay Packers' 21-15 win over the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Jennings caught six passes for 106 yards and the winning touchdown. When Rodgers struggled to get going for much of the game, Jennings proved to be his safety net.

Key stat
Cutler threw four interceptions, not exactly the debut he or the Bears had in mind.

Noteworthy
Linebackers Brian Urlacher (wrist) and Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) were among the Bears unable to finish the game due to injury. … In their first game in the 3-4 defense, the Packers forced four turnovers and sacked Cutler twice. ... Packers G Jason Spitz went 1,012 offensive snaps last year without being called for holding, but was flagged for the infraction in the second quarter.