Matthews, defense lead Packers past rival Bears

Published: Sep 13, 2012 at 04:51 PM

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers rattled and robbed Jay Cutler, and backup tight end Tom Crabtree scored on a fake field goal in the second quarter of a 23-10 victory over the NFC North rival Chicago Bears on Thursday night at Lambeau Field.

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The Packers (1-1) intercepted four Cutler passes, including two by Tramon Williams. Facing a fierce pass rush all night, Cutler was sacked seven times, including 3.5 for Clay Matthews. Brandon Marshall was held to two catches for 24 yards for the Bears (1-1).

The Bears also lost running back Matt Forte to an ankle injury.

After Williams collected his second interception, Aaron Rodgers finally found the end zone in the fourth quarter, hitting Donald Driver for a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 23-3 lead.

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