Article updated: 10/29/2012 12:00 AM

Cutler key to Bears’ big turnaround

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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) during Sunday's game at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Jay Cutler, after getting sacked six times in the first half Sunday, was able to help the offense make the necessary adjustments in time to escape with a victory.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler gets sacked during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

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The Bears had a feeble 59 yards of total offense with less than a minute left in the third quarter and were trailing 19-7. But they picked up 151 yards the rest of the way to finish with 210 yards and a 23-22 victory. Why the improvement? For openers, the Bears didn’t give the Carolina Panthers an opportunity to add to the 6 sacks they got in the first half. Jay Cutler wasn’t sacked at all after halftime.

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