Article updated: 12/24/2012 4:19 PM

Bears’ offense needs to step up vs. Lions

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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler completed only 1 of his first 11 passes Sunday at Arizona. He finished with a passer rating of 76.8, the third straight game he was under 80.

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The Bears kept their playoff hopes alive in the desert despite a disappointing passing game that struggled to get on track early and then did barely enough to match the scoring of the defense. More production may be necessary next Sunday against the Lions if Lovie Smith's team hopes to remain in the postseason picture.

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