Bears-Jets Fast Facts
(CBS) The Bears moved to 2-1 and climbed into a first-place tie in the NFC North with a 27-19 road win against the Jets on Monday night. In a victory that was spurred by a solid defensive effort, here are a few fast facts...
--- The Bears forced three takeaways Monday and are now tied with the Patriots for the NFL lead with eight takeaways this season. Chicago has six interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Those eight takeaways have led to 35 points for the Bears this season, second only to the Falcons' 38 points off of takeaways. Against New York, Chicago turned three turnovers into 14 points.
--- The Bears have won 13 straight games in which they've scored a defensive touchdown, which dates back to Week 17 of the 2011 season. Ryan Mundy had a 45-yard interception return for a score Monday to give Chicago an early 7-0 lead.
--- Tight end Martellus Bennett had two touchdown receptions Monday and now has four for the season. Along with teammate Brandon Marshall, Bennett is second in the NFL in touchdown receptions, trailing Denver's Julius Thomas, who has five.
--- Bennett is the first Bears player to haul in a touchdown pass in each of the first three games of a season since Dennis McKinnon did so in 1985.
--- Since joining the Bears in 2009, quarterback Jay Cutler is 7-1 as a starter in Monday Night Football games. He has a 99.7 passer rating in such primetime contests, throwing 16 touchdowns against just three interceptions.
--- Cutler's eight touchdown passes are tied for second-most in the league with Denver's Peyton. Only Indianapolis' Andrew Luck, with nine, has more.
--- Bears rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller made his third interception of the year Monday. His three picks lead the NFL.
--- With his six catches for 43 yards Monday, Bears running back Matt Forte is now second in franchise history in career receptions, with 360. He pass Johnny Morris (356) against the Jets. Walter Payton is the franchise all-time record holder with 492 career receptions.
--- Brandon Marshall has now made a reception in 118 straight games, the fourth-longest active streak. Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has now made a catch in 152 consecutive games, which is the current leading mark.
