Todd Collins in at Bears vs. Packers NFC Championship Game 2011
Quarterback Todd Collins was thrust into the NFC championship game on Sunday as starter Jay Cutler was outsted after a first half knee injury. The backup Todd Collins only played for a few series when he also was replaced.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Quarterback Todd Collins was thrust into the NFC championship game on Sunday as starter Jay Cutler was outsted after a first half knee injury. The backup Todd Collins only played for a few series when he also was replaced.
The NFC Championship game looked to be a runaway as the Packers ran down the field on their first possession and led 14-0 at the halftime break. But the offense could not produce anymore points for the Packers and the Bears were able to put 14 points on the board.
If not for a defensive interception by B.J. Raji who returned the ball for a touchdown, the game could have went to overtime. But with the score 21-14, An interception picked off by Sam Shields ended the Bears season but sent Green Bay to the Super Bowl.
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