Jay Cutler (QB, CHI) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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Analysis: Jay Cutler’s Week One was far from spectacular, but it wasn’t a total mess either on the road against an elite Houston defense. His 16-for-29 effort for 216 yards and one touchdown was likely far better than what fantasy owners were expecting, and we should be seeing even better results from Cutler over the next few weeks.

In Week Two, the Bears will spend their home opener taking on the Eagles and their less-than-renown defense. RG3 certainly wasn’t able to take advantage of it, but something tells me Cutler has a bit of a better chance. In Week Three, Chicago heads to Dallas and although the Cowboys defense likely isn’t as bad as some predicted, it’s still a plus matchup for a QB like Cutler. Finally, Weeks Four and Five see the Bears facing off with the Lions at home and the Colts on the road, respectively. Incase you’re wondering what kind of matchups those are, please do yourself a favor and check out a box score from the Colts-Lions game on Sunday. In 2-QB leagues, Cutler is a fantastic option, at least for the next few weeks.