Chicago Bears quarterback completed two touchdown passes to lead the his team struggling with injuries past the New York Jets, 27-19 on the road in a Monday Night Football (MNF) in Week 3 of the 2014 National Football League (NFL) regular season.

Cutler, who was sacked four times, was 23-of-38 for 225 passing yards to lead Chicago to a 2-1 record in the season. N.Y. counterpart Geno Smith had 316 passing yards but was intercepted twice.

Brandon Marshall was held to one catch as he was battling an ankle injury but wide receiver Alshon Jeffery stepped up with 105 yards on 8 receptions. Two other Chicago WRs-- Martellus Bennett and Matt Forte combined for 97 yards as the Bears gave the Jets their first home loss of the season and first back-to-back defeats.

Chicago led 14-0 to start the game but the Jets finished the first half strong to cut the lead down to 4 points at the break, 17-14.

The Jets will try to bounce back at home against the Detroit Lions in Week 4 while the Bears will aim for a third consecutive victory versus the Green Bay Packers also at home.

View the slideshow for more images from the Bears vs. Jets match-up on NFL MNF.

Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy
Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) runs back an interception for a touchdown as New York Jets running back Chris Johnson (21) chases during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
New York Jets running back Chris Ivory
New York Jets running back Chris Ivory (33) is tackled by Chicago Bears free safety Chris Conte (47) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley
New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (11) scores a touchdown past Chicago Bears strong safety Danny McCray (29) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley
New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (11) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler fumbles
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) fumbles the ball during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall is injured
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is injured during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws under pressure from New York Jets strong safety Dawan Landry (26) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) hands off to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Reuters
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