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Bears Escape Chargers on MNF; Rams Adding WR Welker

 width=Zach Miller leaped, snagged Jay Cutler's pass with his right hand and tumbled into the end zone.

A big-time play in another close finish for the Chicago Bears, who beat the staggering San Diego Chargers 22-19 on Monday night.

Miller's TD reception and a 2-point conversion run by rookie Jeremy Langford, subbing for the injured Matt Forte, gave the Bears (3-5) their first lead of the night. Chicago's last five games have been decided by three points or less, including consecutive losses to Minnesota and Detroit before the trip to San Diego.

Cutler, who had an interception returned for a touchdown and lost a fumble, kept attacking San Diego's depleted secondary, completing 27 of 40 passes for 345 yards.

Cutler calmly led the Bears on the winning 10-play, 80-yard drive after the Chargers opened a 19-14 lead on rookie Josh Lambo's 22-yard field goal. Two plays before the TD throw to Miller, Cutler was hit and still completed a 12-yard pass to Alshon Jeffery on third-and-6.

The Bears scored 15 points in the fourth quarter.

Cutler's two TD passes broke the franchise record, giving him 139 with the Bears. He had been tied with Hall of Famer Sid Luckman.

San Diego's Philip Rivers was 26 of 42 for 280 yards. It was the first time in six games that he didn't throw for more than 300.

 width=>>Rams To Add Wes Welker

The Rams' passing game could use a lift. So, they're turning to Wes Welker.

The Rams announced Monday that they've signed Welker, who worked out for them earlier in the day. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport first reported the news.

Just last season, Welker was catching passes from Peyton Manning and it was just two seasons ago when he hauled in 73 passes and 10 touchdowns for the Broncos. In his career, Welker has racked up 890 receptions for 9,822 yards and 50 touchdowns.

But Welker, up until now, had trouble finding another home in the league, which he recently vented about. The lack of interest around the league can be explained by his age and health. Not only is Welker 34, but he's had a scary history of concussions. At the end of September, Welker worked out for the Giants. After the workout, Giants coach Tom Coughlin called Welker "healthy" and "very quick."

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