Grossman The Starter In Chicago

The Chicago Bears have returned Rex Grossman to his starting job.

Grossman, who replaced struggling rookie Kyle Orton in the second half Sunday night and led the Bears to a 16-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons, gave the Bears' passing offense an instant charge and a spark it had been missing

Grossman tore a ligament in his right knee in the third game last season and didn't return. This year, he broke his left ankle in a preseason game Aug. 12 and has missed 26 games over the last two seasons.

Instead of putting him on IR, the Bears kept him on the roster this season and now he could lead them into the playoffs. They can clinch the NFC North by beating the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.