WATCH: Jay Cutler sets Bears franchise record for passing TDs

When Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler found receiver Martellus Bennett in the end zone to put the Bears on the board against the San Diego Chargers, it did more than cut the deficit in half.

It made Chicago Bears history.

Ladies and gentleman... your #Bears touchdown franchise leader, Jay Cutler! #CONGRATSJAY pic.twitter.com/s92vYXECeb
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 10, 2015

Here’s the historic touchdown.

Jay Cutler makes history: Finds Martellus Bennett to become the @ChicagoBears all-time leader in TD throws #CHIvsSD https://t.co/jEqjVhIa5M
— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2015

Cutler is in his seventh season with the Bears. The 32-year-old is in year two of a seven-year, $126 million contract considered by many one of the worst in football.

The 10-year veteran is having a solid season this year. Coming into the game, he had an eight touchdowns to four interceptions with 1,442 yards and a 66 percent completion rate.

Chicago was down 16-7 to the Chargers at halftime.

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