Jay Cutler will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears in Week 17 with Jimmy Clausen out with a concussion.

Clausen experienced delayed concussion symptoms on Sunday evening.

"Jay is our best option," Marc Trestman said. 

Clausen was ruled out after an examination on Monday morning.

"Jay gives us the best chance this week. So that's why he'll be out there," Trestman said. "Jay said, 'I'll be ready to go.' He empathizes with what Jimmy had gone through last night. He's ready to go. He'll be in this afternoon to get started."

David Fales will serve as the No. 2 quarterback in Week 17.