Jay Cutler, Phillip Rivers meet again on Monday night

Although the Bears and Chargers have only played three times in the past 15 years, quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Phillip Rivers have quite a history.

Back when Cutler played for the Broncos, the two quarterbacks would face each other twice a year.

Both former first-round picks, the rivalry between the two really took off during a Monday Night Football game on Christmas Eve, 2007.

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After the Broncos failed to convert on fourth down in the fourth quarter of a contested game, Rivers was seen trash-talking Cutler from the sidelines.

The rivalry only intensified later, when Cutler said in an interview that he’s “just not that big of a fan” of Rivers.

Cutler has faced Rivers just once since joining the Bears in 2009, a 31-20 victory at Soldier Field.

The two will face off once again Monday night as the Bears travel to San Diego. Chicago (2-5) is currently a 4.5-point underdog.