Culter needs a GREAT game!

This week we face the Detroit Lions. To be honest several of us prior to the season were looked at this game as an easy road victory and nothing more. However, this week is going to be a real test for Jay and the Boys – but most importantly Jay himself.

Jay Cutler has done very well for his first season as a starter, and last week he completed a game with zero interceptions (which is a good step forward). However, Cutler’s 8 interceptions and 6 fumbles have the Detroit Lions licking their collective lips in anticipation of Sunday’s game.

I mean, Detroit must have something in their water because their secondary is not only surviving without Bly locking down one corner — they are excelling this year! Currently the Lions lead the league in interceptions (with four coming last week vs Brian Griese in Chicago).

In fact, Detroit’s only two regular season defeats this year have come when the motor city fails to produce turnovers. Against the Eagles, Detroit had 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles but didn’t get any interceptions. That game went to the Eagles 56-21. And during the Washington game that saw them blown out 34-3, Detroit got zero interceptions and didn’t force a single fumble. They also had zero sacks in that game.

So, if we’re going to be successful in Detroit, we’ll need Jay Cutler to have a nearly perfect day.

It’s as Mike Shanahan always says… “The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game.” No one should be surprise that the two best teams in the league (IND & NE) are tied for the best turnover ratio (+11). While the Broncos are helping out the curve by sitting at 25th in the league (-5) and have barely held on to win three of their seven games this season.

This weekend will rest squarely on Jay Cutler’s shoulders. He needs to show the same control and good decision-making ability he did versus Green Bay. He needs to protect the ball. And, for goodness sake Jay, HOLD ON TO THE DARN SNAP! :)

Mark my words, if our offense can keep from turning the ball over, we’re good to go my friends!

Go Broncos!

-Jonathan Douglas
–BroncoTalk.net