Jay Cutler's Career Numbers in November/ December

by Dane Noble on Nov 4, 2009 9:33 AM CST in Notes Comment 12 comments

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As the NFL heads into the second half of the season, the weather will start getting cold and rainy, and things can become challenging for a lot of teams. With that said, I thought it might be interesting to take a look at how Jay Cutler has fared in the months of November and December during his career.

Cutler took over the starting role in Denver at the end of the 2006 season, with all games played in December:

2-3 record, 58.7% completed, 9 TDs/ 4 INTs.

2007:

November: 2-1 record, 61.7% completed, 5 TDs/ 2 INTs

December: 2-3 record, 61.7% completed, 7 TDs/ 4 INTs

Totals: 4-4 record. 61.7% completed, 12 TDs/ 6 INTs

2008:

November: 3-1 record, 57.7% completed, 6 TDs/ 3 INTs

December: 1-3 record, 66.5% completed, 4 TDs/ 5 INTs

Totals: 4-4 record, 62.1% completed, 10 TDs/ 8 INTs

Overall in his career, Cutler's numbers are:

November: 5-2 record, 59.7% completed, 11 TDs/ 5 INTs

December: 5-9 record, 62.3% completed, 20 TDs, 13 INTs

Total career in Nov/ Dec: 10-11 record, 61% completed, 31 TDs/ 18 INTs

Even though Cutler is only in his third full season as an NFL starter, clearly he has much better production in the November games than in December. Looking at the rest of Chicago's 2009 season, we play...

November: vs Arizona, @ San Fran, vs Philly, @ Minnesota

December: vs St. Louis, vs Green Bay, @ Baltimore, vs Minny, @ Detroit

The weather should definitely play a factor for the rest of the season, but Cutler is used to the winter. Sitting with a 4-3 record right now, Cutler will need to see an increase in productivity than in years past. If we can get 2 wins in November, we'll need to win 4 out of 5 in December to get to the wild card number of 10-6, and that's if 10 wins can get us a WC.

The NFC East will certainly have one of the WCs, and the Saints win over the Falcons this past week in the South was huge. I'm not yet backing off of my bold 12-4 prediction for this season, but with the terrible play from our offensive line, Cutler can only do so much.

Bears management acquired 3 new offensive linemen during the offseason in Orlando Pace, Frank Omiyale, and Kevin Shaffer, and so far, none of them have met expectations. Here's hoping that our coaches can get it together as we head into the winter months...

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Of course, an actual running game would help, too

Particularly during the nasty late Autumn and early – Winter games – we’ve come a long way from the days of Thomas Jones busting up the middle for crucial gains when the footing was slippery for the receivers. I don’t know how much to blame the O – Line or Forte’s happy feet back there, but a pox on both their houses nonetheless.

by Waylon on Nov 4, 2009 10:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I hate to say it

But I am beginning to think we might only win four games over the last 8.

by GallopingGhost on Nov 4, 2009 10:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I love to say it

I am predicting a wonderful November…3-1 record. I am brutally optimistic.

by ClawsClawsClaws on Nov 4, 2009 10:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think they can go 3-1. Maybe even 4-0 if they get their act together on offense.

The key would be to take care of your home field and then get that one in SF.

defensively they just need to stay in their gaps can get some pass rush.

I think it’s possible but it’s one game at a time. 7-3 should be the goal right now.

by SoulEater7 on Nov 4, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't Forget

We are already 1-0 in November (Browns). But I agree with you SoulEater7—let’s take these games 1 at a time and hopefully have some nice upsets!

by Stellarpete22 on Nov 4, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tough schedule anyway you look at it

It’s going to come down to the play of the offensive line in “bad” weather games. Cutler will hopefully continue to play smart, and not force throws into tight windows. I’m afraid I don’t share your continued optimism. I kind of think along the same lines as GG….9-7 will most likely be their record. Unfortunately, that won’t nab them a WC spot. Too many questions and not enough answers.

"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet

by propheteer on Nov 4, 2009 10:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

the o line is to blame

to put it simply, cutler doesn’t have the time and forte doesn’t have any holes to run through

by bearfaninadams on Nov 4, 2009 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If they beat the cards..

I’m still saying 10-6..the key is going to be the division games though for WC spot i think..and i honestly don’t think the bears can beat the vikes even once with our current team.

by Pretender85 on Nov 4, 2009 1:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks,

For nothing WCG. This season has been lack luster enough without seeing those stats. Go ahead and add fuel to the fire. Cutler himself stressed the importance of getting it done in November and December all the while having a history of collapsing in said months. That being said, We can still do this.

by Big Ike on Nov 4, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Fuel to the fire?

You are all gentlemen (and ladies) and good judges of cheap whiskey.

by Dane Noble on Nov 4, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure the past record says anything

Cutler’s past record in November and December really doesn’t mean anything … he played for a different team, different teammates and a different coach. It would be a little like evaluating how many trips to the mountains he made in November and December the past few years compared to this year … different circumstances.

by Hank44 on Nov 4, 2009 5:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs