A quick observation of quarterback Jay Cutler and how he played in the Chicago Bears' 21-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12:

It’s not all Cutler’s fault considering the protection issues the Bears struggled through early on, but he has to stop turning over the ball. The Bears are 8-0 over the past two years when they finish with a positive turnover margin. So Cutler needs to do his part to keep the Bears on the winning side of the turnover battle, especially on Thanksgiving against a Detroit Lions squad that ranks 10th in turnover differential (plus-3).

Cutler extended his NFL lead in turnovers (18) by fumbling on a strip-sack by Gerald McCoy in the first quarter. Tampa Bay converted the turnover into a touchdown to take an early lead.

On the positive side, Cutler didn’t commit multiple turnovers or throw an interception for the first time since Oct. 12, and it’s no coincidence that in all but one of the club’s losses this season the quarterback turned over the ball multiple times. Aside from the turnover, Cutler didn’t put up stellar numbers (season-low 130 yards passing with a passer rating of 87.0), but he played well enough to lead the team to victory.