Cutler went 19-of-27 for 216 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, as he led Denver on another fourth quarter game-winning drive.
She led Denver toward the kitchen, saying, "First thing you have to know is what door to knock on."
Lafayette Lever led Denver with 26 points and 16 rebounds after being held to 6 points in the opener.
Elway completed 18 of 20 passes in the first half, leading Denver to a 14-6 lead.
LaPhonso Ellis scored 23 points to lead Denver, which shot 36 percent from the field.
Andre Miller, who led Denver (12-12) with 22 points, made two free throws with about 20 seconds left to make the score 94-91.
This time last year he was part of the circus, leading Denver to its second straight Super Bowl victory.
He led Denver to a 24-0 halftime lead and to the game's first 31 points.
Dale Ellis led Denver with 21 points, 14 in the second half.
He shot nearly 50 percent in leading Denver in scoring (17.4 points a game) during the preseason.