BRONCOS AT CARDINALS:
FINAL SCORE: BRONCOS 16, CARDINALS 13: Denver trailed 10-0 in the second half, but came from behind to secure a 16-13 victory on a 44-yard game-winning field goal by kicker Matt Prater.
The Broncos are at University of Phoenix Stadium to close out the preseason against the Arizona Cardinals. Players from both teams are on the field warming up — the Broncos in all-white uniforms, the Cardinals with red jerseys and white pants.
STARTERS WORK OUT: Earlier in the evening, a group of 25 Broncos hit the field for a workout with Strength and Conditioning Coach Luke Richesson. It was essentially the first-team offense and defense, so it likely signaled that group of players wouldn’t suit up for tonight’s game. With just about 25 minutes until kickoff, it became official — those 25 players won’t play.
BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Follow the action on Twitter, as well, via the Broncos’ official gameday account. @BroncosGameday will keep fans updated with live, in-game updates throughout today’s contest.
PREGAME PHOTOS: Get an up-close look as the Broncos get ready to take on the Cardinals, courtesy of team photographer Eric Lars Bakke.
CAPTAINS, COIN TOSS AND STARTERS: The Broncos won the coin toss and received to start the game. The starters looked a little different for the fourth preseason game.
CARDINALS ON THE BOARD FIRST: An acrobatic, 22-yard touchdown catch by Arizona rookie Michael Floyd gives the Cardinals a 7-0 lead in the second quarter.
BRONCOS SCORELESS AT HALFTIME: Denver nearly put points on the scoreboard right at the end of the second quarter, but a sack kept the Broncos scoreless at halftime.
CARDINALS LEAD 10-0: Arizona got into scoring position with a 52-yard bomb, but the Broncos defense held strong and forced a field goal.
BOLDEN PROVIDES SCORING SPARK: Cornerback Omar Bolden got the Broncos back in the game with a 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
ALL TIED UP AT 10-10: The running game powered the Broncos 94 yards down the field, and Matt Prater knocked home a field goal to tie the game.
INJURY UPDATE: Safety Duke Ihenacho has a mild concussion and will not return to the game.
BRONCOS TAKE LEAD LATE: An interception by cornerback Syd’Quan Thompson put the Broncos in scoring position, and Prater knocked home a 43-yarder to give Denver its first lead.
FEELY’S FIELD GOAL TIES GAME: Jay Feely hit a 35-yard field goal to tie the game 13-13 late in the fourth quarter.
Tebow time is gone. I’m a bit confused right now? *scratching my head*
That is a TD. Could see the green!!!! I still think Squid will make it over Carter….
lol cat ha
Thought that was was insurmountable and then Bolden does that. Holy cow!!!
Lmao Cat!!!
Bailey, Harris, Porter, Florence and Bolden… you think 6 CB’s AB?
squid has value as a returner, and i could see him in being used in dime formations too. I think he has a good nose for the ball
Yea BT I think 6. Bolden and Squid will help the return game. What I have seen of Carter on D and ST has been awful
then is Caldwell a cut or Willis? we don’t need 4 potential returners that don’t contribute anywhere else do we?
Willis cut! He plays to timid
caldwell is going to be our robert meachem. hes gonna make the team.
BT With how bad our return game was without Royal I think we should. Caldwell can really help as a WR as well. Bolden and Squid be the main returners. But if anyone cut WIllis. Last week he made 4 horrible decisions.
That was the longest return in Denver Broncos history!!!! 103 yards
ok… with Deckers ability as a kick returner I’m seeing at least 2 of those four being axed… and keeping an extra LB like Johnson
Bolden is ALREADY setting records. Gotta keep him. He can learn from the best!
BT I just think Caldwell and Willis can help as WR as well which might help them stay. Plus have the option to play as a returner in case Bolden and/or Squid gets hurt. But I would love to keep Johnson.
too fast
receivers
1.thomas
2.decker
3.caldwell
4.stokley
5.willis maybe PS
6.robinson MaybePS
Willis cant make the PS. To many regular season games played. I think we keep 6 WRs as well. 6 corners 6 WRs. Cant forget Hill as a WR as well.
Hill is the one I want… over Caldwell, Willis
yeah i was just looking at that too. hill will bump out robinson and land him on the practice squad
Am I the only one who doesn’t want Deck returning kicks?
I wouldn’t be disappointed if we let Stokley go either
RONNIE!!!
they say caldwell is easily the fastest on the team.
i like hill over caldwell too
only cause they traded Vaughn!
BT Stokley isn’t going anywhere, especially after he made that ridiculous catch last week. Sorry.
nope, he’s too valuable catching the ball, he and manning are gonna complete a ton of passes
Robinson should make the PS. 3 years on it when possibly Os take over as starter. Would be great. I dont want to see Stokes go. Hes been a very consistent WR this preseason and has played pretty well.
You will see in the regular season AB… he’s lost a step, and when he gets a full press coverage he will disappear
He is solid as a possession reciever, but the slot guy should be able to exploit mismatches and shred a D, like he use to or like Welker does nowadays
I like Caldwell and Hill. I dont like Willis way to many mental mistakes. Would rather have Robinson or Orton over him. BT he has lost a step but he still can ball. Hes shown that this preseason.
Maybe we can put Hillman on the PS and keep JJ on the 53 to start the season
jjwhat i say earliar he will win us this game period
Stokley will be able to exploit mismatches. He still has speed and has solid hands. Plus he isnt afraid to be physical. As for Hillman I highly doubt he clears waivers. No way do we risk that!
Brock looks good. And I cannot get over how much he reminds me of Philip Rivers.
prollly wont happen that way
1. willis
2. hillman
3. knowshon
4. Ball
jj Ps
I’ve always been biased towards Stokley since we both are from Louisiana.
3 or 4 RB’s though
Finally we have a nice flow going
No. I say Hillman makes the 53 man roster. He will not make it through waivers!
Robinson has done well. He fights for the ball. Needs improvement running routes but hes big fast and strong and plus he can block! And 4 RBs McG Hillman Moreno and Ball I think. JJ on the PS. Or Moreno traded and the other 4 on the 53 man roster.
Hillman wont clear waivers and no way they would even risk it.
I’m not convinced that Ball even stays… I want to see as surprise cuts him and Stokes getting pink slipped at the same time!!!
Haha… AB he still thinks Stokley isn’t making the team.
BT you will be disappointed. Stokley isnt going anywhere.
I know that… but he’s taking up a valuable roster spot..
Who is better than him, BT?
should have gave jj the ball there
There is a reason he was out of the league last year, and it wasn’t an injury guys