BRONCOS VS. BUCCANEERS
BRONCOS BEAT BUCS, CLINCH AFC WEST TITLE: The Broncos defeated the Buccaneers 31-23 on Sunday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. It was their seventh consecutive win and clinched the AFC West title.
Below is the live coverage from throughout the game. Stay tuned to DenverBroncos.com for continued coverage on the team’s seventh straight win.
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 tonight’s matchup. To chime in with your tweets, use #TBvsDEN.
BRONCOS VS. BUCCANEERS PREVIEWS: While you await kickoff, prepare for the game by reading the DenverBroncos.com weekly preview, which features important matchups on each side of the ball, noteworthy facts on the game and a key to victory for Denver. Also, watch the NFL Films preview.
BRONCOS TV ON SITE: HOME VS. BUCCANEERS: Watch the Week 13 installment of Broncos TV On Site, as Chris Hall and Gray Caldwell preview the game from the field.
NFL GAMEPASS: For international Broncos fans located outside the United States and Mexico, watch today’s game live and in HD with NFL GamePass.
BRONCOS MOBILE APP: For those of you who follow the action on your smartphone, there’s a free official Broncos mobile app. On your smartphone, visit BroncosMobile.com to download it.
BRONCOS ON INSTAGRAM: The Broncos have joined Instagram. Follow the team’s account, DenverBroncos, for exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos from Dove Valley, road trips and gameday.
BRONCOS TO HONOR LPGA STARS: The Broncos will honor a pair of LPGA stars in Meg Mallon and Stacy Lewis on the field prior to kickoff.
LISTEN LIVE: Listen to the live AM 850 KOA broadcast of the game featuring Dave Logan on play-by-play, Ed McCaffrey on color commentary and Andy Lindahl reporting from the sideline.
INACTIVES: For a list of the players on each side that will be inactive for Sunday’s game, click here.
BRONCOS WIN COIN TOSS: The Broncos won the coin toss and deferred. Click here for the captains and starters.
MANNING TO UNREIN PUTS DENVER AHEAD EARLY: Defensive tackle Mitch Unrein caught his first career reception and touchdown in the first quarter.
BUCS RESPOND WITH THREE: Tampa Bay drove 66 yards and kicked a short field goal to answer the Broncos’ previous touchdown drive.
BUCS TAKE LEAD WITH CLARK TOUCHDOWN: With the help of a 40-yard pass play, the Bucs found the end zone on an 11-yard touchdown reception by Dallas Clark.
INJURY UPDATE: Defensive tackle Mitch Unrein sustained an eye injury in the first quarter.
DENVER TRAILS 10-7 AT HALF: The Broncos entered the locker room trailing 10-7.
FIRST HALF AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS: Listen to highlights from the first half, courtesy of AM 850 KOA.
MANNING TO THOMAS TAKES LEAD, MAKES HISTORY: Peyton Manning hit Demaryius Thomas for an 8-yard touchdown strike, taking the lead and breaking a team record.
MANNING TO THOMAS II: Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas hooked up for their second touchdown of the quarter.
MILLER’S PICK-6 ADDS TO DENVER LEAD: Von Miller’s interception return for a touchdown ignited the Denver crowd and padded the lead.
BUCS GET THREE TO CUT INTO LEAD: Tampa Bay got an interception and turned it into three fourth-quarter points.
BRONCOS DRAIN CLOCK, ADD THREE: The Broncos drove 68 yards down the field and added a field goal.
BUCS GET WITHIN TWO SCORES: A Tampa Bay 55-yard field goal in the fourth quarter cut the Denver lead to 15.
BUCS MAKE IT 31-23 WITH WILLIAMS TOUCHDOWN: Josh Freeman hit Mike Williams for a 5-yard strike to make it 31-23 before the two-minute warning.
You mean like we are not mediocre anymore, like since 2006 except last year felt a lot better than 500 thanks to Tebow.
But best thing of all to me is that the San Diego rein is finally over.
Like 6 miserable years of getting pounded.
There were a couple of SD fans at the bar who kept getting excited about their Cinci game, but I set them up straight, but I was nice, and they took it like big boys, they know they are done and we are taking over.
OT me too. I thought that a couple of times today. Does anyone think that Decker is subconciously miffed about DTs production? Not having Stokes today was an issue perhaps. Maybe the team hit a wall in the progress offensively? I mean let’s face it…PFM=brilliant and everone else is clawing to catch up….still???
T.Y. Hilton is 5’9″; 180 lbs.
Try 2005, LOL.
Still loving my Jim Beam and the 2012 AFC West Champs!!!!
OT agreed! I wonder if Deckers drops are starting to get to Peyton. Because he used to be targeted very often but last few games he hasnt been target much at all.
AFC WEST CHAMPS BRONCOS COUNTRY WE BACK
OT funny thing about that is I really wanted Hilton! Lol. Smaller WRs can be good players but still a concern and I do like Austin but like you said with Hillman and Holiday can we afford to bring in another undersized player in the 1st round? Especially with the glaring need for a DT and there are going to be a few good ones around the end of the first.
I think I’d take “hands” over “size” while we have Peyton on our team. Plus, DT and Decker already give us size, maybe a burner with good hands would be a nice compliment?
Bay…yup. I actually thought SD would finish in the cellar this year. That may not happen but I had us 1st…KC 2nd (I know) Oak 3rd and SD in the poop. I’m so happy that SD is at least well…bad.
OT what do you think of Hopkins from Clemson if he declares?
Having some sure hands would be a nice thing. We still have issues dropping the ball.
DeSean Jackson: 5’10″; 175 lbs.
Not too familiar with him AB, I still got a lot of research to do as far the draft goes. All I know is it really sucks for the Jets, Chiefs, Cardinals, and any team who needs a QB this year… They just missed it by one season… LOL!
Lol OT.
It’s crazy to think there are only 32 job openings for QB’s on the planet, and each year there is a new crop of recruits, and yet every year there are multiple teams who need a QB.. This is why I’m OK with the Brock Osweiler pick.
why is everyone concerned about Tavon Austin’s size? yea hes small but hes a playmaker who could play in the slot. Trindon Holiday is strictly ST and ronnie Hillman is a RB. adding Tavon Austin wouldnt hurt but Manning would benefit from it. Tavon Austin can create mismatches and he could be that Harvin/Welker type player
plus he got swagg
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can someone tell me whats wrong with Prater. Missed 3 field goals in last two games. what will happen when we really need him? he better get his act together. Fox better have alittle talk with him.
By the way “WAY TO GO BRONCOS KEEP IT UP”!
I know Manning has done alot for the Broncos & the Fans but lets not forget how well our offensive line is play & our entire defense. With out our offensive line the greatest QB would be just average. So keep it up offensive line & our entire defense.