First division game, against the Raiders and at home, if the team can’t get motivated by this one, they never will.

It is now time to perform, GO BRONCOS!!!

26-17 Broncos

As far as the return game goes – I can see why some of us fans have concerns about Thomas back there. On the other hand, I did like what I saw from him there before the Baltimore game, and it contributed to my feeling that we’re more dangerous in the return game than we’ve been in a very long time. I also like what I read in this article about the attention being paid to special teams coverage by McDaniels. Whatever other ups and downs we’ve had, I do think that, despite an occasional slip-up, our coverage teams as a whole have been much tighter and more reliable than they were in at least the final couple years of the Shanny regime. Back to Thomas, though – looking at him as a number four WR makes it seem a little less odd, I think, to see him on special teams. Of course, if Eddie doesn’t play, that might seem to make him even more of a precious commodity, who we might not want to risk on returns. But – with Andre Goodman out for sure, and Champ iffy, our CB position is running a little shallow, as well. As good as Syd’Quan Thompson has looked – and he’s another reason I’ve felt so good about our return possibilities – if he may have to play a significant role on defense this Sunday, I can see why they would at least want to have Thomas ready to go if needed, especially if Decker is more the direct sub for Royal. We could be missing four DBs, depending on Champ’s health, for part to all of the game; we may have to protect what players we have left there by using a wide-out, even if he is a first-round guy.

Very important game, obviously.Like most, I did like what I saw form the team last week. We clearly have the advantage at quarterback, no matter which ones goes for the Raiders. And we need to end this streak of losing at home to them, and the quotes I’ve heard form players and staff sound as though everyone is taking the Raiders very seriously. While we’ve had our problems scoring, and the Raiders have some good points defensively, I keep coming back to the number thirty in my mind. Maybe we’ll have a late score set up by a loss-on-downs by Oakland. they have a solid running game, and we seem to give up a couple of touchdowns a game one way or another… So, I’ll predict Denver Broncos 30, Oakland Raiders 20.

GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!