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Broncos vs. Steelers: First Half Live Blog

November 9th, 2009 - 6:40pm by Zach EisendrathOther posts by Zach Eisendrath

COIN TOSS: Denver will start on offense with Josh Reed kicking off for the Steelers.

Q1 15:00: Royal returns Reed’s kickoff at the goal line and returns it to the 22-yard line. The Broncos starting offense is on the field with Kyle Orton behind center. The offensive line consists of Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Casey Wiegmann, Chris Kuper and Tyler Polumbus, who is starting in place of Ryan Harris (toe injury). Daniel Graham and Tony Scheffler are lined up at tight end and Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal are the wide receivers. Correll Buckhalter is starting at running back.

Q1 14:00: After Orton completed a 13-yard pass to Royal on the first play from Scrimmage, Buckhalter rushed for one-yard.

Q1 13:02: Orton again looks Royal’s way, connecting with the second-year wide receiver for a 14-yard game and the ball is now at midfield.

Q1 11:53: The Broncos showcase their version of the wildcat by snapping the ball directly to Buckhalter. After he gains five yards, Orton once again connects with Royal — this time for a 20-yard gain. Denver is now at the Pittsburgh 25 yard line.

Q1 10:28: After Buckhalter loses three-yards on first down, Orton fires a six-yard pass to Brandon Marshall. On third down Orton’s pass intended for Royal is broken up and Matt Prater is on to attempt a 40-yard field goal attempt.

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Broncos at Chargers: First Half Live Blog

October 19th, 2009 - 6:39pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

COIN TOSS: The Chargers have won the coin toss and will receive the ball to start the game. Matt Prater is on the field for the kickoff.

Q1 14:57: After the Monday Night Football theme music pumped through the speakers and Darren Sproles was taken down at the 28-yard line, the starting defense is on the field. It’s Kenny Peterson, Ronald Fields and Ryan McBean on the line, Elvis Dumervil, D.J. Williams, Andra Davis and Mario Haggan at linebacker and Champ Bailey, Andre’ Goodman, Brian Dawkins and Renaldo Hill in the secondary.

Q1 14:19: The first play of the game is a run by LaDainian Tomlinson, and he is tackled after a three-yard gain by Dawkins. Tight coverage by Bailey forces an incompletion on second down, and the Chargers now have a 3rd-and-7 on their own 27-yard line.

Q1 14:13: Darrell Reid and Brian Dawkins nearly sack Philip Rivers, but he throws it away just in time. The screams from the crowd seem to indicate there are plenty of Broncos fans here in Qualcomm Stadium.

Q1 13:59: The offense is on the field for its first drive of the game. It’s Kyle Orton at quarterback, Knowshon Moreno at running back, Daniel Graham and Tony Scheffer at tight end and Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal at receiver. Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Casey Wiegmann, Chris Kuper and Ryan Harris make up the offensive line.

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Broncos vs. Patriots: First Half Live Blog

October 11th, 2009 - 2:14pm by Chris GentilvisoOther posts by Chris Gentilviso

Coin toss: The Patriots have won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. The Broncos will receive and defend the north goal.

Q1 - 14:43: Stephen Gostkowski’s kickoff is picked up by Kenny McKinley in the end zone and downed for a touchback. The Broncos start in a wildcat formation, with Knowshon Moreno taking the direct snap for a 12-yard gain and a first down.

Q1 - 14:16: Starting on offense for the Broncos - the line of Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Casey Wiegmann, Chris Kuper and Ryan Harris. Hillis lines up at fullback, with Moreno behind him. Jabar Gaffney and Brandon Marshall were at receiver, with Daniel Graham at tight end. After a short two-yard out to Marshall on the left side, Orton found him on the other end of the field for a 13-yard catch and a first down.

Q1 - 13:06: A five yard run by Moreno propels the Broncos into Boston territory. That set up a wide open pass from Orton to Tony Scheffler for 14 yards. Scheffler leaped over Leigh Bodden, rumbling past the marker.

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Broncos vs. Cowboys: First Half Live Blog

October 4th, 2009 - 2:14pm by Zach EisendrathOther posts by Zach Eisendrath

START OF GAME: Using a pink coin for breast cancer awareness, the Cowboys won the toss and have elected to receive the ball first.

Q1 15:00: Matt Prater boots the opening kickoff five yards deep into the Dallas end zone. Miles Austin returns to kick to the 19-yard line before being tackled by Darrell Reid.

Q1 14:50: Marion Barber gains one yard on first down and is stopped for a gain of four on second down. For the Cowboys, Tony Romo is at the helm. Barber is at running back and Deon Anderson is positioned at fullback. The wide receivers are Roy Williams and Patrick Crayton and Jason Witten is at tight end. The Dallas offensive line consists of Flozell Adams, Kyle Kosier, Andre Gurode, Leonard Davis and Marc Colombo.

The Broncos defense has taken to the field to start the game, and the starters are Ryan McBean, Ronald Fields and Kenny Peterson on the line, Mario Haggan, Andra Davis, D.J. Williams and Elvis Dumervil at linebacker, Champ Bailey and Andre’ Goodman at cornerback and Brian Dawkins and Renaldo Hill at safety.

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Broncos at Raiders: First Half Live Blog

September 27th, 2009 - 2:15pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell

START OF GAME: The Broncos won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. The Raiders will receive to start the game. Matt Prater is on the field to kick off.

15:00: After Prater’s kick goes for a touchback, the Raiders start their first drive at their own 20-yard line. The Broncos defense has taken the field to start the game, and the starters are Kenny Peterson, Ronald Fields and Ryan McBean on the line, Mario Haggan, D.J. Williams, Andra Davis and Elvis Dumervil at linebacker, Champ Bailey and Andre’ Goodman at cornerback and Brian Dawkins and Renaldo Hill closing out the unit at safety.

13:07: Andra Davis meets Darren McFadden after a gain of one on the first play of the game. On the second play, JaMarcus Russell tries to throw a quick pass out to McFadden, who was met immediately and fumbled. The Raiders recovered however, and were left with a 3rd-and-13. The defense made the stop after an eight-yard pass from Russell and the Raiders have a quick three-and-out to start the contest.

12:54: Now the Broncos offense is on the field, with Kyle Orton at the helm. At running back is Correll Buckhalter. The wide receivers are Eddie Royal and Jabar Gaffney. Daniel Graham and Tony Scheffler are at tight end. The offensive line is the normal unit — Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Casey Wiegmann, Chris Kuper and Ryan Harris.

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Broncos vs. Browns: First Half Live Blog

September 20th, 2009 - 2:15pm by Chris GentilvisoOther posts by Chris Gentilviso

Q1 - 15:00: The Broncos have won the toss and elected to receive. Peyton Hillis is back deep to receive.

Q1 - 14:55: From two yards deep in the end zone, Hillis lost the football and the Browns have recovered. They will start 1st and 10 from the Broncos 22-yard line.

Q1 - 14:50: Starting on defense for Denver are Brian Dawkins, Champ Bailey, Renaldo Hill, Andre’ Goodman, Elvis Dumervil, Andra Davis, D.J. Williams, Mario Haggan, Ronald Fields, Kenny Peterson and Ryan McBean. McBean makes a strong play on first down, pressuring Brady Quinn into an incompletion.

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Broncos at Bengals: First Half Live Blog

September 13th, 2009 - 11:02am by Kyle SonnemanOther posts by Kyle Sonneman

Q1 15:00: Peyton Hillis is back deep to receive the kickoff.

Q1 14:56: A jumbled, fumbled return for the Broncos, but they retain at the 20.
The Broncos offensive starters are Ryan Clady, Ben Hamilton, Casey Wiegmann, Russ Hochstein for the injured Chris Kuper, Ryan Harris, Daniel Graham, Brandon Stokley, Jabar Gaffney, Peyton Hillis, Correll Buckhalter and Kyle Orton at quarterback.

Q1 14:00: Sorry, Eddie Royal started not Stokley. Two big runs for the Broncos to start as Buckhalter goes for eight and then 14. First-and-ten at the 42.

**INJURY UPDATE** - Spencer Larsen is out with a shoulder injury. Not sure if it happened in pregame or on the opening kickoff.

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Cardinals vs. Broncos: First Half Live Blog

September 3rd, 2009 - 7:07pm by Zach EisendrathOther posts by Zach Eisendrath

Coin toss: The Cardinals call tails but the coin lands on heads. The Broncos have decided to receive the opening kickoff.

15:00: Alphonso Smith is back deep to return the opening kickoff. Taking the kickoff from five-yards deep into the end zone, Smith is tackled at the 25-yard line.

14:56: Correll Buckhalter rushes for three yards on the first offensive play from scrimmage. The offense takes to the field led by Tom Brandstater at quarterback, Buckhalter at running back, Chad Jackson, Eddie Royal at wide receiver, Daniel Graham and Tony Scheffler are at tight end and the offensive line consists of Ryan Clady, Seth Olsen, Casey Wiegmann, Russ Hochstein and Ryan Harris.

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Bears vs. Broncos: First Half Live Blog

August 30th, 2009 - 6:07pm by Chris GentilvisoOther posts by Chris Gentilviso

Coin toss: Jay Cutler called tails for the Bears, but it lands on heads. The Broncos will receive.

The inactives for tonight’s game on the Bears side: CB Charles Tillman, CB Zackary Bowman, S/KR Danieal Manning, LB Jamar Williams, LB Nick Roach, DE Henry Melton, and DT Dusty Dvoracek. No Broncos names are on the list of players not expected to participate.

Q1 - 15:00:Scheffler returns the kick to the 27-yard line. 1st and 10 Broncos.

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Broncos at Seahawks: First Half Live Blog

August 22nd, 2009 - 8:35pm by Kyle SonnemanOther posts by Kyle Sonneman

15:00: Daniel Graham has called tails for the Broncos, but it lands on heads. The Seahawks will receive. Matt Prater has the unit lined up and kicks the ball to the Deon Butler who is wrapped up by Josh Barrett at the 25.

14:54: Offsides penalty on the kickoff has the ball at the 30. The Broncos defense is on the field, the starters are Ronald Fields, Kenny Peterson and Ryan McBean up front, the linebackers are Elvis Dumervil, Andra Davis, D.J. Williams and Mario Haggan with Champ Bailey, Andre’ Goodman, Darcel McBath and Renaldo Hill in the secondary.

Matt Hasselbeck starts the game throwing, but it is behind his intended receiver.

14:10: First down Seahawks as Hasselbeck connects with his tight end John Carlson.

13:10: After a short run by T.J. Duckett and a short completion, the Seahwaks have third-and-short. Hasselbeck hits Houshmanzadeh on the crossing route for 13-yards and a first down.

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