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How Far Can They Go?

December 7th, 2011 - 1:32pm by mike_riceOther posts by

After Sunday’s win over the Vikings, the Broncos found themselves tied for first in AFC West.

Oh, this season is getting really interesting.

How far can the Broncos go? I won’t hazard a guess because I wouldn’t want to limit them. I’m certainly not looking at the price of plane tickets to Indianapolis in February at this point. But I wouldn’t be surprised by anything that happens the rest of the season, however long it lasts.

After the win over the Vikings, defensive lineman Elvis Dumervil offered a key to future success when he spoke with 850KOA Radio about the Broncos’ being tied for first place.

“It’s hard to get to that spot and even harder to remain there,” Dumervil said. “We have to continue to work. I think we have four more games left. We have three at our hose so we have to take care of business.”

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Submit Your Questions for ‘Elway Live’

December 5th, 2011 - 6:04pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Following Denver’s 35-32 win in Minnesota Sunday, Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway will join Broncos TV’s Chris Hall for another ‘Elway Live’ show at 2 p.m. MST tomorrow — Tuesday — on DenverBroncos.com. Elway and Hall will breakdown the team’s victory over the Vikings and plenty more on the live, online-streamed audio broadcast. The show is 30 minutes long and features fan-submitted questions for Elway.

Questions are currently being taken via Twitter and will continue to be taken during the show. To submit your questions, tweet using the hashtag #ElwayLive.

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Colquitt Razor Sharp, On and Off the Field

December 5th, 2011 - 4:26pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Punters don’t normally get a lot of recognition, but Broncos punter Britton Colquitt has earned it with his helmet on and off.

When it’s on, Colquitt is dropping punts on dimes deep in opposing territory. Sunday, he constantly forced the Vikings to drive the length of the field against a stout Broncos defense. On Colquitt’s six punts, the Vikings had an average starting field position of their own 14.5-yard line.

“That was really big with field position all game long,” Head Coach John Fox said after Sunday’s game. “Our coverage teams did a good job.”

When his helmet is off, Colquitt has shown he’s in postseason form with his various forms of facial hair. He went with sideburns transitioning into a handlebar mustache on Sunday. But he wasn’t alone as he was joined by teammates Eric Decker, Adam Weber and Matt Prater as they all found something fitting for Minnesota.

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Broncos at Vikings: Key Plays

December 4th, 2011 - 10:56pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Fourth-and-9 from the Minnesota 48 (12:55, 1st quarter): Chris Kluwe unleashed a 51-yard punt that stopped dead inside the Broncos 1-yard line, where it was downed by Eric Frampton. On the next play, defensive end Jared Allen tackled running back Willis McGahee in the end zone for a safety to put the Vikings ahead 2-0.

Third-and-8 from the Denver 8 (8:16, 1st quarter): Safety Brian Dawkins blitzed and strip-sacked quarterback Christian Ponder. Defensive end Jason Hunter pounced on the loose ball and returned it to midfield.

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Broncos at Vikings: Gameday Coverage

December 4th, 2011 - 2:45pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

PREGAME:

We’re here at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, and it’s a good thing we’re indoors. It snowed a fair amount yesterday and is currently just 24 degrees outside.

Both teams are enjoying the comfort of the dome, as they are warming up on the field. We’re about an hour and a half from kickoff so stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the latest info.

BRONCOS AT CHARGERS GAMECENTER: For play-by-play action and up-to-the-minute stats, check out the DenverBroncos.com Gamecenter. We’ll keep you updated here with scoring plays, drive recaps and all the fun bits and pieces you can’t get from looking at a box score.

BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Another option is to follow the @Denver_Broncos Twitter account. There are constant updates on there throughout the game. You don’t have to be on Twitter to read the posts, but if you are, you should follow the account for news throughout the week as well.

MILLER INACTIVE: Broncos starting linebacker Von Miller is inactive for today’s game after sustaining a thumb injury last week. Mario Haggan, who started all 16 games in both 2009 and 2010, will start in his place.

BRONCOS-VIKINGS GETS WIDER AUDIENCE: Today’s game, which starts at 12 p.m. CST, can be seen throughout the majority of the United States.

PREGAME PHOTOS: Here are some pregame photos, courtesy of Eric Lars Bakke and Ben Hays, of the Broncos warming up.

COIN TOSS: The Vikings won the toss and elected to receive.

VIKINGS FORCE A SAFETY: After downing a punt on the 1-inch line, Jared Allen tackled Willis McGahee in the end zone for a safety.

BRONCOS STARTERS: Here are the offensive and defensive starters for the Broncos.

BRONCOS STOP VIKINGS WITH FUMBLE RECOVERY: As the Vikings were driving on 3rd-and-goal, safety Brian Dawkins sacked Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, forcing a fumble which defensive end Jason Hunter recovered.

HAGGAN COMES UP WITH A PICK-6: Linebacker Mario Haggan, starting in place of the injured Von Miller, has given Denver the lead with a 16-yard interception return for a touchdown.

DUMERVIL DROPS PONDER: Defensive end Elvis Dumervil sacked Ponder, giving him 6.5 sacks on the season and at least half of a sack in five consecutive games.

FUMBLE LEADS TO VIKINGS FG: Willis McGahee’s fumble gave the Vikings good field position, but the Broncos defense held strong, giving up just a field goal as the Broncos now lead 7-5.

FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY: The first quarter has come to an end, with the Broncos leading 7-5.

VIKINGS RETAKE THE LEAD: Christian Ponder threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Rudolph to give Minnesota a 12-7 lead.

VIKINGS EXTEND LEAD INTO HALFTIME: Ryan Longwell’s 25-yard field goal has given Minnesota a 15-7 lead as the teams head to the locker rooms for halftime.

BRONCOS SCORE TO OPEN SECOND HALF: Tim Tebow connected with Demaryius Thomas on a 21-yard touchdown pass on Denver’s first possession of the second half..

HARVIN GIVES VIKINGS BREATHING ROOM: Wide receiver Percy Harvin scores on a 52-yard touchdown catch-and-run to give Minnesota a 22-14 lead.

INJURY UPDATE: Broncos receiver Eddie Royal, has a neck injury and is questionable to return. David Bruton is also questionable to return with a calf injury and Quinton Carter is probable to return with cramps.

HARVIN SCORES AGAIN: Percy Harvin has scored on another long catch-and-run, giving the Vikings a 29-21 lead with 9:41 remaining in the fourth quarter.

MCGAHEE, TEBOW TIE THE GAME: Just 49 seconds after Harvin’s touchdown, the Broncos tie the game on McGahee’s 24-yard run. It’s now 29-29 with 8:52 left in the fourth quarter.

MCGAHEE TOPS 100-YARD MARK: For the sixth time this season, Willis McGahee has rushed for more than 100 yards.

LONGWELL PUTS MINNESOTA AHEAD: Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell has put the Vikings ahead 32-29 on a 39-yard field goal with 3:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.

THOMAS’ BIG DAY: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has two touchdowns and 144 receiving yards.

PRATER TIES THE GAME LATE: Broncos kicker Matt Prater has tied the game 32-32 on a 46-yard field goal with 1:33 left in the fourth quarter.

BRONCOS DEFEAT VIKINGS 35-32: Matt Prater drilled a 23-yard game-winning field goal as time expired to give Denver the victory.

Goodman Saves It, Prater Wins It

December 4th, 2011 - 2:21pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Andre Goodman just saved the day for the Broncos.

On Minnesota’s first play from scrimmage following Prater’s field goal, Goodman picked off Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder and returned it 20 yards to the Vikings 15-yard line.

Six plays later, Matt Prater booted a 23-yard field goal through the uprights to give Denver a 35-32 victory in Minnesota.

-Kenny Legan

Prater Ties the Game Late

December 4th, 2011 - 2:12pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Broncos kicker Matt Prater has kicked a 46-yard field goal to tie the game 32-32 with 1:33 remaining in the fourth quarter.

The score was set up by a 40-yard pass from Tebow to Demaryius Thomas down the right sideline to give Denver the ball at Minnesota’s 28-yard line. They weren’t able to get another first down, as Tebow’s pass to Thomas in the end zone on third down fell incomplete after Thomas battled for it with the defensive back.

The Vikings have two timeouts left and will start on their own 20-yard line after the touchback.

-Kenny Legan

Thomas Tops the 100-Yard Mark

December 4th, 2011 - 2:07pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Demaryius Thomas has set a career high with 144 receiving yards on four catches thus far. He’s been on the receiving end of two touchdown passes from Tim Tebow and put the Broncos on the doorstep with a 40-yard catch to the Vikings 28-yard line.

The 144 yards mark a career best for the second-year wideout. His previous high was a 97-yard game against the Seahawks in 2010. It is the first multiple touchdown game of Thomas’ career.

-Stuart Zaas

Longwell Puts Vikings Ahead

December 4th, 2011 - 2:02pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

With just 3:06 remaining in the fourth quarter, Ryan Longwell has put Minnesota ahead 32-29 with a 39-yard field goal.

Longwell’s field goal capped a 13-play, 64-yard drive for the Vikings. The big play of the drive came on a 12-yard scramble by quarterback Christian Ponder on third-and-7 at the Vikings 42-yard line to give Minnesota a new set of downs.

-Kenny Legan

McGahee Tops the 100-yard Mark

December 4th, 2011 - 1:52pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Running back Willis McGahee’s 24-yard touchdown run put him over the century mark on the ground for the sixth time this season, which ties for the most 100-yard games in the NFL this season. He now has 29 career 100-yard games, and has tied for the third-most 100-yard games in a season in Broncos history.

McGahee’s 59 career rushing touchdowns tie for the third most since he entered the league in 2004.

The ninth-year running back has 85 rushing yards thus far in the second half and 111 on the game.

-Stuart Zaas