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Elway Talks Williams, Chargers

November 13th, 2012 - 10:11pm by Sam DavisOther posts by

Linebacker D.J. Williams has returned to the team, and Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway is confident that Williams has remained in top shape during his time away.

In Tuesday’s episode of Elway Access, hosted by Broncos TV’s Chris Hall, Elway said that Williams “has been working out hard” during the suspension, but it’s still important to ease him back into the game.

“You can only get in football shape by playing football,” Elway said. “That’s why it’s important to work him in there slowly. This time of year, those linebackers take a lot of hits. He is going to be able to give those guys some time and some rest and not take that beating that they take. But we have to work him in there. We can’t give him too many reps. We’ll slowly work him in there and we’ll see how he fits.”

Elway also spoke on another Broncos linebacker during the 30-minute podcast. After a stellar performance against Carolina, linebacker Von Miller garnered praise from the boss.

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Moore, Defense Riding High

November 13th, 2012 - 2:22pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by

When a deep pass over the middle by Panthers quarterback sailed toward safety Rahim Moore late in the fourth quarter Sunday, it represented a chance for Moore’s first pick of the season.

After making the catch and returning the interception 23 yards, Moore was able to breathe a sigh of relief after letting some would-be interceptions earlier in the season slip through his grasp.

“Yeah, it’s about time because I’ve dropped so many,” Moore said. “I’ve been in great position. I’ve had my hands on it a lot. I just stayed the course because that’s what I’m here for, to get the ball and make plays and I made a play yesterday. I was actually happy. I’ve made plays through the year but that was the best play to me.”

The interception was the Broncos second of the afternoon and capped a strong effort by the Denver defense, which sacked Newton seven times and even found the end zone on a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Tony Carter. It was the type of performance that will help the team’s confidence, but one that will be kept in perspective as the Broncos prepare for a San Diego team that put up 24 first-half points in the team’s Week 6 matchup.

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Hillman Finds Paydirt

November 13th, 2012 - 8:35am by Tyler EverettOther posts by

After sitting out the first two weeks of the season, rookie running back Ronnie Hillman has come on strong in recent weeks.

Two games after picking up a career-high 86 yards rushing on 14 carries against New Orleans, Hillman found the end zone for his first NFL touchdown late in Sunday’s 36-14 win over the Panthers.

With Denver facing 1st-and-goal from the Carolina 5-yard line after a long pass from quarterback Peyton Manning to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, Hillman used his speed to get to the corner, beating the defense around left end for his first career touchdown.

His mindset during the carry was simple.

“All that was going through my head was just score,” Hillman said. “I only got a couple opportunities like that, so I think I’ve got to get in the end zone.”

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Broncos at Panthers: Participation Breakdown

November 13th, 2012 - 7:27am by Sam DavisOther posts by

 Playtime Percentage

 A breakdown of Broncos’ players participation in Sunday’s Week 10 win at Carolina

PLAYER
G M. Ramirez
T R. Clady
G Z. Beadles
T O. Franklin
QB P. Manning
C D. Koppen
WR E. Decker
WR D. Thomas
WR B. Stokley
TE J. Dreessen
RB W. McGahee
TE J. Tamme
RB R. Hillman
TE V. Green
WR M. Willis
WR T. Holliday
FB C. Gronkowski
LB W. Woodyard
CB C. Harris
S R. Moore
LB V. Miller
CB C. Bailey
S M. Adams
CB T. Carter
DE D. Wolfe
DE R. Ayers
LB K. Brooking
DT J. Bannan
DT K. Vickerson
DE M. Jackson
DT M. Unrein
DE E. Dumervil
LB D. Trevathan
S J. Leonhard
CB O. Bolden
LB N. Irving
S D. Bruton
RB L. Ball
LB S. Johnson
K M. Prater
P B. Colquitt
LS A. Brewer
C/G C. Davis
T C. Clark
WR A. Caldwell

OFFENSIVE PLAYS
 64 (100%)
64 (100%)
64 (100%)
64 (100%)
64 (100%)
64 (100%)
63 (98%)
60 (94%)
47 (73%)
46 (72%)
43 (67%)
21 (33%)
18 (28%)
10 (16%)
7 (11%)
3 (5%)
2 (3%)
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DEFENSIVE PLAYS
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70 (100%)
70 (100%)
69 (99%)
64 (91%)
63 (90%)
61 (87%)
58 (83%)
54 (77%)
49 (70%)
46 (66%)
39 (56%)
33 (47%)
19 (27%)
18 (26%)
16 (23%)
15 (21%)
11 (16%)
8 (11%)
7 (10%)
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SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYS
7 (19%)
7 (19%)
7 (19%)
7 (19%)
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1 (3%)
1 (3%)
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11 (31%)
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4 (11%)
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18 (50%)
25 (69%)
12 (33%)
24 (67%)
7 (19%)
4 (11%)
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1 (3%)
4 (11%)
17 (47%)
3 (8%)
3 (8%)
3 (8%)
3 (8%)
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1 (3%)
3 (8%)
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22 (61%)
10 (28%)
25 (69%)
28 (78%)
29 (81%)
26 (72%)
22 (61%)
14 (39%)
13 (36%)
13 (36%)
7 (19%)
7 (19%)
7 (19%)

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Inside the Numbers: Week 10

November 12th, 2012 - 10:47am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

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Denver’s defense held Carolina without a third-down conversion as the Panthers finished 0-12 on the day. Over the past three games, opponents have converted just 6-of-38 third downs (.158 pct.) against the Broncos. Sunday was the fourth time in franchise history that the opponent has failed to convert a third down.

Wide receiver Trindon Holliday is the only undefeated player (min. 9 games) in the NFL this season. He spent the first five weeks of the year with Houston, before coming to Denver before the team’s Week 6 game at San Diego.

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Safety Mike Adams sacked Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the end zone on Sunday to mark the Broncos’ second safety of the season. Denver is the only team in the league to record multiple safeties this year.

Tony Carter’s 40-yard interception return for a touchdown was his second defensive score of the season (65-yard FR TD at S.D.) and his second interception of the season. He is the only player in the NFL to return both an interception and fumble recovery for a touchdown this season.

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Holliday’s 76-yard punt return made him one of just three Broncos to score on a punt return and kick return in the same season. He is one of six players in Broncos annals to record multiple special-teams touchdowns in the same season and just the second to do so in back-to-back games.

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Broncos at Panthers: Key Plays

November 11th, 2012 - 7:28pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Third-and-4 from the Carolina 38: On the Panthers’ first drive of the game, linebacker Von Miller burst into the backfield and brought down Cam Newton for a 6-yard loss. That play set the tone for a Denver defense that totaled seven sacks in the win.

Third-and-8 from the Carolina 9: Under heavy pressure, Newton heaved a pass down the right sideline for Louis Murphy, who was covered closely by Tony Carter. The pass sailed incomplete forcing the Panthers to punt from deep in their own territory. The Broncos converted the ensuing strong field position into a 10-yard touchdown strike from Peyton Manning to Brandon Stokley that tied the game 7-7.

Third-and-4 from the Carolina 26: Another third down resulted in more pressure from the Denver front four as defensive end Elvis Dumervil got to Newton and forced his league-leading fifth fumble. Newton recovered the loose ball, which turned out to work in the Broncos’ favor as on the next play, Trindon Holliday returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown, giving Denver a lead that it would not relinquish.

Third-and-8 from the Carolina 24: It looked like the Panthers had made a big play to recapture momentum when Newton hit Murphy for a 34-yard gain, but the play was called back due to offensive pass interference and Carolina was forced to punt.

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Broncos at Panthers: Quotables

November 11th, 2012 - 7:26pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Head Coach John Fox

On returning to Carolina
“Well it was strange. I’ve never been in this visitor’s locker room. Prior to even coming here as a head coach I had never been here as an assistant coach. That part was strange for sure. But, it was great getting back. My sons are still out here going to school. It was neat to see family – we came out Friday, so I was able to at least see them. I have a home here that we had in our tenure here so it was nice getting home and sleep in my bed Friday night. It was good.”

On defense recovering after giving up an early drive
“We tend to do this, I don’t know if it’s jitters or what, but we left a couple guys free and a tribute to their team, they executed well. We made some adjustments but I thought all-in-all, our defensive staff did a terrific job. It’s an explosive offense, you have a pretty good stable of backs there, you have a quarterback that has unique abilities, so we knew it was going to be tough coming in and we knew that they would be very inspired.”

On Von Miller
“Well, he’s a dynamic guy. I think this kind of meant something to him. Sometimes where you are in the draft and that kind of stuff kind of motivates guys. You’ll have to ask Von, but he definitely came to play today, that’s for sure.”

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Broncos at Panthers: Gameday Coverage

November 11th, 2012 - 3:14pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by

BRONCOS AT PANTHERS:

BRONCOS DEFEAT PANTHERS 36-14: All three phases of the team found the end zone on Sunday afternoon as Denver rolled to a 36-14 road victory and improved to 6-3.

Stay tuned to DenverBroncos.com throughout the day and night for continued in-depth coverage on the team’s fourth straight win.

BRONCOS AT PANTHERS PREVIEW: Watch NFL Film’s preview and take a look at the breakdown by DenverBroncos.com to get ready for kickoff.

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 #DENvsCAR.

NFL GAMEPASS: For international Broncos fans located outside the United States and Mexico, watch tonight’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 TV: ON SITE: BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM: Check out this week’s episode of Broncos TV: On Site as Chris Hall and Gray Caldwell preview today’s matchup between the Broncos and Panthers.

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.

PREGAME PHOTO GALLERY: Take a look at photos from pregame as the Broncos prepare to take on Carolina.

SALUTE TO SERVICE: In honor of Veteran’s Day, the NFL is saluting all members of the U.S. military at each of today’s games, with logos of military ribbons on the game balls as well as the players’ helmets, the words ‘Salute To Service’ painted behind the end zones.

INACTIVES: The players who will be inactive for today’s contest have been announced.

BRONCOS WIN TOSS: The Broncos have won the game’s coin toss and chosen to defer to the second half.

PANTHERS STRIKE FIRST: The Panthers are on the board after moving 77 yards in six plays on a scoring drive culminating in a 4-yard touchdown pass.

BRONCOS ANSWER, TIE GAME AT 7: With a 59-yard drive culminating in a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Peyton Manning to wide receiver Brandon Stokley, Denver has tied the game.

HOLLIDAY PUTS BRONCOS IN FRONT: A 76-yard punt return for a touchdown by wide receiver Trindon Holliday has given Denver a 14-7 lead.

PRATER CONNECTS FROM 53: Kicker Matt Prater has extended Denver’s lead to 10 points with a 53-yard field goal.

INJURY UPDATE: The Broncos have announced that defensive end Elvis Dumervil has suffered a shoulder injury. His return is questionable.

MISSED FIELD GOALS CONCLUDE FIRST HALF: The Broncos and Panthers traded missed field goals with time winding down in the first half to keep the score at 17-7, Broncos.

CARTER’S PICK-SIX MAKES IT 24-7: Thanks to the Broncos’ second non-offensive touchdown of the game, this one a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Tony Carter, Denver has a 17-point lead. Listen to the audio highlight here.

BRONCOS MAKE IT 27-7: After four completions in a row by quarterback Peyton Manning covered 60 yards, the Broncos converted a 27-yard field goal that extended the lead to 20 points.

ADAMS SAFETY PADS LEAD: The Broncos backed Carolina up near its own end zone to set up the team’s second safety of the year.

PANTHERS CUT LEAD: Carolina drove down the field and cut into Denver’s deficit on a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton to tight end Greg Olsen.

BRONCOS SCORE AGAIN; MANNING TOPS 300, THOMAS OVER 100: A 5-yard touchdown run by running back Ronnie Hillman stretched Denver’s lead to 36-14.

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Broncos Defeat Panthers 36-14

November 11th, 2012 - 2:25pm by Sam DavisOther posts by

The Carolina Panthers scored the first points of the game on Sunday afternoon, but after that, it was all Broncos. Denver scored the next 29 points and finished with a 36-14 victory at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, improving to a 6-3 record.

Each unit for the Broncos – the offense, the defense and special teams – scored a touchdown in the first three quarters.

After Carolina jumped out to a 7-0 lead, Denver responded with a touchdown of its own as quarterback Peyton Manning connected with wide receiver Brandon Stokley for a 10-yard touchdown.

A few minutes later, wide receiver Trindon Holliday scored on a 76-yard punt return touchdown, his second return for a touchdown in as many games.

Early in the third quarter, cornerback Tony Carter scored his second defensive touchdown of the year as he intercepted Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown. That gave the Broncos a 24-7 lead, but the defense wasn’t finished.

In the fourth quarter, safety Mike Adams sacked Newton in the end zone for a safety, increasing the Denver lead to 29-7.
Rookie running back Ronnie Hillman capped it off for the Broncos with his first career touchdown on a 5-yard rush.

The defense sacked Newton a season-high seven times. Defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson led the way with two sacks and linebacker Von Miller recorded six tackles, including his 10th sack of the year and a forced fumble.

Manning finished with 27-of-38 passing, 301 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas led the way offensively with nine catches for a game-high 135 yards.

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Broncos Score Again; Manning Tops 300, Thomas Over 100

November 11th, 2012 - 2:12pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by

Denver added one more touchdown for good measure on a drive that took just four plays. The Broncos got into the end zone on the first touchdown of rookie running back Ronnie Hillman’s career, a five-yard run along the left sideline that made it 36-14.

The drive also marked milestones for both quarterback Peyton Manning and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, as Manning has once again topped 300 yards passing and Thomas has gone over 100 yards receiving.

For Manning, it’s the 77th of his career, including postseason, and the sixth 300-yard passing game of the season, with all of those coming in the last seven games. In his career, Manning’s teams are 46-30 when he goes over 300 yards. Earlier in the game, he tied Dan Marino for second all-time in career touchdown passes with 420.

Thomas now has five games in 2012 with at least 100 yards receiving and eight for his career.

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