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Broncos Blog Scoring Contest: Week 13

November 27th, 2012 - 4:02pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

For the fifth straight week, everyone with a scoring prediction has picked the Broncos to win. It seems to be a good strategy.

Just to recap, the Broncos defeated the Chiefs 17-9. No one was particularly close this week, but Jake came in first with his prediction of 25-10 — nine points off the actual score.

Oldsouthstander takes home second place, 10 points off with his guess of 27-9. Still1972 gets third-place points with his 28-7 prediction — 13 points off the actual score.

Before we get to the standings, make sure you get your predictions in for this Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay here.

Taking last week’s points into account, below are the top bloggers in the standings entering Week 13:

RANK
1
2
2
4
5
6
7
8
8
8
8
8

BLOGGER
The Dane
Dbroncos82
strandoftds82
still1972
Jake
baylinorcrush
broncsbomber66
Bud Buecher
TicoBroncoFan
footballMANIAC
Wolfedom
oldsouthstander

POINTS
26
17
17
16
14
13
10
8
8
8
8
8

There are now 10 bloggers tied for 11th place with seven points scored so far this season.

Broncos Can Clinch AFC West Sunday

November 27th, 2012 - 12:03pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

The NFL just released all playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 13, and the Broncos have three ways of locking up the AFC West on Sunday.

A win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High would put the Broncos in the playoffs and cement a second consecutive AFC West title. A San Diego loss would do the same, as would a Denver tie plus a San Diego tie.

Currently, Denver holds a four-game lead in the division — plus the tiebreaker over San Diego, having swept the Chargers — with five games remaining in the regular season.

Regardless, the Broncos aren’t looking ahead.

“We don’t want to worry about all that as much as we want to worry about the Tampa Bay Bucs in all three phases,” Head Coach John Fox said Monday. “That’ll be the mantra when we gather the team back up on Wednesday.”

Below are the other playoff-clinching scenarios for the rest of the NFL this week:

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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.

Broncos Defeat Vikings 35-32

December 4th, 2011 - 2:35pm by Max HensonOther posts by

A late interception by Andre’ Goodman set the Broncos up deep in Vikings territory with the game tied late in the fourth quarter, and from there kicker Matt Prater did the rest.

Prater drilled a 23-yard fied goal as time expired to give Denver a 35-32 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

It was another comeback victory for the Broncos who trailed 15-7 at halftime. Tim Tebow connected with Demaryius Thomas for two touchdowns in the second half and Willis McGahee scored from 24 yards out to cut the Vikings lead to two in midway through the fourth quarter. Tebow then ran into the end zone to convert the 2-point try and tie the game.

The Vikings and Broncos then exchanged field goals before Goodman came up with the late interception to set up the victory.

The Broncos (7-5) are now tied for first-place in the AFC West with the win and Oakland’s loss today in Miami.

Stay with DenverBroncos.com throuhgout the evening for complete coverage of today’s game.

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