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Broncos at Raiders: Participation Breakdown
December 10th, 2012 - 10:23am by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
Inside the Numbers: Week 14
December 9th, 2012 - 10:48am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
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The Broncos are 6-0 on the road against the AFC West over the past two years.
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Kicker Matt Prater converted all four of his field goal attempts against the Raiders to tie a career high. Thursday marked the fifth game in which Prater has converted four field goals.
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Linebacker Von Miller has forced five fumbles in the past five games and is tied with defensive end Elvis Dumervil (2012) and S Dennis Smith (1989) for the most in team history for a single season. Miller and Dumervil are tied for second in the NFL this season in that category.
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Miller recorded a sack in his sixth consecutive game to set a new career long streak.
What to Watch This Week
December 9th, 2012 - 9:35am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by Gray Caldwell
The Broncos have already played their Week 14 game, defeating the Oakland Raiders 31-23 on Thursday Night Football.
So with the orange and blue off on Sunday, what should Broncos fans watch instead?
There are six games that could provide varying levels of interest to Broncos fans, involving either playoff seeding or scouting future opponents.
Here’s a map of which games will be broadcast where, so you can see which contest will be on your local CBS and FOX affiliates.
BALTIMORE RAVENS AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS
11 a.m. MST, CBS
The Ravens are the Broncos’ next opponent, so it’s a chance to see what Baltimore is all about in advance of the Week 15 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium. Also, entering Week 14, Baltimore was ahead of Denver in playoff seeding, so a Ravens loss would move Denver up in the ranks.
COWBOYS AT BENGALS
11 a.m. MST, FOX
CHARGERS AT STEELERS
11 a.m. MST, CBS
These games are worth watching from a playoff seeding standpoint. Entering Week 14, Pittsburgh had the No. 6 and final playoff spot as the second wild-card team. However, the Bengals are 7-5 as well, and both teams are just two games behind the Ravens in the AFC North. There’s still plenty up in the air in that division, and if the Broncos don’t earn a first-round bye, Denver could face either one of those AFC North rivals in the Wild Card round.
TITANS AT COLTS
11 a.m. MST, CBS
Speaking of Wild Card round opponents, entering Week 14, the Broncos were slated to take on the Colts in the first round of the playoffs. This game provides a look at what Denver could face in the opening round of the postseason.
READ: IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED THIS WEEK: WEEK 14
CHIEFS AT BROWNS
11 a.m. MST, CBS
In the final Sunday game worth keeping an eye on, the Broncos’ final two opponents of the regular season square off. In Week 16, the Cleveland Browns head to Sports Authority Field at Mile High, then the Chiefs close out the slate in Week 17, also a home game for the Broncos. This game provides a little advance scouting for Broncos fans.
TEXANS AT PATRIOTS
6:30 p.m. MST, Monday, ESPN
The Monday Night Football matchup this week carries plenty of interest for Broncos fans. If the Houston Texans lose, the Broncos would be just a game behind the No. 1 team in the AFC — though Houston did defeat Denver head-to-head. If the New England Patriots lose, the Broncos would essentially control their own destiny for a first-round bye. In that case, Denver at 10-3 would be ahead of the 9-4 Patriots, and potentially tied with Baltimore, depending on how the Ravens fare on Sunday. But the Broncos face the Ravens in Week 15. So if the Patriots lose and the Broncos win out, Denver would hold one of the top two seeds in this year’s postseason tournament.
Broncos at Raiders: Key Plays
December 7th, 2012 - 2:18am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by Stuart Zaas
Below are some key (non-scoring) plays from Denver’s 26-13 win at Oakland:
Third-and-5 from the Denver 37, 13:50 to play in first quarter:
On the first possession of the game, the Broncos needed an early third-down conversion to keep the drive going. After the first two plays went for 5 yards, quarterback Peyton Manning’s pass for tight end Jacob Tamme hit the turf, and it appeared like the team would have to punt. But, a yellow flag flew in from the secondary and the resulting defensive holding penalty against the Raiders kept the Broncos offense on the field.
Third-and-6 from the Denver 46, 13:10 to play in the first quarter:
Three plays after the penalty, the Broncos were faced with another third down. This time, Manning completed a pass to wide receiver Eric Decker for a 16-yard pickup into Raiders territory and keep the drive alive.
Third-and-10 from the Oakland 38, 11:47 to play in the first quarter:
After two incompletions followed the 16-yard pass to Decker, it was third down again at the edge of field goal range. Manning came through with another completion, this time to running back Knowshon Moreno for a gain of 26 yards. Two plays later Manning hits tight end Joel Dreessen in the end zone to give the Broncos a 7-0 lead.
Fourth-and-6 from the Oakland 24, 10:02 to play in the first quarter:
The Broncos defense forced a three-and-out on the Raiders first possession, but almost coughed up the football on the ensuing punt. Cornerback Tony Carter fell on the loose ball, and the offense drove down the field and added three more points to their lead.
What Went Right, What Went Wrong: Oakland
December 7th, 2012 - 2:12am by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
WHAT WENT RIGHT
Wide Outs Getting Involved
Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas were both effective in Thursday night’s game. Decker caught eight passes for 88 yards and Thomas caught five for 83.
“I thought Decker played great,” quarterback Peyton Manning said. “I thought we had a good mix of routes to him. We put him in the slot some when Demaryius is down or Stokley is not playing as many plays, Decker is our versatile guy. He plays inside or outside. He had eight catches or something today and I thought that was really key for him. I thought he provided some matchup problems for them.”
Thomas missed some time in the second quarter with a shoulder injury, but came back for a strong second half to catch three passes for 52 yards. His biggest catch of the game came on a third-and-4 with less than four minutes to go. Manning hit Thomas for an 11-yard gain to move the chains the offense would run the clock out from there.
Winning the Turnover Battle
Head Coach John Fox preaches week in and week out the importance of winning the turnover battle. On Thursday night, the Broncos did just that, finishing with a margin of +1.
While the Raiders were able to turn a second-quarter Peyton Manning interception into a touchdown, linebacker Von Miller’s third-quarter strip sack was one of the key plays in the win.
With the Raiders backed up inside their own 15-yard line, Miller came from the blind side and hit quarterback Carson Palmer to jar the ball loose. Defensive tackle Mitch Unrein covered it up, and two snaps later Denver was in the end zone with a 23-7 lead.
Along with cornerback Champ Bailey’s second-quarter interception that Denver turned into three points, the Broncos won points-off-turnovers battle as well.
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Broncos at Raiders: How They Matched Up
December 7th, 2012 - 12:18am by Tyler EverettOther posts by Tyler Everett
Below is a look at the official box score from the Broncos’ 26-13 win against the Oakland Raiders. First is a glance at the team statistics, followed by the individual stats and the defensive totals.
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Broncos at Raiders: Quotables
December 6th, 2012 - 11:18pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by Tyler Everett
HEAD COACH JOHN FOX
On playing the game on a short week
“Not bad. Both teams had to deal with it. We were the road team, but any time you can go on the road against a division rival and get a victory, I’m pleased.”
On the run game
“I think you do what it takes to win. This is a timed game and we were trying to run some time off the clock. I think that will help us moving forward, you develop a little bit of a mindset. I think it was good for our offensive line. The blocking elements as well as the running backs to be able to do that to close out a game.”
On the win streak
“I think you need to get on a roll. To wrap up the division and get into the tournament, teams I’ve been associated with, you have to string some victories together. This team has stuck together and been able to do that.”
Broncos at Raiders: Gameday Coverage
December 6th, 2012 - 9:40pm by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
BRONCOS AT RAIDERS:
BRONCOS KNOCK OFF RAIDERS, 26-13: Denver improved its record to 10-3 and 5-0 in the AFC West with Thursday night’s 26-13 win over the Oakland Raiders.
Below are the blogs from the Broncos’ victory. Stay tuned to DenverBroncos.com for complete postgame coverage throughout the night.
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 #DENvsOAK.
BRONCOS AT RAIDERS PREVIEWS: Get ready for the game by watching the NFL Films preview and reading DenverBroncos.com’s breakdown, including important matchups on each side of the ball and a key to victory. Also, check out What to Watch For — a rundown of some notable facts and figures entering tonight’s game.
VON MILLER TALKS TO NFLN: Linebacker Von Miller talks to NFL Network about Thursday night’s contest.
PEYTON MANNING SITS DOWN WITH KURT WARNER: Quarterback Peyton Manning and NFL Network’s Kurt Warner talk about the new culture in Denver.
NFL GAMEPASS: For international Broncos fans located outside the United States and Mexico, watch today’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 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.
LISTEN LIVE: Listen to the live AM 850 KOA broadcast of the game featuring Dave Logan on play-by-play, Ed McCaffrey on color commentary and Alan Roach reporting from the sideline.
BRONCOS TV ON SITE: O.CO COLISEUM: Watch the Week 14 installment of Broncos TV On Site, as Chris Hall and Gray Caldwell preview the game from the field.
PREGAME PHOTO GALLERY: View photos from on the field and around O.co Coliseum where the Broncos will battle the Raiders.
ELWAY, HALL-OF-FAMERS TALK WITH FANS: Before the game, John Elway, three other Hall-of-Famers and Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with fans.
INACTIVES: The players that will not suit up for tonight’s game have been announced.
RAIDERS WIN COIN TOSS: The Broncos started the game with the ball. Click here for captains and starters.
BRONCOS, DREESSEN STRIKE FIRST: Peyton Manning hit Joel Dreessen for a 6-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
PRATER MAKES IT 10-0: First-down receptions from Eric Decker and Jacob Tamme helped put the Broncos in field goal range.
BRONCOS DRIVE, PRATER ADDS THREE: The Broncos drove into the red zone and came away with three points.
INJURY UPDATE: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas suffered a shoulder injury in the first half and his return is questionable.
RAIDERS CUT IT TO 13-7: The Raiders intercepted a pass and then drove 80 yards for a touchdown.
FIRST HALF AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS: Listen to highlights from the first half, courtesy of AM 850 KOA.
PRATER HITS THIRD FIELD GOAL, EXTENDS LEAD: The Broncos increased their lead to 9 points in the third quarter with a Matt Prater field goal, his third of the night.
MILLER’S STRIP-SACK LEADS TO TD: Von Miller hit Carson Palmer and forced a fumble near the Broncos end zone.
PRATER’S FOURTH FIELD GOAL EXTENDS LEAD: Matt Prater’s fourth field goal gave Denver a 26-7 lead.
RAIDERS TD CUTS LEAD TO 13: The Raiders struck on a 56-yard receiving touchdown to make it 26-13 in the fourth quarter.
MANNING, MORENO HIT 300, 100: In the fourth quarter, Peyton Manning surpassed 300 yards passing and Knowshon Moreno topped the 100-yard mark on the ground.
Broncos Knock Off Raiders, 26-13
December 6th, 2012 - 9:36pm by Tyler EverettOther posts by Tyler Everett
The Broncos improved their record to 10-3 with Thursday night’s 26-13 victory over AFC West rival Oakland. The victory extends the team’s winning streak to eight games and gives it a 5-0 record in the AFC West.
Denver jumped out to a 13-0 lead as both the offense and defense got off to strong starts. The Broncos got into the end zone on their first drive of the game when quarterback Peyton Manning found tight end Joel Dreessen for a 6-yard touchdown pass to cap a 10-play, 68-yard scoring drive.
The defense forced Oakland into a three-and-out and an interception on the Raiders’ first two possessions, and Denver converted those stops into a pair of Matt Prater field goals for the first 13 points of the game.
The Raiders got on the board in the second quarter with a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Carson Palmer to running back Darren McFadden, and the Broncos led 13-7 at halftime.
But Denver added 13 unanswered points in the third quarter, including two more Prater field goals and a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Knowshon Moreno. Moreno’s touchdown run was set up by the defense, as linebacker Von Miller forced a Palmer fumble that defensive tackle Mitch Unrein recovered inside the Oakland 5-yard line.
The final score of the evening came on a 56-yard touchdown reception by Oakland WR Darrius Heyward-Bey.
On the night, Manning led the Denver offense to 30 first downs by completing 26 of his 36 pass attempts for 310 yards and one touchdown. The Broncos’ offensive attack was balanced out by a solid performance by Moreno, who picked up 119 yards and one touchdown on 32 carries, and also added four catches for 48 yards.
Manning, Moreno Hit 300, 100
December 6th, 2012 - 9:25pm by Sam DavisOther posts by Sam Davis
In the third quarter, Peyton Manning surpassed the 300-yard mark for the 70th time of his career, extending his own NFL record. It is the seventh time Manning has accomplished the feat in 2012.
Manning and his team are 47-20 in games that he surpasses 300 yards, including the postseason. Denver is 4-2 this year when he goes over 300. He has done so three times during the current seven-game winning streak.
Earlier in the game, he became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 5,000 completions, reaching the mark in his 221st career game – 18 fewer than Brett Favre.
On the night, he is 26-of-36 for 310 yards and a touchdown with one interception for a passer rating of 95.8.
On the same drive, running back Knowshon Moreno also surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark in the fourth quarter on a 16-yard rush. It’s the first time in 2012 he has accomplished the feat and the third time of his career. He currently has 106 yards on the ground and 155 all-purpose yards on the night with a career-high 29 carries.