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Browns Bring Rookie Tandem to Denver

December 19th, 2012 - 1:54pm by Sam DavisOther posts by

The Broncos face a unique challenge on Sunday as they host a team that is out of playoff contention, but has won three of its last four games.

The Browns have 16 rookies on the team, including four starters on offense.

Quarterback Brandon Weeden and running back Trent Richardson were first-round selections by the club in 2012. Wide receiver Josh Gordon, who leads the team in receiving yards, and right tackle Mitchell Schwartz round out the rookie starters on offense.

Cleveland’s recent play has indicated that the club’s youth has developed and improved together over the course of the season.

“We’re going to grind it out together,” Richardson said in a conference call Wednesday. “It feels like you’re a college freshman again, when it comes down to it. We’re on that rampage, and that makes us feel good. It tells us that next year, we’re going to do a lot of damage. All our guys, we’re going to play together. When it comes time, the Cleveland Browns will be very special.”

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Broncos Blog Scoring Contest: Week 16

December 18th, 2012 - 1:18pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

On Sunday, the Broncos defeated the Baltimore Ravens 34-17. And we had a perfect score submitted in the blogger contest.

In first place was lilbean16, who was right on the nose with a 34-17 prediction. Three bloggers tied for second, all of whom guessed 31-17 — Andyboy31, Anthony Trujillo and wigdo. Steven and DenverCB took home third-place points after predictions that were just four total points off — 34-21 and 30-17, respectively.

Before we get to the standings, make sure you get your predictions in for this Sunday’s game versus Cleveland here. They’ll be accepted all the way up to the scheduled 2:05 p.m. MST kickoff.

Taking last week’s points into account, below are the top bloggers in the standings entering Week 16:

RANK
1
2
2
4
5
6
6
8
9

BLOGGER
The Dane
Dbroncos82
strandoftds82
still1972
footballMANIAC
Jake
Thomas P
baylinorcrush
Three bloggers tied

POINTS
31
17
17
16
15
14
14
13
10

There are seven bloggers tied for 12th place with eight points scored so far this season, and 11 bloggers tied for 19th place with seven points scored. There are 53 bloggers that have made the overall standings, with scores ranging from The Dane’s 31 to 12 bloggers with three points on the season.

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If the Playoffs Started This Week: Week 16

December 18th, 2012 - 11:09am by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

With just two weeks left in the regular season, the playoff picture remains extremely fluid in both the AFC and NFC. We thought we’d take a look at the AFC picture as it relates to the Broncos.

There was a bit of a shakeup in the standings this week. Of the AFC playoff contenders, only Houston, Denver and Cincinnati won. New England, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and the New York Jets all lost.

New England’s loss coupled with Denver’s win means Denver now moves to the No. 2 seed in the AFC and is in line for a first-round bye.

Currently, Houston and Denver would have first-round byes as the top two seeds. Meanwhile, the Patriots would host the Cincinnati Bengals and the Ravens would host the Indianapolis Colts in the Wild Card round.

If the Broncos win out, they will hold on to their first-round bye. If the Texans also lose out, Denver could end up with the No. 1 overall seed. In other words, in addition to the Broncos game, the contest Denver fans should keep an eye on in Week 16 pits Minnesota’s No. 4 rushing offense — averaging 160 yards per game — against Houston’s No. 5 rushing defense — allowing 93 yards per game.

Here’s a look at who the teams currently in the top six — plus 7-7 Pittsburgh — have remaining on their schedules:

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Broncos at Bills: Key Plays

December 24th, 2011 - 7:56pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Second-and-10 at the Denver 27 (12:20, 1st quarter): Willis McGahee took his second carry of the game and made it count, sprinting 24 yards up the field. That put him over the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season, making him the second player in NFL history to run for 1,000 yards with three different franchises, joining Ricky Watters. It also jump-started the Broncos’ first offensive possession, an 11-play drive capped off by a 1-yard Tim Tebow touchdown run.

Fourth-and-8 at the Denver 10 (6:10, 2nd quarter): After a false start penalty, Dave Rayner lined up for a 28-yard field goal. He had already missed two attempts wide left earlier in the game – a 45-yarder and a 31-yarder. But the kicker knocked this one through the uprights – the first of four he would make in the game – to give Buffalo its first points of the contest.

Third-and-1 at the Denver 30 (4:56, 2nd quarter): Jeremiah Johnson is stopped for no gain by two Bills, forcing a punt. It marks Denver’s fourth consecutive three-and-out after their opening-drive touchdown. This one is costly, as Britton Colquitt’s 50-yard punt is fielded by Leodis McKelvin, who sprints up the sideline for an 80-yard return touchdown. It gave Buffalo its first lead, 10-7. McKelvin set a Bills single-game franchise record with 135 punt return yards on the day.

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Broncos at Bills: Quotables

December 24th, 2011 - 7:55pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

HEAD COACH JOHN FOX

On the loss:
“The reality is we’re 8-7. We’ve won one more game than we’ve lost and today wasn’t good enough. We were minus-four in the turnover ratio. I thought they outplayed us in all three phases. Offense, defense and the kicking game. I thought we got a bad break on our return for a touchdown. Minus-four in the turnover ratio, much like a week ago, that’s kind of what happens.”

On a comeback attempt:
“We had opportunities but it went the other way. They stretched their lead out with two turnovers for scores and my hats off to them. They were ready to play and they outplayed us.”

On the AFC East:
“It’s a good division. I think we drew the NFC North and the AFC East and I think they are both good divisions. I think that’s why the AFC West is a pretty close race.”

TIM TEBOW

On Buffalo’s defense:
“You have to give them a lot of credit. They played well and they executed. They came up with big plays and I just have to do a better job of not giving them opportunities.”

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Final Score: Bills 40, Broncos 14

December 24th, 2011 - 2:11pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The game has gone final in Buffalo with the Bills beating the Broncos 40-14.

The Broncos started off strong, going up 7-0 after a 1-yard touchdown run from quarterback Tim Tebow on the Broncos first drive. However, after a field goal and touchdown from Buffalo, Denver never could regain the lead.

Tebow threw a touchdown to Daniel Fells to conclude the first drive of the third quarter and bring Denver within three, 17-14. But the Broncos couldn’t overcome Tebow’s four interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.

Check back soon for more coverage and reaction from the locker room.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos at Bills: Gameday Coverage

December 24th, 2011 - 1:52pm by Max HensonOther posts by

PREGAME:

We’re here at Ralph Wilson Stadium as the Broncos get set to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 16.

We’ve got temperatures in the high 20s with crystal clear skies as the players begin warmups. The Broncos will be wearing their all-white road uniforms here today.

Stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the latest info.

BRONCOS MOBILE APP: For those of you who follow the action on your smartphone, there’s a brand new — free — official Broncos mobile app. For more information on the app, check out this blog. On your smartphone, visit BroncosMobile.com to download it.

BRONCOS AT BILLS 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.

INACTIVES: Take a look at today’s inactives for both the Broncos and Bills.

PREGAME PHOTOS: Photos from the Broncos’ warmup session prior to kickoff vs. Buffalo.

BRONCOS FAN MAKES TRIP: Read about a dedicated fan who is attending his 131st consecutive regular season Broncos game.

CAPTAINS AND STARTERS: The Bills won the toss and elected to recieve. Check out today’s captains and starters.

McGAHEE TOPS 1,000 YARDS: RB Willis McGahee eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark for the season in the first quarter of today’s game.

BRONCOS STRIKE FIRST: Tim Tebow scored on a 1-yard TD run to give Denver the early lead.

BILLS MISS TWO FGS: Bills kicker missed two attempts wide left and the first quarter comes to an end with Denver leading 7-0.

INJURY UPDATE: Brian Dawkins has been ruled out with a neck injury. Check here for injury updates throughout.

BILLS ON THE BOARD: Bills kicker Dave Rayner connects on 28-yard FG attempt and Denver now leads 7-3.

PUNT RETURN GIVES BILLS LEAD: Leodis McKelvin returns a punt 80 yards for a touchdown and Buffalo takes a 10-7 lead.

SPILLER SCORES TO EXTEND BUFFALO LEAD: Bills lead 17-7 at the half after 4-yard TD run from C.J. Spiller.

TEBOW HITS FELLS FOR TD: Daniel Fells hauled in a 17-yard TD catch and Denver now trails 17-14.

BILLS ANSWER WITH FG: A 25-yard FG conversion has pushed Buffalo’s lead to 20-14 in the third quarter.

BILLS ADD THREE MORE: Another 25-yard field goal extends Buffalo’s lead to 23-14.

ANOTHER FG FOR BUFFALO: This time Dave Rayner hits from 29 yards out to to extend the Bills’ lead.

BILLS SCORE TWO DEFENSIVE TDS: Buffalo returned two interceptions for touchdowns. The Bills now lead 40-14 late in the fourth quarter.

FINAL: BUFFALO 40, DENVER 14: The Bills have beaten the Broncos 40-14 in Buffalo.

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Bills Score Two Defensive Touchdowns

December 24th, 2011 - 1:50pm by Max HensonOther posts by

The Bills now lead 40-14 thanks to two defensive scores.

Jairus Byrd returned an interception 37 yards for the first touchdown.

Spencer Johnson returned an interception 17 yards for the second touchdown on the first play of Denver’s ensuing drive.

7:45 remains in the game.

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Another FG for Buffalo

December 24th, 2011 - 1:28pm by Max HensonOther posts by

After intercepting Tim Tebow in Denver territory, the Bills settled for a 29-yard field goal from Dave Rayner six plays later.

Buffalo’s third down pass fell incomplete, bringing Rayner on for this fourth made field goal of the day.

13:30 remains in the fourth quarter.

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Bills Add Three More

December 24th, 2011 - 1:15pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Dave Rayner hit another 25-yard field goal and the Bills now lead 23-14 with 2:32 left in the third quarter.

Big gains from C.J. Spiller moved the Bills into scoring position but the Denver defense once again stood tall to force a field goal, forcing three incompetions in a row from their own 7-yard line.

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