Archive for December, 2007
Playoff Hopes All But Gone as Broncos Beat Bad 31-13
In what has already been an up and down season with more twists and turns than a Six Flags roller coaster, the Broncos Thursday night all but were eliminated in the AFC Playoff race by a Houston Texans team with a backup QB, backup RB, and players most around the league had never even heard [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007Broncos Look to Keep Faint Playoff Hopes Going Tonight vs Texans
Two teams looking to keep their faint postseason hopes alive get together at Reliant Stadium as the Broncos and Texans tangle in a Thursday night tilt in Houston. Denver is coming off a 41-7 home rout of the Chiefs that has the Broncos at 6-and-7 with three games to play. Denver is two games behind [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007Honors For Dumervil
Bronco end Elvis Dumervil is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He had three sacks and forced a fumble in Sunday’s big win over Kansas City. Dumervil is the first Denver lineman to win the award since Alfred Williams 11 years ago. He won’t have much time to celebrate. The Broncos are hustling to [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 12 2007Cutler, Young and Dumervil Lead Broncos to 41-7 Pounding of Chiefs
The Broncos may not have enough time or games left to make a serious playoff run, but Sunday at home vs the slumping Chiefs, they looked as good as they have at any point of the season. Led by a four touchdown day for Jay Cutler, and 156 yards on the ground for [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 09 2007Traditional AFC West Rivals Meet In Denver
Both teams will be looking to snap losing streaks this week when the Broncos host the Chiefs in an AFC West bout at Invesco Field. At 5-and-7, the Broncos are two games behind the Chargers for first-place in the division. They come in losers of two straight and have a record of 3-and-3 at home. [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 08 2007Stokley Receives Contract Extension
It was reported by the Denver Post Saturday that Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension; terms of the contract were not disclosed. Stokley, a 9-year veteran, has 39 catches for 614 yards and 4 touchdowns this season; he moved into the starting lineup when starting WR Javon [...]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Dec 08 2007Final Prep Today for Chiefs
Two struggling teams meet Sunday at Mile High when the Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver running back Travis Henry gets to play, finally, without a drug suspension hanging over his head. The NFL ruled in Henry’s favor this week, after he challenged a positive marijuana test. But Henry says his bad knee [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 07 2007Denver Prepares for Showdown with KC
The Broncos hope to salvage this season and it starts on Sunday at Invesco Field against Kansas City. Yesterday, Brandon Stokley and Nick Ferguson were held out of practice as they recover from injuries. Glenn Martinez and Nate Webster returned to practice yesterday and should be ready for Sunday.
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 06 20073 Backs to All Get Touches for Broncos
Sunday’s game against the Chiefs should see lots of groundwork. The Broncos have 3 running backs healthy and ready to go. Travis Henry will be platooned with Selvin Young and Andre Hall. All three are trying to rehab some injuries and will share the rock-toting duties.
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 06 2007Broncos Help Out At Christmas
The Broncos hosted their ninth annual Christmas party at the Denver Rescue Mission last night. The team handed out presents, food, and autographs to about 200 men, women, and kids who are working to get off the streets. The gathering was at the transitional-living center, The Crossing, on Smith Road in the old Stapleton neighborhood. The [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 05 2007
