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The Denver Broncos, who lead the AFC West with a 3-1 record at the quarter point of the season, host Tampa Bay (3-1) on Sunday in the Buccaneers' first visit to Denver in 12 years. Kickoff at INVESCO Field at Mile High is set for 2:05 p.m. MDT, and the game will be broadcast on FOX (KDVR-TV 13).

Denver, which started the season 3-0 for the first time in five years, suffered a 33-19 loss at Kansas City last week. Despite four giveaways and only scoring one touchdown in four red zone possessions, the Broncos trailed by just seven points with two minutes remaining before the Chiefs pulled away.

The Broncos face a Buccaneers team that extended its winning streak to three games following a 30-21 home victory against the Packers last week. The Buccaneers, who had a 36:50-to-23:10 time-of-possession advantage against Green Bay, scored the game's final 10 points to erase a 21-20 fourth-quarter deficit.

Tampa Bay, making its first visit to Denver since 1996, is the only team in the NFL that has never played a game at INVESCO Field at Mile High (opened in 2001). The two clubs last met in 2004 with the Broncos earning a 16-13 win at Tampa Bay.

Despite their loss last week, the Broncos have led for 68.7 percent (164:53-of-240:00) of the time this season. They have posted leads of at least 18 points in three of their four games and own the NFL's best first-half scoring differential (+33 / 82-49).

The Broncos' offense has accounted for league highs in points (126) and first downs (100) while averaging an NFL-best 435.5 yards per game. The club's offensive line has surrendered only two sacks in 160 pass plays, marking a 1.3 sack percentage that is the best in the league.

Quarterback Jay Cutler ranks second in the league in passing yards (1,275) and has accounted for two of the top three single-game passing yardage marks in the AFC this year. His top two targets, wide receivers Brandon Marshall (31 rec.) and Eddie Royal (27 rec.), form the most productive pass-catching duo (58 rec.) in the NFL.

The Broncos will celebrate their annual alumni weekend as well as the 10-year anniversary of their Super Bowl XXXIII team around Sunday's game. Approximately 150 former players are scheduled to take part in the festivities, which include the presentation of Gary Zimmerman's Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2008 ring.

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Enough of that, here is your Wednesday morning Orange and Blue coffee --

   The Broncos are set to welcome the Cowboys to town, starting today.

   Rookie Mitch Erickson is proving to be a versatile addition to the Offensive Line.

   Brandon Marhshall will be keeping his eye on a certain Cowboys receiver this week.

   A personal tragedy inspired Nate Webster during the off-season.

   Chad Mustard returned to practice and caught a pass.

   One of Brandon Marshall's court dates has been moved.

   Time for the Cowboys to step up the intensity.

AROUND THE NATION

   BTB breaks down the Cowboys' defense during their loss to the Chargers(Blogging the Boys)

   Looks like Joey Galloway's struggles with injuries continue.(Buc 'Em)

   Steven Jackson is still holding out, with no end in sight.