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Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 9/5/13

It's finally here Broncos fans. Our home opener. Win or Lose, this begins our quest for our third world championship. My prediction? Broncos 37 Ravens 19.

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Ravens vs Broncos coverage

NFL Season Preview - SBNation.com
Will the Broncos win a third Super Bowl? Is RGIII the MVP? Are the Raiders the worst team imaginable? SB Nation's NFL experts answer those questions and more as they preview every NFL franchise's 2013 season.

Broncos-Ravens matchup of the day - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Ravens RB Ray Rice vs. Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard The Ravens can be a difficult challenge for most any defense, not only because of the speed they pu

Double Coverage: Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos - ESPN
It was 236 days ago when Joe Flacco threw that fateful, 70-yard touchdown pass to Jacoby Jones, leading the Baltimore Ravens to a double-overtime pla

Five Keys: Broncos vs. Ravens
A look at the five keys to victory for the Broncos against the Ravens on Thursday.

Broncos vs. Ravens: Movie Trailer
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos take on the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in Thursday night's NFL Kickoff game.

From Mile High Report

Broncos vs. Ravens NFL 2013: Game time, TV schedule, online streaming and more - Mile High Report
Welcome back to football.

Broncos vs. Ravens: Five Questions with the Enemy - Mile High Report
Despite the loss of defensive talent, can the Ravens foil the Broncos plans claiming revenge in the home opener?

Joe Flacco has some Chirpin' Chips - Mile High Report
From Ray Lewis, the banners on our stadium, Johnny Manziel, and Peyton Manning, Joe sure has a lot to say these days...

Champ Bailey injury will keep Broncos cornerback out vs. Ravens - Mile High Report
Champ Bailey has been ruled out for Week One of the NFL season.

Denver Broncos v. Baltimore Ravens: Key Matchup - Pass Rush v. Offensive Line - Mile High Report
The Ravens pass rush bodes to be formidable on Thursday. How can the Broncos offense combat and slow it down?

Denver Broncos Countdown to Kickoff: Peyton Manning - 1 Day - Mile High Report
This is it. The Final Countdown has begin. Appropriately, the countdown ends and begins with Peyton Manning

Ravens vs. Broncos Week 1 Injury Report - Mile High Report
CB Champ Bailey, TE Joel Dreessen, and RB C.J. Anderson are listed as OUT for the Denver Broncos, while Wes Welker is probable.

VIDEO: Wes Welker debuts in Old Spice commercials - Mile High Report
Denver Broncos star receiver Wes Welker will debut several Old Spice commercials during Thursday's season opener on NBC. Preview them here!

Broncos

Broncos-Ravens matchup of the day - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Ravens RB Ray Rice vs. Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard The Ravens can be a difficult challenge for most any defense, not only because of the speed they pu

Double Coverage: Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos - ESPN
It was 236 days ago when Joe Flacco threw that fateful, 70-yard touchdown pass to Jacoby Jones, leading the Baltimore Ravens to a double-overtime pla

Ball's Rookie Journal: Ravens Week
Running back Montee Ball will chronicle his rookie season on DenverBroncos.com. Check out his entry on preparing for Week 1.

Sharpe Returns, Relives Broncos Memories
Legendary Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe made his return to Denver on Wednesday, participating in a nearly hour-long Q&A session.

2013: It's Time
The regular season is finally here.

Broncos hope playoff failure is springboard again - The Denver Post
DENVER—John Elway the executive is about to find out if hes as good at bouncing back as John Elway the quarterback was.

PHOTOS: Game on! Broncos fans prepare for NFL Opening Day
Photos from in and around the Mile High City on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, as Denver Broncos fans prepare for the Thursday NFL Season Opener between the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens.

Klis: Broncos want ball, clock moving - The Denver Post
I liked the idea of Peyton Manning operating a fast-break offense this season. I liked the idea better before learning Von Miller would be suspended from the first six games. Now Im wondering if the Broncos shouldnt consider the four-corners offense.

Broncos Preview and a look back: Three Amigos and Haven Moses
Broncos preview and a look back: Three Amigos and Haven Moses among the prominent receivers in Denver's past

Broncos predictions for 2013 are up and down with Peyton Manning at QB
The Broncos have Peyton Manning at QB. That's gotta be worth a lot for their over-under, right? Then again, they will be without Von Miller, for six games.

Broncos' trio of No. 1 receivers content to share the wealth
Adam Gase's dream scenario as the Denver Broncos offensive coordinator is a fantasy football nightmare. It is realistic to foresee by the time the 2013 regular season is over, the Broncos could have a different player lead the team in the three main receiving categories — catches, yards and touchdown — a luxury for quarterback Peyton Manning and Gase ... and a potential disaster for anyone hoping to build a fantasy team around a Bronco receiver.

Broncos vs. Ravens: Five Players to Watch - Predominantly Orange - A Denver Broncos Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Candlestick Park. The Denver Bronc

Broncos-Ravens: Inside The Numbers | Bronco Planet
The defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens will kick off the NFL season this tomorrow night when they travel to Denver to face the Broncos. Such as it is in the NFL, most of the attention will be focused on the Quarterbacks.

AFC West

Terrelle Pryor doubted inside Raiders' organization - NFL.com
Terrelle Pryor is the Oakland Raiders' choice to begin the season at quarterback. But is it the right choice? Michael Silver reports not everyone in Oakland is on board with Pryor.

The Kansas City Chiefs will make the playoffs if... - Arrowhead Pride
Fill in the blank: 1.) The Chiefs will make the playoffs if... 2.) The Chiefs will miss the playoffs if...

Gennaro-ly Speaking: 2013 San Diego Chargers Season Preview - Bolts From The Blue
John Gennaro previews the upcoming season, game-by-game, for the San Diego Chargers and tells fans why Philip Rivers could have a bounce-back season in 2013.

Raiders round 7 picks catching on elsewhere - Silver And Black Pride
Two of the three round seven picks by the Raiders' new regime have been cut before they could play a single game in Silver and Black, and both have made other teams' rosters.

Rookie LB Manti Te'o inches closer to playing for San Diego Chargers - ESPN
Manti Te'o is closer to being ready for his NFL debut. However, the odds are still not great the San Diego Chargers’ inside linebacker...

NFL

PFT’s 2013 season predictions | ProFootballTalk
The season starts on Thursday. Which means we've run out of time for making our playoff predictions for the coming campaign. It's becoming harder to do it.

Chuck Pagano discusses preparing for two very different Raiders quarterbacks - Silver And Black Pride
Colts head coach, Chuck Pagano, spoke to Oakland media Wednesday via conference call. Cripes! Get back to fundamentals...: Tony Dungy on Defensive Back Fundamentals

Darrelle Revis 'spilling the beans' on Jets' tendencies - NFL.com
Darrelle Revis fully participated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice Wednesday. Will his notes on his former team help the Bucs when they face the New York Jets on Sunday?

Dez Bryant will win 2013 NFL MVP, Michael Irvin says - NFL.com
Dez Bryant already is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Michael Irvin, the greatest Dallas Cowboys receiver of all time, says Bryant is poised for even greater things.

NFL moving closer to using helmet sensors | ProFootballTalk
With the NFL's concussion liability regarding retired players on the way to being extinguished via settlement, the league can now focus on taking additional steps to limit liability to its current and future players. After months of delay, the NFL could soon be putting sensors in helmets.

Harbaugh raises concerns over talk of hitting Kaepernick | ProFootballTalk
Last year, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll suspected that 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh was seeking help from the officials by raising questions about the limits of permissible contact against receivers.