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Seeing his goofy grin for eight months ate at me like an infected ulcer, so watching him flounder and get frustrated made my week. It's only a regular season game, but a few demons were exorcised for the fan base in general at least Thursday night.

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Baltimore gets beat by Denver in ratings too for opener - baltimoresun.com
Denver fans showed more TV loyalty to their Broncos than Baltimore fans did to the Ravens in Thursday night's NFL opener.

Peyton Manning, Broncos were scary good against Ravens | Peter King
Long after the East Coast went to bed Thursday night, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning flipped a short throw to his left to Demaryius Thomas, and Thomas sprinted up the left seam 78 yards for the touchdown, leaving six Baltimore Ravens flailing at him.

Broncos News

Denver Broncos' surprise star: Julius Thomas | USA Today
To think, just a few days ago NFL defensive coordinators probably thought Wes Welker was the most dangerous addition to the Denver Broncos offense.

Thomas Ignites in Second Half | DenverBroncos.com
After being limited to just one catch in the first half, Demaryius Thomas ignited in the second half of the Broncos' 49-27 win over the Ravens.

After Initial Mishap, Welker Makes Waves in Debut | DenverBroncos.com
After an inauspicious beginning to his Broncos debut, wide receiver Wes Welker recovered to finish with a game-high nine receptions that included a pair of touchdowns.

Danny Trevathan's fumble at goal line joins short list of NFL blunders - Denver Post
Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan was on his way to returning an interception for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night when he began to hot-dog and dropped the ball about a yard short of the goal line.

Manning's seven TD passes sneak up on Broncos coach, teammates - Denver Post
Less than 24 hours after Manning's Magnificent Seven, Broncos coach John Fox reflected on the view of Peyton Manning's huge night from watching coaching film.

Broncos' Shaun Phillips: "What am I some bum or something like that" - Predominantly Orange
New Broncos linebacker Shaun Phillips was sucking back some oxygen on the sideline before the game began on Thursday night.

Meet Julius Thomas, the first breakout NFL star of 2013 - SBNation.com
After recording just one catch over his first two seasons, Julius Thomas had five catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns Thursday night against the Ravens for the first breakout performance of the 2013 NFL season.

Manning curious how teams will play Julius Thomas - NFL.com
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas has been an "Around The League Podcast" favorite since the former Portland State basketball player began running with the starters in offseason practices.

Semana 1: Bola do jogo " BroncosBrasil.com
Um novo recorde! Até a temporada 2013 começar, nunca antes na história da franquia, o Baltimore Ravens sofreu essa quantidade de pontos. O Denver Broncos foi absolutamente dominante na partida da semana 1 e encheu os olhos de todos nós torcedores.

Broncos Analysis

2013 Denver Broncos Week 1: Postgame Examination-Offense | Bronco Planet
How about that. Our Denver Broncos take care of the defending Champion Baltimore Ravens decisively with a 49-27 stomping in front of the third largest crowd to watch a game in the Mile High city.

Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos make scary opening statement - NFL.com
The very first pass Peyton Manning threw in Denver seems a long time ago now -- two years, a few neck procedures and a crushing playoff loss separating the toss that nosedived into the ground at Coors Field during a private throwing session and all the ones he completed just a few miles away Thursday night.

Peyton Manning's seven TDs, Julius Thomas' nickname - The Denver Post
What's crazy is that it was a 17-14 game at halftime, seemingly a regular, close game, and it ended up being one of the greatest QB performances ever.

7 Reasons Peyton Manning Is A Football-Slinging Robot God
The Denver Broncos thrashed the reigning Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens 49-27 in the opening game of the NFL season. It was an incredible performance by the Broncos offense, which appeared unstoppable against a Raven defense that lost Ray Lewis and Ed Reed this off-season to retirement and free agency.

The Ebb and Flow of the NFL Passing Game Since 1932 | Football Perspective
The game played by Peyton Manning and Joe Flacco last night bears little resemblance to the game Sammy Baugh played. Teams pass much more frequently and efficiently than ever before.

What We Learned About The Denver Broncos - profootballspot.com
The Denver Broncos defeated the Baltimore Ravens 49-27. The game started out very competitive, as Peyton Manning and the offense struggled to find their groove. The defense had a tough time putting pressure on Joe Flacco early on.

Analysis Notebook: Opening Day Edition | ProFootballFocus.com
Football is BACK! Somehow it seems fitting that Peyton Manning adds to his ever-expanding list of records and achievements in the NFL by tying the all-time single-game record of seven touchdown passes. There is no surer sign of football returning than a Manning touchdown pass, let alone seven of them.

Week 1 NFL Game Recaps | WalterFootball.com
The Broncos look scary good. Good as in teams have to be watching them and thinking, "how the hell are we going to stop this offense?" scary good.

Semana 1: Um massacre na estréia " BroncosBrasil.com
Nem o mais otimista dos torcedores poderia prever assim a estréia do Denver Broncos na semana 1 da temporada 2013 da NFL. Nosso time cometeu alguns erros grosseiros mas, com uma noite simplesmente inacreditável do quarterback Peyton Manning, massacrou os atuais campeões Baltimore Ravens num jogo eletrizant

Broncos Media

Broncos vs. Ravens: Shots of the Game | DenverBroncos.com
Take a look at the best shots from the Broncos' 49-27 victory over the Ravens in the season opener.

J. Thomas on Big Debut | DenverBroncos.com
Tight end Julius Thomas speaks to the media the day after his big debut against the Ravens.

BTV Breakdown: Week 1 | DenverBroncos.com
It was during the first three minutes of the third quarter when all three phases made plays that swung the game the Broncos' way.

Fox on LB's, Moving on to Week 2 | DenverBroncos.com
Head Coach John Fox talks to the press Friday at Dove Valley.

Fox on Manning's Performance, Season Opening Win | DenverBroncos.com
Head Coach John Fox talks to the press Friday at Dove Valley.

Manning Goes for Seven | DenverBroncos.com
All seven of Peyton Manning's touchdowns passes from the season opening win over Baltimore.

BTV Highlights: Broncos vs. Ravens | DenverBroncos.com
Field level highlights from Thursday night's season opening win over the Ravens.

Fox Breaks Down Thursday's Win | DenverBroncos.com
Head Coach John Fox talked Peyton Manning's seven touchdowns, Danny Trevathan's fumble and putting the Ravens game in the rearview mirror in an extensive chat Friday afternoon.

Week 1: Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos highlights - NFL Videos
06:24 – Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning was phenomenal, tying the NFL single-game passing touchdown record with seven in a 49-27 season-opening rout of the defending champion Baltimore Ravens.

Week 1: Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning highlights - NFL Videos
02:34 – For the first time in 44 years, a quarterback threw seven touchdown passes in a single game. That quarterback was Peyton Manning as he leads the Denver Broncos to a 49-27 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Top five fantasy performers of all time - NFL Videos
01:14 – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's seven-TD night was a windfall for many fantasy owners, but it doesn't even crack the top five fantasy performances of all time.

Week 1: Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas highlights - NFL Videos
01:43 – Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas had a breakout game in his Week 1 season opener with two touchdown catches in the team's 49-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Week 1: Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker highlights - NFL Videos
01:37 – Wide receiver Wes Welker made his regular season debut with the Denver Broncos by catching two touchdown passes in a 49-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Overreaction to Broncos blowout? - NFL Videos
04:49 – Are the Baltimore Ravens in trouble after giving up seven touchdowns to Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, or is it too early to judge the defending Super Bowl champions?

▶ Angelo Mosca & Joe Kapp Fight - Edited by - VanGreyCupFan - YouTube
I filmed Joe Kapp and Angelo Mosca get into a fight on stage, at the 2011 CFL Alumni Legends Luncheon in Vancouver.

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