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(Editor's note: The Tweetcap was originally thought up and created by our friend Colin Daniels at SouthStandsDenver.com last year. Be sure to check them out. - Monty)
Pre-Game:
Julius Thomas was the first Broncos player to start warming up. 3 hours before game time.
— Drew Soicher (@DrewSoicher) September 7, 2014
Peyton Manning has defeated all but one NFL team -- the Indianapolis Colts (0-1). pic.twitter.com/5eFlIhssmZ
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 8, 2014
Here come the Colts. Fans boo. It's okay to boo a team that has tormented your side for a decade, as Indianapolis has.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 8, 2014
Chris Harris is the game-day captain for the #Broncos tonight.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) September 8, 2014
Former #Broncos safety Mike Adams, a starter in the Super Bowl, was a captain for the Colts. He's starting tonight for Indy.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) September 8, 2014
First Quarter:
Plinko off the upright, delay of game saves them though, rekick?
— Eatin' Greedy (@Bronco_Mike251) September 8, 2014
Broncos get a FG, but they'll call that 77-yard march a disappointment. Bogged down in goal-to-go; three incompletions.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 8, 2014
21-yd FG from @thekidmcmanus puts #Broncos on top 3-0. #INDvsDEN
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 8, 2014
That marks the 17th time in 33 reg. season games with Manning the Broncos have scored on their opening possession.
— Erich Schubert (@schube13) September 8, 2014
Rahim Moore with his fifth career INT. Aqib Talib tipped pass to set up INT.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) September 8, 2014
VIDEO: Peyton Manning runs and Twitter rejoices. http://t.co/8IfXzNbb0c https://t.co/hHoU8cSCUJ
— theScore (@theScore) September 8, 2014
END OF 1ST #INDvsDEN pic.twitter.com/10zYGqUd56
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 8, 2014
Second Quarter:
TOUCHDOWN @Julius_Thomas!
— The Orange Page (@theorangepage) September 8, 2014
Broncos turn Andrew Luck INT into a Peyton Manning TD drive. Julius Thomas had the two biggest catches, inc the 3 yd TD
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) September 8, 2014
Manning also has moved into sole possession of 2nd place for the most TD passes in a season opener in NFL history (32).
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) September 8, 2014
Luck's coat hasn't fully come in yet for winter, some people may not know who he is. Hope this helps. #SNF #NFLSunday pic.twitter.com/7mYSFhABRZ
— Christina (@yeswhatisaygoes) September 8, 2014
Bubba Watson just retrieved the tee. Funny
— Darren McKee (@dmac1043) September 8, 2014
Worst job in football: guy is on the field scooping up horse poop.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 8, 2014
#Colts LB Cam Johnson out for rest of game with strained elbow
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 8, 2014
The end-around to Sanders, and then the touchdown to Julius Thomas, his second of the night. D'Qwell Jackson beaten on the score.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 8, 2014
The @Broncos extend their lead to 17-0 with 6:41 remaining in the 2nd quarter. #SNF #INDvsDEN pic.twitter.com/UesFO6KO9n
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) September 8, 2014
Julius Thomas with his 2nd consecutive season opener w/2 TD catches. Joins Al Denson (67-69) as only Broncos w/multiple 2 TD grab openers.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) September 8, 2014
DeMarcus Ware shares his first sack as a Bronco with Malik Jackson.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) September 8, 2014
HOLY HUGE DIVING CATCH BATMAN!!! @ESanders_10 with some more #razzledazzle! #DenVsInd pic.twitter.com/D8GPaRFj0Y
— Laurie Volkmann (@docllv) September 8, 2014
Touchdown! Manning to @Julius_Thomas for a third time. #INDvsDEN
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 8, 2014
Now Julius Thomas makes LaRon Landry disappear. Broncos making it look easy. 24-0.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 8, 2014
David Bruton has shoulder injury. Questionable to return
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) September 8, 2014
I see my bros in Denver doing work!
— Duke Ihenacho (@NachoLyfe) September 8, 2014
*Andrew Luck vs. Peyton Manning* #SNF #INDvsDEN pic.twitter.com/qLmDiSVXJF
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) September 8, 2014
Manning has now thrown 95 TDs for two different franchises. Only 3 QBs have thrown more TDs for two teams, but none have 104 with 2 teams.
— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) September 8, 2014
Refs should just head to Twitter in these instances... pic.twitter.com/0hWkSGVejM
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) September 8, 2014
Andrew Luck takes it in himself for the Colts first score of the game, right before the half. Broncos 24, Colts 7. #Colts
— Stampede Blue (@StampedeBlue) September 8, 2014
Third Quarter:
Bruton now ruled out.
— Jeff Legwold (@Jeff_Legwold) September 8, 2014
Broncos first punt of the game. Colquitt not sure what to do with his hands.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) September 8, 2014
And Luck is stuffed on fourth and goal. Forward progress stopped. That's how you live up to being "Orange Crush 2.0." A swarm engulfed him.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 8, 2014
Quinton Carter with the FF on Dwayne Allen ... Allen recovers.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 8, 2014
"Ware had a couple good seasons in Dallas," - .Al Micheals Yeah, Al. He hasn't had a decorated career or anything, nah. #SNF #INDvsDEN
— Christina (@yeswhatisaygoes) September 8, 2014
Nate Irving has returned to the game for the #Broncos
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) September 8, 2014
DeMarcus Ware with the sack! #Broncos force the Colts to kick FG. Denver leads 24-10.
— ESPN Denver (@ESPN_Denver) September 8, 2014
With that sack, DeMarcus Ware ties Julius Peppers for 17th on the NFL’s all-time sack list (and ties Peppers for 3rd among active players).
— Erich Schubert (@schube13) September 8, 2014
END OF 3RD #INDvsDEN pic.twitter.com/9B2EIJpO43
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 8, 2014
#Colts' 92-yd punt return for TD called back after officials review. #INDvsDEN
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 8, 2014
With that catch, TE Julius Thomas has posted his third career 100-yd. receiving game.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) September 8, 2014
Montee Ball with second effort. Dives in for TD. He scored more than 100 in college and high school. Has nose for end zone.
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 8, 2014
Wouldn't exactly call 63 yards & a TD a "Forget about Knowshon" performance Collinsworthless
— Adam Kinney (@DSNAdam) September 8, 2014
GIF: Montee Ball believes he can fly (req @dwhlee) http://t.co/6mIfpgWc6N
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) September 8, 2014
Wow. Terrible tackling on that play. Allen goes for the long score to make it 17-31 Denver.
— Brandon Spano Show (@BrandonSpano) September 8, 2014
Julius Thomas drops the on-side kickoff and the Colts recover. This just got interesting.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 8, 2014
Colts convert on 4th and 7... ugh..
— Lionel Bienvenu (@lionelbienvenu) September 8, 2014
Horses pooped on the field during Sunday Night Football. Snow shovels to the rescue! http://t.co/THfd8w7mHb pic.twitter.com/3zjw915aYj
— SB Nation (@SBNation) September 8, 2014
Second interception of the day for @Rahimthedream26! Saves the game possibly.
— The Orange Page (@theorangepage) September 8, 2014
Keep in mind that Rahim Moore came decently close to losing part of his left leg 10 months ago. Kind of crazy to think about.
— Joan Niesen (@JoanNiesen) September 8, 2014
Can we replay the Super Bowl with our new defense and one less high snap? #Broncos #SNF
— Peyton's Head (@PeytonsHead) September 8, 2014
That was TREMENDOUS acting by Colquitt. Pheeeeenomenal.
— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) September 8, 2014
One score game. Unbelievable.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 8, 2014
And Hakeem Nicks catches a TD for the first time since he was at North Carolina, I think.
— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) September 8, 2014
Colts force a Broncos punt. Luck takes field down 7 with 2:58 left. Here we go. #Colts
— Stampede Blue (@StampedeBlue) September 8, 2014
IN-COM-PLETE! First round pick Bradley Roby with the game-winning play! #Broncos will kneel to victory.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 8, 2014
Ballgame. Nice coverage from Bradley Roby there.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 8, 2014
That thunder comes up big! INDvsDEN https://t.co/eNW2sOAcWF
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 8, 2014
FINAL #INDvsDEN pic.twitter.com/XQfYbfkufo
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 8, 2014
With tonight's win, Peyton Manning has now beaten every team in the NFL.
— ESPN (@espn) September 8, 2014
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