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Expectedly so, today's Horse Tracks is Vernon Davis heavy.
But first, let's talk playoffs.
If the NFL season ended today, the Broncos would be the AFC's No. 1 seed, according to NFL.com's projection. Denver would be followed by New England (2), Cincinnati (3), Indianapolis (4), Oakland (5), and New York (6).
(Note: These Tracks are being scheduled before the completion of MNF, but the Colts will still be leading their division—and the fourth seed—regardless of if they win or lose tonight.)
There's much football left to be played, but Denver's in good shape entering Act II.
Horse Tracks
Unbeaten and Undressed
The Broncos remain perfect after exposing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Here’s how Denver held Green Bay to just 77 passing yards. Plus more from Week 8, including Drew Brees’ incredible day, the possible return of Steve Smith Sr. and big injuries on a brutal Sunday.
Broncos agree with 49ers on trade for Vernon Davis
Just one day before the trading deadline, the Broncos seized an opportunity to improve their tight ends by agreeing to a deal to acquire two-time Pro Bowler Vernon Davis.
The Denver Broncos acquire the final piece to the puzzle, Vernon Davis
In the span of 24 hours, the Denver Broncos depantsed Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, proved Peyton Manning is still in fact Peyton Manning and traded for two-time Pro Bowler Vernon Davis. As Ice Cube said, "Today was a good day."
Vernon Davis leaving San Francisco via trade after 10 seasons
Less than 24 hours after the Denver Broncos had their biggest offensive output of the season, the team dove into the trade market to acquire tight end Vernon Davis from the San Francisco 49ers.
Broncos acquire "rent-a-star'' tight end Vernon Davis
Make no mistake; John Elway is all in for a run at Super Bowl 50.
49ers officially bid farewell to Vernon Davis
Nearly 10 years ago, the 49ers made tight end Vernon Davis a top-10 draft pick, prompting Davis to shed copious tears at his selection. On Monday, the 49ers said goodbye to Davis with a perfunctory press release that doesn’t create the impression of many tears being shed on anyone’s keyboard.
What will Vernon Davis' impact be in Denver?
ESPN's reaction to Denver's trade for Davis.
Broncos acquire 49ers tight end Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis is on the move and Peyton Manning has a new pass-catching tight end at his disposal.
Are John Elway, Broncos done making trades? Not so fast
The Denver Broncos struck a trade with the San Francisco 49ers, bringing Vernon Davis to the Mile High City, but will that be all she wrote for John Elway? Not so fast.
To be the best, you have to beat the best ...
... and the Broncos did that, using blanket coverage and constant pressure to harass Aaron Rodgers into one of the worst games of his career.
Antonio Smith, Broncos DE: We are unleashing our true potential
They heard it all. They heard that the Packers were supposed to come in their house and beat up on an unproven, flawed Broncos team. They heard Aaron Rodgers would expose their defense in ways that hadn't been done before this season. They heard they were "good, not great."
Broncos should be taken seriously after win over Packers
Mike Florio says Peyton Manning claiming he doesn’t pay attention to the critics is "bologna" and admits Manning proved him wrong, but can the Broncos continue to roll for the rest of the season?
Manning, running game, shine as Broncos whip Packers 29-10
As a reminder, Bronco fans, and travelers to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California can fly to either the San Francisco or San Jose airports.
Despite a big Broncos win, there were some "Duds" against the Packers
Denver looked good--but not perfect--against Green Bay.
C.J. Anderson, Ronnie Hillman will continue to split time at RB
Gary Kubiak credited the boost in the run game as the biggest difference-maker for the Broncos in their victory over the Packers. The rushers had struggled to find their footing in the first five games of the season, but Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson combined for 152 yards in Week 6 and 161 yards on Sunday.
After an eye-opening win, the Broncos bandwagon is about to get crowded
What once looked like the Tuesday afternoon screening of a foreign film with subtitles has suddenly transformed into opening night for the latest episode of Star Wars. Where there was once plenty of room to spread out has now become standing room only.