A look at Broncos-Jets through the years

Good morning, Broncos Country!

Is this the week the Denver Broncos snap their historic losing streak?

As it stands now, the hope is Vance Joseph and his team continue the eight-week trend of having great practices and failing to show up for the game. In other words, hopefully the Broncos don’t end the eight-game losing skid against the New York Jets. That’s how sad it is right now in Broncos Country.

Once Adam Malnati and I were done arguing the current state of Denver’s franchise, we previewed the game on the latest MHR Radio Podcast. The MHR Radio Podcast is now on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Please subscribe to the one that fits your fancy, and also rate and review what you hear.

Short of Denver continuing to #EmbraceTheTank for the best possible pick in the NFL Draft, this game doesn’t mean a damn thing. But that doesn’t change how fun it is to look back at the history of the regular-season series between the Broncos and Jets. Notes are courtesy of Denver’s weekly release.

• Sunday marks the 35th regular season game between the Jets and Broncos. Denver is 18-15-1 in the series with New York, 10-8 at home & 8-7-1 on the road. The first game between the two teams was Sept. 23, 1960, at the Polo Grounds in New York w/the Titans (Jets) winning 28-24.

• The most recent game between the Jets and Broncos was Oct. 12, 2014, at MetLife Stadium with Denver winning 31-17. The Broncos are currently on a two-game winning streak, and the longest for them is five games between Dec. 3, 1967-Sept. 19, 1976. The longest winning streak for the Jets in this series is three games, done twice, with the most recent being Oct. 31, 1965-Sept. 24, 1967.
• The last Broncos home win came on Nov. 18, 2011, when Tim Tebow had a 20-yard touchdown run for the 17-13 victory. Denver started that drive on its 5-yardline with 5 minutes, 54 seconds remaining and trailing 13-10. The last Broncos home loss vs the Jets came on Oct. 24, 2010, when Denver lost 24-20. The last Broncos win on the road was that game in 2014, and the last road loss was on Dec. 8, 2002, when Denver lost 19-13.
• In the Jets and Broncos series there has been one shutout, the 27-0 game in 2005. The most points for Denver came on Sept. 19, 1976, when the Broncos won 46-13 at Mile High Stadium. The most points for New York also is 46, in a 46-45 win on Nov. 22, 1962, at Bears Stadium.
• The largest margin of victory for the Broncos is 43 points, in that 46-3 win in 1976. The largest margin of victory for the Jets is 35, in a 45-10 win on Oct. 31, 1965, at Shea Stadium in New York. The most combined points for the Jets and Broncos is 91, in that 46-45 game in 1962. The fewest combined points is 23, which happened twice, the most recent being a 16-7 Jets win on Sept. 25, 1966, at Bears Stadium.

• The Jets and Broncos have met one time in the playoffs, the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 17, 1999, at Mile High Stadium. Denver won that game 23-10. Of course, this was the win that propelled the Broncos to their second-straight Super Bowl. It was John Elway’s final game in Denver.
• Broncos linebacker Von Miller needs one sack to become the first player in team history with six, 10-sack seasons. Miller would join Simon Fletcher (five, 1989-93) and Paul Smith (four, 1970-73) as the only players in team history with four consecutive 10-sack seasons.
• Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas needs 58 receiving yards to pass Shannon Sharpe (8,439) for second place on the franchise's all-time list. Thomas also needs one receiving touchdown to pass Sharpe for second place on the franchise's all-time list behind Rod Smith (68).

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Broncos Tracks

NFL playoff picture 2017: How the Broncos can still make postseason - SBNation.com
If everything goes perfectly, the Broncos could win a four-way tie for an AFC Wild Card berth.

Where Are They Now: Jim Turner
Jim Saccomano catches up with Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner.

Three Keys to Broncos-Jets
What are the keys to the Broncos snapping their losing streak and getting back in the win column against the Jets?

Mason's Mailbag: Moving past the frustration
The Broncos have done a great job in the last 45 years of ensuring that their losing seasons are one-off situations.

Woody Paige: If Broncos don't beat Jets, there's a decent chance they lose out - Denver7 TheDenverChannel.com
Nobody has stated that no Broncos team in franchise history has lost 13 games in one season. If the Broncos can't figure out a way to win against the Jets on Sunday, they could reach that dubious achievement.

Paul Klee: Are Denver Broncos nearing end of an era with Aqib Talib and 'No Fly Zone'? | Colorado Springs Gazette, News
Given the cap relief John Elway and the Broncos get next season it makes sense.

History said defensive-dominant Broncos would fall from Super Bowl 50 | 9news.com
A dominant defense may have produced a Super Bowl 50 title for the Denver Broncos, but history says it was foolish to expect a repeat.

Denver Broncos still on the hunt for something to kick-start offense - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN
Denver is desperate to find any kind of rhythm on offense as the Broncos look to end an eight-game losing streak.

Denver Broncos moved practice indoors because of cold weather
The Denver Broncos decided to move practice indoors this week because of cold weather. Was that decision smart considering where they play?

Jets Tracks

New York Jets aren’t tanking in 2017, due to Josh McCown’s career year - SBNation.com
Behold the McCownaissance: At age 38, Josh McCown is proving he’s a viable NFL quarterback.

Jets vs Broncos: Five Bold Predictions - Gang Green Nation
Welcome back to the weekly Bold Predictions, 2017 edition. Disclaimer: A Bold Prediction is not something that is likely or probable to happen. Bold Predictions are blind guesses that are l...

Is Matt Forte better than people think? - Gang Green Nation
I think it is good to consistently reexamine your beliefs. None of us is perfect, and it is entirely possible we are missing something.

Jets’ Von Miller plan depends on lineman who keeps impressing | New York Post
The Jets are coming off their best offensive game of the season, one in which quarterback Josh McCown earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Chandler Catanzaro must be 'disciplined and stay smooth' in Denver - New York Jets Blog- ESPN
Playing in the thin air in Denver can be tempting for kickers, but the Jets' Chandler Catanzaro understands the need to keep it simple.

New York Jets receiving tandem: once unwanted, now unstoppable - AFC East- ESPN
Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse are motivated by a common bond: Both came to the NFL as undrafted free agents.

AFC West Tracks

Chargers vs. Redskins: Five Keys to Victory - Bolts From The Blue
The Los Angeles Chargers face a talented Redskins team on Sunday. Can the defense continue its dominance against a quality quarterback?

Chargers have made their run in AFC West with the pass, and Redskins are next on flight plan - LA Times
The Chargers might have tried to feature their running game over their passing attack too much during the early season. They've found a better balance while winning six of their last eight games.

Ball security a concern for Washington facing opportunistic Chargers
It could be a productive week for the Chargers pass-rushers as they prepare to attack a Washington offensive line in disarray.

Chargers linemen are film junkies keeping Philip Rivers upright
Philip Rivers isn't taking as many sacks this season behind a prepared and resurgent Chargers offensive line.

Chiefs aren’t sure how much Darrelle Revis will play in his second game - Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs played new CB Darrelle Revis for one half last week against the Jets. That one half resulted in about 36 snaps of work for Revis, who hadn’t played yet this season.

Marcus Peters and Kansas City's awkward relationship | The Kansas City Star
Kansas City is a conservative market, with a strong military presence, and a general expectation that athletes stay in line. Peters might be the most expressive and unapologetic athlete in Kansas City history, and has expressed support of the military and belief in America's future but is uninterested in repeating the point or following any cultural norms.

With Marcus Peters out for Chiefs, who steps up? | The Kansas City Star
The KC Chiefs will play Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium without Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters, who is sitting out with a team suspension. How will the Chiefs line up without him?

Kansas City Chiefs face big test against Raiders without Marcus Peters
The Chiefs will turn to Terrance Mitchell, torched by the Raiders in the first meeting, and Darrelle Revis on Sunday in the absence of Marcus Peters.

Chiefs, Raiders forge different paths after Week 7 thriller in Oakland
Since their Week 7 Thursday thriller, these AFC West rivals have forged different paths. Here's a look at the sequence that changed their fortunes.

Now would be perfect time for Derek Carr to get his first career win in Kansas City - Silver And Black Pride
Fourth time’s the charm? Is that a thing? The Raiders are hoping it is for Derek Carr who will be making his fourth trip to Kansas City looking for his first win in Arrowhead.

NaVorro Bowman is having a settling effect on Raiders defense
NaVorro Bowman has been a stabilizing force in the middle of the Raiders defense and has been a veteran role model for the team's younger players.

Raiders versus Chiefs in AFC West showdown
Pivotal AFC West matchup awaits in Kansas City on Sunday

Raiders need special effort in stopping Chiefs’ return teams – Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Raiders have gone 141 regular-season games without a punt return for a touchdown, the longest drought in the NFL.

NFL Tracks

NFL picks against the spread 2017, Week 14: 10 best bets for this week - SBNation.com
Helpful advice for the adventurous gambler.

NFL playoff picture 2017: Can the Ravens or Jaguars win the AFC? - SBNation.com
The AFC is not just a two-team race between the Patriots and Steelers.

Could new Browns GM John Dorsey trade for Chiefs’ Alex Smith? - Arrowhead Pride
The Cleveland Browns have hired former KC Chiefs GM John Dorsey on the same day they fired their previous GM, Sashi Brown. The Browns clearly had eyes on Dorsey and wasted no time getting him.

How the Saints’ Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram dissect defenses - SBNation.com
What makes the Saints’ backfield duo so unstoppable?

Ryan Shazier injury update: Steelers LB had surgery for spinal injury - SBNation.com
Shazier has returned to Pittsburgh, and he remains hospitalized.

Biggest Week 14 NFL questions, stats and predictions - NFL Nation- ESPN
From the showdown in L.A. between the quarterbacks picked atop the 2016 draft to how the games will affect the playoff chase, we examine Week 14.

NFL Week 14 player matchups to watch: Will Aaron Donald rattle Eagles?
In a matchup of the NFL's two top-scoring offenses, Los Angeles Rams defender Aaron Donald might make the difference.

NFL IQ quiz Week 14: Time to test your football knowledge - NFL.com
Welcome to the Weekly NFL IQ Quiz, testing your knowledge as we head into Week 14 of the 2017 season. Think you know your stuff? Give it a go!

Unpredictability, hope define Week 14 of NFL season - NFL.com
We're less than a month away from the start of the playoffs, and plenty of teams could still see their seasons go boom or bust depending on what happens in Week 14 of the NFL season.

Potential head coach/GM pairings; five big questions for Week 14 - NFL.com
Plenty of new regimes have been assembled by the traditional process: Hire the GM, then hire the head coach. Tom Pelissero explores how well that has worked, and potential candidates for the next cycle.

NFL: Jarrett Bell breaks down the keys to Week 14 matchups
USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell breaks down Week 14 in the NFL, from Russell Wilson to Darrelle Revis to Browns coach Hue Jackson.

NFL Week 14 Preview: Panthers defense, Philip Rivers | SI.com
Plus, why the Dallas O-line needs an encore performance against the Giants, a breakout tight end means the Rams offense could become even more dangerous, and a big opportunity coming for DeAndre Hopkins.