Mile High Report - Chiefs at Broncos Week 17: Everything we knowBy Fans, For Fans....Your Source For Denver Broncos News and Commenthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50905/mhr-fav.png2022-01-08T11:50:51-07:00http://www.milehighreport.com/rss/stream/165859512022-01-08T11:50:51-07:002022-01-08T11:50:51-07:00Ultimate Fan: A full team effort from the Broncos could end in an upset over the Chiefs
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<p>Is it likely? Who cares? Our ultimate fan prefers optimism, and that’s good enough for me. Go Broncos!</p> <p id="y2lj3P">Well, ultimate fans, it’s the last game, and while a bunch of fans may not show up for the home finale at Mile High today, we know you are showing up. And although we almost had a no-show for the UFG, OrangeandBluesBros came off the bench as backup to make sure we have a UFG finale. And it turns out he was the perfect choice as he is picking an upset over the Chiefs. LOVE IT!</p>
<p id="Uhq0ve">So a HUGE thanks to OABB for that and for just generally being one of the most reliable readers and commenters on this post every week. I really appreciate you and the loyal readers for this post in particular! AND then let me also say another gigantic THANK YOU to each of the participants this season. It really is a fun series for me to do and always lifts my spirits about the team, whether they’re playing well or not. You guys have been funny and insightful and heroic in your support. Mile High Salute to you!</p>
<p id="paRh2g">Unfortunately, this has been another bummer of a season for the team, but as any fan from the 60s will remind you, there are brighter days ahead and turning around a program doesn’t happen overnight. We will get there, Broncos Country. At some point.</p>
<p id="kB0bz7">Maybe it will be today against the Chiefs. But even if it isn’t, that’s no reason not to support some of the future stars on the field today. </p>
<p id="qy3bMb">GO BRONCOS!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">One more time in front of the home crowd. <a href="https://t.co/L8PzgbcRDS">pic.twitter.com/L8PzgbcRDS</a></p>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479649724659429377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a>
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<h3 id="sb6HZQ">Week 18: Chiefs at Broncos</h3>
<p id="P5eriV"><strong>MHR - One. More. Game. And it means nothing…again. Or does it? How are you looking at this matchup against the Chiefs? Is there hope for a surprising win? What will be worth watching?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: Final exam time, not just for me on Laurie’s probing questionnaire, but for Lock and Fangio. Shurmur and McMahon already failed and are just marking time until the axe falls. This season repeat is time to send the Chefs packing (they are packing for the playoffs, but will not be staying home right away because they will not get the No. 1 seed). The Broncos win this one. Fangio’s defense held them to a relatively low score last time and could have won if they could only score points. The Broncos score enough points this time to get it done. What’s that you say, something about orange and blue kool-aid? Yes, and it tastes good, they even have a name for it in a song: Bam, bam, bam, bam bam, TEQUILA. I’ve picked the Broncos to win every week of the season and I’m not going to stop now. They have a chance and the game definitely will be worth watching.</p>
<p id="KaExre"><strong>MHR - You have been a longtime fan. Although it has been a minute since the team has had five years in a row of losing seasons, what advice do you have for Broncos Country on hanging in there with this franchise?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: You know, I don’t get it with the fans who predict Broncos losses. Why pick the Broncos to lose and be miserable all week, or in some cases all year and be miserable for all that pre-game time? Following in the tradition of Pat Bowlen, I pick the Broncos to win and make them disappoint me if they don’t win. Then I can be optimistic all week and only be down the day after the game. Believe me, I am really down after a Broncos loss, enough that I try to stay away from people to avoid snapping at them. After all, isn’t that what we expect from our players? Blow it off and move on.</p>
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<p id="vkuc4l"><strong>MHR - Obligatory Drew Lock question: How did you feel about his performance in the game against the Chargers, despite the loss? He believes he is good enough to be an NFL starter and that he’s shown that in just a few games. Do you agree? Would you like to see him be the starter here?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: The obligatory pre-comment statement: I am not a Lock fan or a Lock detractor. I want every QB for the Broncos to play well. However, did not get to see much of Lock play this year and missed both Chargers games because I live out of state (Florida) and its difficult to watch a game live with the Covid thing going around and trying to avoid crowds, like in sports bars, especially when they only have the Broncos game on one TV and you have to crane your neck to see around a cornet just to catch a glimpse of the game. If the games are early, 10 am MT, I have a place I can go, but almost all the Broncos games are the late game and that locale that shows the games closes ½ hour into the late games (5 pm ET). So the following comments are based upon what I read and replays when I can catch them on NFL Net (which shows a minute of most teams plays, but only 5 seconds of a bronco game and then only if the play favors the team we are playing. I think Drew isn’t as accurate as he thinks he is and relies on receivers to make good or great catches. He is good enough to be a starter for an NFL team, but he needs more seasoning (development). He is certainly better than Siemian, Sloter, and others that are still around playing back up in the NFL. I’d like to see how good he is when he gets that development. I’d like to see him try again to be a starter here in competition with other good QBs that can ensure a high baseline for performance if he falters, maybe a contract for a veteran that has performance clauses in it, so if Lock beats them out the broncos aren’t on the hook for too much money with someone playing back up or not at all.</p>
<p id="cHLdq2"><strong>MHR - The offense moved the ball better last week but still failed to score much when down in the red zone. Listening to Pat Shurmur, this happenstance is just the way it is sometimes and better execution is needed. What percentage of our offensive woes would you place on each of these - Shurmur’s scheme; the quarterback(s); the talent level of the offense?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: Shurmur is talking in circles as he throws players under the bus. If Shurmur wants better execution, he should coach better. Shurmur also should be better at matching the plays to both the players strengths and to the situation on the field. The talent is there to work with. Maybe Shurmur needs someone behind him with their arms coming through to shape the offense like the actors in the movie “Ghost” spinning a clay pot. There’s an image for you. What ever happened to that coach named Bill Musgrave who could design great plays but didn’t know when to call them? Maybe we can have an OC committee with play designers and an overall OC to actually call they plays (not Shurmur, I mean someone who can understand the situation and figure out which incredible play his committee came up with to apply to the situation and don’t be predictable. Anyway, the percentage is 80% Shurmer’s scheme, 10% the QB, and 10 % on talent (mostly the O line downgrading the rest of the talent).</p>
<p id="ZAJQHD"><strong>MHR - Javonte Williams has had a monster of a season along with a rather quietly strong one from Melvin Gordon as well. Kansas City has often given up a lot of yards to Denver’s running backs…could they both get 100 yards against the Chiefs on Sunday? Or at least combine for a great day of rushing?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: I love seeing the “Angry Run” competition on NFL Net and Javonte has won it a couple times, once with the help of Meinerz. MG has been great, except for the critical fumbles (deep in our own territory and in the red zone after a terrific drive that ended in no points). I don’t know about scoring 200 yards split between them against the Chefs, but they can certainly combine for close to 200 yards and keep the Chefs guessing as we mix in some good passing to keep them from crowding the line.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Playing running back, it's either you got it or you don't."<br><br>Power and finesse: The one-two punch of <a href="https://twitter.com/javontewill33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@javontewill33</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Melvingordon25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Melvingordon25</a> » <a href="https://t.co/xy4jSDwkVh">https://t.co/xy4jSDwkVh</a> <a href="https://t.co/fDUNSEPkNj">pic.twitter.com/fDUNSEPkNj</a></p>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1479604015440748550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a>
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<p id="hMaM2t"><strong>MHR - One of the biggest frustrations of this passing offense has been its inefficiency - the “short of the sticks” throws by Bridgewater or the airmail passes from Lock. Is it possible for Lock and his receivers to air it out against the Chiefs and have an explosive game to at least try and keep up with the Mahomeses?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: Actually, I don’t mind the “short of the sticks” approach as long as they don’t do it all the time and the play is to someone who can turn the play into a “beyond the sticks” result. Other teams do that too. The ones I hate are the ones that are behind the line of scrimmage and the defense knows it’s coming which results in a loss of yards. Lock needs to hit receivers all over the field, short of the sticks, beyond the sticks, and way beyond the sticks. Set up a receiver short of the sticks, draw the defense in, fake the short, and throw it long, maybe to one of our streaking tall receivers who can take it to the house (Sutton, Patrick, Fant, Albert O, hell even Jeudy). Yes, its possible to “air it out” against the Chefs and I hope the Broncos do that, but I hope Mahomes doesn’t keep up with us because he’s throwing interceptions and Lock is not..</p>
<p id="jI9HOQ"><strong>MHR - Denver will get back 12 players from the COVID list but will still be without its two starting corners, rookie sensation Pat Surtain and Ronald Darby. How could that impact what the Chiefs can do downfield?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: Well, of course, the Chefs will be taking shots at the remaining CBs downfield, but how successful that is depends on how much time our defense gives him to do it. I hope our pass rush can pressure Mahomes just enough to make it easier for the CBs.</p>
<p id="vG2iGT"><strong>MHR - The Broncos have struggled mightily to pressure quarterbacks since losing Von Miller to the Rams. Are Bradley Chubb, Malik Reed & Co. capable of making Mahomes sweat…even just a little?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: Frankly, I think the Broncos have been playing better without Miller this year than with him. Scandalous comment, huh? But Von was more talking a good game than playing one the weeks before he was traded. I know he was playing injured and he is a great player, but missing Von is not as big a problem as it once was. I hope his foot/ankle/toe or whatever heals and he rides the Rams to success. However, Chubb is coming on and both Jonathan Cooper and Malik Reed have had some success. I’ll have to trust Fangio to come up with schemes with what we have to get the job done.</p>
<p id="B79Xfm"><strong>MHR - If the Broncos are going to have a chance on Saturday, which unit is the most important for success - offense or defense? What do we need from special teams?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: “Most important” is a tough term. The Broncos need all three to fire on all cylinders. I know they can, they just have to do it (hello, Nike). Special teams needs to be “special” and not just an obligatory bunch of 11 players on the field. That doesn’t make them “most important,” just “carry your own weight” important.</p>
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<p id="qTKNJw"><strong>MHR - Describe this season in one word. Then feel free to elaborate.</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: “Over” Every year, most of us fans come in with expectations, differing expectations to be sure, but the twists and turns, covid and injuries, additions and subtractions, and hopes and disappointments have worn most of us down. Even though there is one game left, the Broncos are not going to the playoffs. So the season is over. It’s now time to start looking toward next season and develop new expectations, while the Broncos put the nail in the coffin of this season, win or lose.</p>
<p id="Bx8yK9"><strong>MHR - Every offseason means changes to the roster. Which players do you think NEED to remain Broncos, even if (like me) you want all of them to stay?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: Like MG said, we have a talented team that could go a long way next season, maybe even the SB. I’d like Lock to stay even if it’s only to give him one last chance. I expect Teddy to move on, not because I don’t like him, but because I think he will do well enough somewhere else and we need a monumental improvement at QB. We need some improvement in both lines, but it’s more fill in types, not necessarily replacement types. The backups either step up or step out. The DBs are looking good, but we don’t have the embarrassment of riches there we thought we did. Simmons and Sterns are keepers, so are Surtain and Darby. Fuller can come back on a lesser salary and play slot, not boundary. Callahan’s availability is the biggest question, is he worth holding down a position and if so, for how much? I don’t know the answer to that. Bolles, Meinerz, and Muti need to stay. Our receivers and TEs need to stay (Sutton, Patrick, Jeudy, Hamler, Fant, Albert O, and Saubert). Of course, Williams needs to stay, maybe Gordon at the right price for his age and fumble history (I like him but I remember he wanted more money than the Chargers offered him and we got him for even less than the Chargers offered, so I’m not sure what it will take to keep him). A lot of non-starters need to stay because they have filled in well. I can’t say keep everyone, but keep most.</p>
<p id="zmKcRs"><strong>MHR - What would you like to see happen within the Broncos organization for major changes - from ownership on down to coaches to assistants to QB? Do you “trust” in The Bowlen Trust to pick the right owner? Do you trust Paton to make good personnel changes?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: I’d like to see a Bowlen, like Brittany, work out a deal with the family to continue ownership of the Broncos. They would be smart to do so. The Broncos are worth in the neighborhood of $4B now, but the gambling effect is reportedly going to send that price sky high, maybe in the $16B range. So, a new owner coming in now may be just for the money and not for the team, while a new owner later will have to be serious about the team, not just the money. Yes, I think the Bowlen Trust has already worked out an arrangement with the Bowlen family and its Brittany in the forefront. They are talking to banks to work out the financing. Otherwise, the rumors about a new owner would be more robust, not just speculation with a deadline approaching fast. I have utmost admiration for Paton for what he has accomplished so far, even though I was skeptical before he was hired. He will have another great draft and veteran hires.</p>
<p id="2JNHLI"><strong>MHR - What is your favorite memory of a good rivalry game between the Chiefs and Broncos?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: I’m too old to have many memories still in my mind and I’m rushing this entry in the UFG too fast to slow down long enough to try to resurrect them. I like all the ones where we won.</p>
<p id="zLOBzr"><strong>MHR - Broncos have lost a lot of “alumni” this year, including Demaryius Thomas, Dan Reeves, Greg Robinson and Odell Barry. Any favorite memories of each/any?</strong><br>OrangeandBluesBros: Well, I have DT’s jersey (actually I gave it to my son, who I raised a Broncos fan), so a lot of his plays, including the playoff walk off TD for DT from TT and many from Manning to DT. Greg Robinson was a great DC, up there with Wade and Vic. Dan Reeves was an awesome coach, but I remember more his battles with Elway, his drafting Elway’s “replacement” (Tommy Maddox) who was a sophomore when he was drafted and never really developed, and his consternation with Shanahan for working behind his back with Elway to put on a spectacular offensive show. It doesn’t seem fair to Reeves that that’s what I remember because he was a great coach in a run emphasized offense, but of course he was a great running back before he became a coach, so I get his preference. It took Elway a long time to appreciate that preference, until TD came along. May they all rest in peace.</p>
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<h3 id="C4KPCg"><strong>Predictions</strong></h3>
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<p id="MsasZl">Ooh, I hate predicting stats, and I once tried to calculate if I predict this for this guy what do I have to predict for this other guy to make the numbers come out right. Too much effort, so this is a toss against the wall.</p>
<p id="vr4X6a"><strong>Stats for Drew Lock? </strong> 2TDs, 330 yards, no INTs</p>
<p id="X7AnQo"><strong>Stats for each Broncos RB</strong>? MG 110, 1TD; JW 78 yards 1 TD</p>
<p id="GxHfEf"><strong>Number of yards receiving/TDs for each Broncos’ receiver? </strong> Sutton 89 yards, 1 TD; Patrick 67 Yards, no TDs; Fant, 65 yards, 1 TD</p>
<p id="YdnGGt"><strong>Longest FG for McManus? </strong> 68 yards and a wink at Fangio</p>
<p id="SbSqPp"><strong>Number of sacks to Lock?</strong> 3</p>
<p id="NtZVtK"><strong>Number of sacks to Patrick Mahomes? </strong> 3</p>
<p id="n6ZPF2"><strong>Broncos player with the most tackles? </strong> Browning</p>
<p id="c9k3QY"><strong>Who gets the most sacks? </strong>Cooper</p>
<p id="TAW2lY"><strong>How many INTs/FF/FR for the Broncos D? </strong> 3 INTs, 1FF, 2FR</p>
<p id="8ZHDkS"><strong>How many penalties will the refs get wrong?</strong> All of them against the Broncos</p>
<p id="INkoDn"><strong>Final Score? </strong> Broncos 31, Chefs 27</p>
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<h3 id="4Liq23"><strong>The Favorites </strong></h3>
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<p id="oRdesf"><strong>Favorite Broncos game EVER? </strong>MNF, the first one ever (I was there as Floyd Little’s guest)</p>
<p id="5UtkCA"><strong>Favorite game with Peyton Manning?</strong> SB50</p>
<p id="ivH6rO"><strong>Favorite game with John Elway? </strong>SB32 (the helicopter did it for me)</p>
<p id="CzCRlj"><strong>Favorite Broncos game pre-Elway?</strong> 1974 Broncos v. SF with Charley Johnson/Floyd Little</p>
<p id="mhlieS"><strong>Team you hate to lose to the most? </strong> Raiders</p>
<p id="fKnjbC"><strong>Non AFC West team you hate to lose to the most? </strong>Patriots</p>
<p id="3iXyqo"><strong>NFC team you could root for in the Super Bowl? </strong>Rams (for Von’s sake)</p>
<p id="wfyyYx"><strong>Team you love to beat? </strong> Raiders</p>
<p id="sfl7l5"><strong>Favorite time Broncos were the underdog and won? </strong>Tim Tebow playoff game v. Steelers</p>
<p id="IzeEn7"><strong>Favorite Broncos player on the current roster? </strong>Fant (waiting for him to bust out)</p>
<p id="jE5ZEY"><strong>Favorite Broncos player of all time? </strong>Floyd Little (he saved the franchise and I knew him personally)</p>
<p id="1sdAtl"><strong>Favorite new guy/rookie on the team?</strong> Meinerz and Surtain (can’t decide between them)</p>
<p id="2NFyt6"><strong>Superstitions on game day? </strong>I just have to wear Broncos colors</p>
<p id="ksTdbT"><strong>Least favorite game analyst/commentator? </strong>I don’t have a least favorite, I just ignore the ones I don’t like.</p>
<p id="afskcA"><strong>Favorite sports cliche? </strong>Ooh, I know the answer to this one, but I just can’t think of it.</p>
<p id="alcdpF"><strong>Favorite sports movie? </strong> I like a lot of them and don’t have a favorite.</p>
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<h3 id="ky27ZG"><strong>How did you get your MHR handle? </strong></h3>
<p id="bZIwW9">Combined Broncos colors with love of the Blues music and threw in “Bros” because it just begged for a reference to the Blues Bros. movie.</p>
<h3 id="PHiEr4"><strong>How did you become a Broncos fan? </strong></h3>
<p id="EKpnHw">I attended the University of Denver starting in 1971 and read all the heartwarming stories about Broncos players, then listened to Broncos fans who had endured the hard times of the ‘60s and truly believed they were just a “player or two away” from a good year. My sympathy made me a Broncos fan and I’ve been a die hard fan ever since, even though I’ve moved from Colorado to California (SF area), back to Colorado, back to California (Los Angeles area), then to DC, and now to Florida. I swear the Raiders were following me around in those California moves, and I never liked them.</p>
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https://www.milehighreport.com/2022/1/8/22873583/ultimate-fan-a-full-team-effort-from-the-broncos-could-end-in-an-upset-over-the-chiefsLaurie Lattimore-Volkmann2018-01-02T07:00:05-07:002018-01-02T07:00:05-07:00What should Broncos fans do now that Vance Joseph is coming back?
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<p>2018 has started off with the Broncos retaining Vance Joseph as head coach. Now, what will fans do?</p> <p id="jjOE5j">The <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> lost to the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> to complete one of the worst seasons in franchise history. For many in Broncos Country this signified the end of the Vance Joseph era. However, John Elway saw it differently.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If the only thing on VJs resume is that the players like him he needs to go. That doesn’t indicate a leader of men. That shows he just wants to be their friend. The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> don’t need a buddy. They need a leader.</p>— Adam Malnati (@AdamMalnati16) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamMalnati16/status/947853615888203776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a>
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<p id="ZRbL7U">After a plethora of players came to Joseph’s defense in the game’s aftermath. <span>Shelby Harris</span> and <span>C.J. Anderson</span> were on Joseph’s side after the game. <span>Von Miller</span> was outspoken about wanting him to stay earlier in the week. He has the support of the players.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Multiple players took blame for season as offered support for Joseph. Said Chris Harris, "We are all at fault for the results we got." Added Shelby Harris, "That's garbage. (Joseph) should be here. It's not his fault. It was our fault. I stand with Vance 100 percent" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Denver7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Denver7</a></p>— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyRenck/status/947662129087336448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a>
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<p id="d7DpDP">With all that support, Elway wavered, and here we are. Joseph remains the head coach. Anger, sadness, confusion, and disappointment have all popped up as words to describe this move. In the end, none of that matters.</p>
<p id="Hsz7PB">The question now becomes, what are fans going to do? Lifelong fans have been through some lean times. Depending on your age, you might even remember Floyd Little being the only reason the Broncos are still in Denver. The 2010 season has been brought up often in comparison.</p>
<p id="YBAKcU">If you are still here, that means you have decided to continue to support the team. Are you prepared to stick around as times get tough? The mark of a true fan is supporting the team, for better or worse. Are you going to get behind Vance Joseph? Is this enough to drive you away?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BroncosCountry?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BroncosCountry</a> has been handed a turd sandwich. Vance Joseph coming back is just silly. I hate to say this but <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JohnElway?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JohnElway</a> has tied his career to a bad HC. He will have to take a huge bite of said if 2018 isn’t a massive improvement for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> <a href="https://t.co/bf5Nz0LuXu">pic.twitter.com/bf5Nz0LuXu</a></p>— Adam Malnati (@AdamMalnati16) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamMalnati16/status/947889297482485761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a>
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<p id="VLjEMR">Broncos Country is the best fanbase in the NFL. They demand greatness, and have a ton of pride. This move could cull the herd a little, but in the end, we have followed the franchise through thick and thin. Things have not been great, but remember, just two seasons ago the Denver Broncos were <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> champions.</p>
<p id="BHvo5A">Will you continue you trust in John Elway? Will you still show up for games? How far does your support go? This may seem like a huge middle finger to the fans, but after calming down I am on board. Give me that turd sandwich. I’m ready for my bite!</p>
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https://www.milehighreport.com/2018/1/2/16838702/what-should-broncos-fans-do-now-that-vance-joseph-is-coming-backAdam Malnati2018-01-01T07:30:01-07:002018-01-01T07:30:01-07:00Broncos have bittersweet end to the season
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<p>Broncos Country finally got to see De’Angelo Henderson, and DeMarcus Walker. Too bad it took so long.</p> <p id="4ZH89V">With the end of the 2017 season, the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> can finally focus on free agency and the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">2018 NFL Draft</a>. However, the last game of the season was strangely bittersweet. The sweetness came in the form of De’Angelo Henderson and DeMarcus Walker. The bitter comes from having to wait until Week 17.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/AdamMalnati16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamMalnati16</a> & I state on the <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MileHighReport</a> Radio Podcast that it's the only way for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BroncosCountry?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BroncosCountry</a> to ring in 2018. <a href="https://t.co/NcDYgUaIz4">https://t.co/NcDYgUaIz4</a></p>— Ian St. Clair (@IanStClair) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanStClair/status/947666125382230016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a>
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<p id="Pcy6Eu">As Ian St. Clair and I discussed on the MHR Radio postgame recap, Henderson and Walker both shined during the last game of the season. It leads to questions about both players. First, why didn’t Vance Joseph ever give Henderson a chance? Second, why was Walker never utilized in his natural position?</p>
<p id="L1JF7g">Henderson has a ton of talent. His skill set seems well suited to the NFL. He is explosive, and elusive. His touchdown catch was a perfect example of his potential. It was also an indictment of Joseph’s decision making. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The fact the DeAngelo Henderson just came in and broke tackles for a TD in his first real opportunity is another failure on this coaching staff. Shame!</p>— Zach Bye (@byesline) <a href="https://twitter.com/byesline/status/947594182163439616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2017</a>
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<p id="y2B15c">While Isaiah McKenzie continued to be trotted out there to fumble punts, Henderson was passed over every week. It certainly should cause concern about what decisions Joseph might make in the future.</p>
<p id="QPRItR">Looking at Walker, it has been clear all season that he was never utilized the way he should have been. Drafted in the second round as an interior defensive lineman, the Broncos tried to convert him to an edge rusher. His play against the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> showed that was a huge mistake. His 3 tackles, and 1 sack don’t do his game justice.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well look at that...let <a href="https://twitter.com/livinglegend_44?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@livinglegend_44</a> play his position and he gets a big-time sack. Who knew? Oh, everybody ... Except the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> coaching staff.</p>— Doctor of Words (and tights) (@docllv) <a href="https://twitter.com/docllv/status/947624316505657344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2018</a>
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<p id="FYK3w3">He was disruptive. He harassed Patrick Mahomes. It was great to see, except that it took 17 weeks for Vance Joseph to get that right.</p>
<p id="J7zm8l">Perhaps 2018 will be an opportunity for Broncos Country to see Henderson and Walker get more playing time. That may all depend on how much we are seeing of Vance Joseph.</p>
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https://www.milehighreport.com/2018/1/1/16837512/broncos-have-bittersweet-end-to-the-seasonAdam Malnati2018-01-01T06:30:01-07:002018-01-01T06:30:01-07:00Broncos vs Chiefs: The No Bull Review
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<p>The Broncos lost a close one in a meaningless game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Her are my thoughts, opinions, and analysis on a game that closes a very sad chapter in the annals of Broncos History.</p> <p id="1UOm08">Blech.</p>
<p id="9Xvq66">The one thing I’m excited about is getting to be done with this 2017 NFL season. It hasn’t been interesting, fun, or up to par with what I expect as a fan of the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>.</p>
<p id="t3N2He">The closest thing I can equate this season to is probably that last season that Josh McDaniels had with us when he got canned and Elway came in to clean house and get this team back to winning.</p>
<p id="nh3nNO">We’ll have plenty of time to dig into those kinds of articles moving forward, but I’ll focus this last No Bull Review of 2017 on what we can take away from this game.</p>
<h1 id="xa94ZC">Defense</h1>
<p id="dJPQ2S">I’m not sure what to make of a game where so many starters were sitting on both sides of the ball. I thought our guys played a fairly solid game and had some pretty nice plays put on them by a talented QB in Patrick Mahomes. I’m not sure he would have had such a good game against a fully engaged Broncos Defense in the least. We’ll leave it at that.</p>
<h2 id="Glh389">Front 7</h2>
<p id="07mfFT"><span>Brandon Marshall</span> missed a TD saving tackle early in a play that was indicative of the kind of season he had. One can only wonder at what happened to this guy. 2 years ago he was a play making machine. Now he is a shadow of that and has looked like a guy who’s put it on cruise control ever since he got his contract extension. I see no fire in his play and a lot of times where he’s a step behind where he needs to be.</p>
<p id="eriCgj">Demarcus Walker playing inside looks really good. I’m excited to see what he can do next year back at his correct size and playing at his correct position. I’m still scratching my head at why this guy was moved to OLB this year. Hopefully Bill Kollar sticks around and works with him as he’s got some really decent potential as an interior pass rusher.</p>
<p id="sOAkKU">I don’t have any big things to point out on <span>Von Miller</span>, but I loved seeing him play so much of the game after other starters sat. I’ve talked about a void in leadership and that kind of move by Miller is a step in the right direction.</p>
<h2 id="jhxHlc">Secondary</h2>
<p id="Y2DGcD"><span>Will Parks</span> showed some pretty terrible coverage for a big gain early on. I’m not sold on him as a serious player for the future of the Broncos. He’s looked good at times, but he’s also had poor showings just as often. He seemed a bit flat-footed in his coverage assignments in this game and it looks to me like he’s not really processing the play fast enough in order to get his technique engaged and keep in position to defend plays.</p>
<p id="oelmQK"><span>Darian Stewart</span> made a great play as FS being in the right place to pick off the overthrow by Mahomes. He’s a natural at FS and even though I was a fan this season of moving him and letting Simmons play FS, it will be interesting to see what we do with Stewart next year. </p>
<p id="GZ6IZR">CHJ got some throws completed on him because the young KC QB doesn’t know better...but interestingly enough the throws were largely perfect and in places that CHJ couldn’t defend. He wasn’t in the game long, but was honestly like glue on his assignments until he got to take the bench.</p>
<h1 id="AyVRE1">Offense</h1>
<p id="Wiiolg">We got some mediocre production from the team with a young QB who looked an awful lot like the same rookie QB we’ve seen in the past 2 years. There was flashes of competency overall mixed with lots of derptitude. Pretty much it was nothing new to the Broncos of the 2017 NFL Season.</p>
<h2 id="fJbMuf">Quarterbacks</h2>
<p id="buqDmC">The frustrating thing to me as a fan is seeing Lynch play and noticing the potential that is there. He had a nice timing pass over the middle to DT. He also threw some very nice sideline passes to Taylor that hit for big gains and were thrown very well.</p>
<p id="69zVvA">But the problem is that there’s too much dumb play going on from him as well. The bad INT at the end of the half was a pass thrown into triple / quadruple coverage. Let’s also give Lynch the award for the derpiest draw play ever which came at the start of the 2nd half and took about 3 seconds to get the ball into CJ’s hands. His 2nd INT pass had too much hesitation. The route was there, but you have to throw it on time without any pause and Lynch didn’t.</p>
<p id="dGquG4">One big problem I saw with Lynch in this game was his lack of pocket awareness. He gave up a scoop-and-score fumble and took a sack that was all on him by holding the ball too long. He also took a sack he shouldn’t have with Stephenson blocking his guy very well to give him 3 seconds and then not being able to keep blocking after the defender had already crossed Lynch’s path and was easily able to cut back and make the sack.</p>
<p id="tnhhJR">He ended up with 2 TD passes, 2 INTs, and a QBR that a certain other so-called QB on the Broncos roster could only dream of mid-season.</p>
<h2 id="yEyhbw">Line</h2>
<p id="AlzVOD">I’m going to stand by the offensive line and say they definitely are improved from the product we saw in 2016. I do think some changes need to happen for them to really get solidified and be able to help the offense hum again, but the play was absolutely good enough for Denver to have won this game. The run blocking worked to the tune of 4.3 ypc. The pass blocking was pretty effective.</p>
<h2 id="EcXTpT">Running Backs</h2>
<p id="As8wZW">Deangelo Henderson had a superb play to kick off his NFL career with a screen play he took to the house. His final numbers weren’t necessarily impressive, but the guy looks quicker than any other back the Broncos had in 2017 and I still wish we would have seen more of him this season.</p>
<p id="VBJbkS">Let’s all take the time to give <span>C.J. Anderson</span> a big Mile High Salute. He finally put a 1,000 yard season in the books and that is no small feat. I’m unsure of his future with the team, but I’m pretty proud of the effort he showed this season, especially in the back half when other players on the team were checking out.</p>
<h2 id="Jrhmg8">Receivers</h2>
<p id="ZJ8ijC">Love the route running by Jordan Taylor. If he could add some speed or quickness to get separation, he could be a real weapon in the NFL. Late in the 1st half his sideline catch with the defender draped all over him was very impressive. He’s got great skills in going up for the jump balls downfield. It was good to see him showcased in a game and show some good potential.</p>
<p id="MvOTDa">Why do we throw passes to <span>Bennie Fowler</span> on 3rd down? More importantly, why is this guy still employed as an NFL receiver?</p>
<h1 id="wb4HJB">Special Teams</h1>
<p id="4jiu4C"><span>Brandon McManus</span> hit some field goals. </p>
<p id="dUsjZz"><span>Riley Dixon</span> punted nicely. </p>
<p id="M3JiV6">I practically lost my mind when I saw <span>Isaiah McKenzie</span> back to return kicks. </p>
<h1 id="tEXXbv">Final Thoughts</h1>
<p id="0DSy9X">I hope the one thing the Broncos organization learns from this season is that doing the same thing over and over expecting different results is the definition of insanity. Stop it. McKenzie is a bust as a returner. <span>Shane Ray</span> is no <span>DeMarcus Ware</span> by any stretch of the imagination. T-Sizzle is a real estate agent. Bennie Fowler may be able to hack it in the CFL...maybe.</p>
<p id="pxByOm">Let’s get real about NFL football now that this 5 - 11 season is in the books. That starts with being done with silly fairy tales about players you draft highly automatically being starting quality. Players are what they are no matter how much your GM might want them to be more than that. Coaches need to trust what they see in guys and start the best players and GMs need to stick to getting the best talent they can and leave the coaching to the coaches.</p>
<p id="WCcYMi">One thing is for certain...MHR is going to be a lot more interesting over the next few months as this team starts searching for answers and we’ll be here bringing you the same great insights, opinions, and community we always have. Take heart...we’ve seen stuff like this before and this too, shall pass Broncos Country.</p>
<p id="P4atbc">Happy New Year to you all!</p>
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<p>The Denver Broncos didn’t necessarily need a win, but Paxton Lynch played his best game of his career and Patrick Mahomes II played just a little better.</p> <p id="jYvQ4L">Mercifully, the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> 2017 season has come to an end with a 27-24 loss to the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> backups. The 5-11 season was a disappointing one, but at least it is finally over for the Broncos and their fans.</p>
<p id="xmZYOM">On to 2018!</p>
<h2 id="W6wtee">First Quarter</h2>
<p id="atQkjX">The Chiefs received the ball first and rookie <span>Patrick Mahomes II</span> faced his first third down to open the drive. He hit a deep pass over the middle and a few plays later <span>Kareem Hunt</span> ran 35-yards for the touchdown run to cap a 57-second 85-yard touchdown drive.</p>
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<p id="LnaS67">In true 2017 Broncos fashion, they quickly went three and out with <span>Paxton Lynch</span> throwing incomplete to <span>Demaryius Thomas</span> on third down.</p>
<p id="VNEYu8">After a terrible Mahomes pick, Lynch got his offense moving down the field with some big boy throws fans just haven’t seen from him in his first two seasons as a pro. However, a great pass to the endzone to <span>Isaiah McKenzie</span> was dropped and the drive stalled just inside the red zone.</p>
<p id="5OwWPW">The Broncos defense continued frustrating and confusing Mahomes through the first quarter, even forcing a 4th and 31 at one point thanks to a timely <span>Shelby Harris</span> sack.</p>
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<p id="XjiVVa">Sadly, C.J. <span>Anderson</span> took a hit high and low and looked like he was bent over backwards late in the first quarter. He had to be helped off the field, but was able to return to game. </p>
<p id="xDT58n"><strong>Chiefs 7, Broncos 3.</strong></p>
<h2 id="jCRuNK">Second Quarter</h2>
<p id="SwLl4x">The Broncos defense came alive against Mahomes after giving up a touchdown on that first drive, roughing up on four of eleven dropbacks midway through the second quarter. The defense doing that with most of their starters on the bench.</p>
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<p id="LFaoUj">Lynch began looking like the quarterback many hoped he would be. A tall, big armed and athletic quarterback that can keep opposing defenses off-balance. Unfortunately, it all came together for him against a team playing their backups in a meaningless game.</p>
<p id="y54Qdi">De’Angelo Henderson finally got involved, taking a screen pass 29-yards for the touchdown to take the lead 10-7 over the Chiefs.</p>
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<p id="gWmkcG">Lynch at this point in the game was an impressive 11/14 for 118 yards and a touchdown in the game. Mahomes was just 5/11 for 83 yards and an interception.</p>
<p id="TJcm8t">With the entire starting secondary for the Broncos being benched at this point, Mahomes and the Chiefs got things rolling again late in the first half. They capped an impressive drive with a short 1-yard run for a touchdown to retake the lead 14-10.</p>
<p id="45RzxQ">However, with just over a minute to go, Lynch and the Broncos were not done. A quick 11-yard screen to Thomas was quickly followed with a deep pass to the sideline where <span>Jordan Taylor</span> made an acrobatic catch in field goal range.</p>
<p id="nn6lmC">Unfortunately, Lynch was going to Lynch at some point. As bad as Mahomes interception was, Lynch’s interception to end the half into quadruple coverage was one of the worst decisions of the year by any Broncos quarterbacks.</p>
<p id="0Xizn3"><strong>Chiefs 14, Broncos 10.</strong></p>
<h2 id="eTSm5D">Third Quarter</h2>
<p id="j8vnR9">Lynch and the Broncos offense came out cold to start the second half and quickly punted to the Chiefs. </p>
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<p id="LM81Ek">At this point in the game, <span>Von Miller</span> was the only defensive starter still in the game along the defensive line. <span>Brandon Marshall</span> and <span>Todd Davis</span> were still in at linebacker, but the entire secondary were full of backups.</p>
<p id="9iAEk0">Mahomes got the offense going again with the time to throw and some wide open wide receivers out there. However, after a 10-minute, 18-play 90-yard drive the defense held firm at the one yard line with a tremendous goalline stand to force a field goal attempt to put the Chiefs up 17-10.</p>
<p id="2aQmu9">On the Broncos next drive, Lynch would be hit from behind and fumbled the ball. Which, of course, was picked up by the Chief and returned for the touchdown to break the game wide open 24-10.</p>
<p id="2oMxGb">The third quarter came to an end with another failed Broncos offensive drive resulting in a punt.</p>
<p id="zRjkmt"><strong>Chiefs 24, Broncos 10.</strong></p>
<h2 id="UcIWte">Fourth Quarter</h2>
<p id="S16eCj">Early in the fourth quarter, <span>Anderson</span> hit the 1,000 yard mark for the first time in his career. That kickstarted a Broncos drive midway through the fourth quarter with Lynch and the Broncos within field goal range.</p>
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<p id="WxyQFD">From there, things went south in a hurry and on third and 20, Lynch scrambled for five yards. Opting out of the field goal, Vance Joseph went for it and Lynch derped a throw late into the end zone that was easily intercepted and returned out near midfield.</p>
<p id="w1JaMO"><span>Zaire Anderson</span> took things into his own hands at that point with a scoop and score on a fumble return for a touchdown to give the Broncos a fighting chance down 24-17 to the Chiefs.</p>
<p id="iB7zcg">With under five minutes in the game, Lynch attacked <span>Darrelle Revis</span> for a 22-yard pass into Chiefs territory and another wheel route to Booker for another 25 yard gain down to the Chiefs 12-yard line. </p>
<p id="quoH8p">Three plays later on fourth down and four, Lynch hit Thomas for the touchdown to tie the game up at 24. </p>
<p id="iU4EHB">Mahomes came back in the game and made a crazy good throw to keep the drive alive. He threw across his body with the kind of arm strength we haven’t seen since Elway was a young player in the NFL.</p>
<p id="uz9y0O">The drive would end in a field goal and the win.</p>
<p id="mHbedf"><strong>Chiefs 27, Broncos 24.</strong></p>
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<p>Happy New Year! Let’s join our hands together and say goodbye to the Denver Broncos 2017 season. May we never see ye again!</p> <p id="cmMEBg">The <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> are looking to put 2017 into the history books. They are rolling with <span>Paxton Lynch</span> as the starter against the backups of the playoff-bound <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. </p>
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<p id="q99nph">The Chiefs will start their own first-round pick, <span>Patrick Mahomes II</span>, against the Broncos No Fly Zone. As they peek to the future, the Broncos are likely peeking to the past by starting Lynch. </p>
<p id="risBXT">Changes are in the winds at Dove Valley and it could start as early as later today. John Elway is unhappy with coaching and Broncos Country is unhappy with his recent NFL Drafts. The most important offseason in a half decade is about to begin, so buckle up!</p>
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<p>Game time! The Denver Broncos take the field one last time in 2017 to face the Kansas City Chiefs. Here’s how to watch.</p> <p id="kLRrNc">The 2017 Season will come to an official end for the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> on Sunday as they face the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> at home in the final week of the season. The arduous and challenging season will likely set off with some big changes in the offseason, but first, they have one more game to play.</p>
<h3 id="fPFCln">Game time</h3>
<p id="paragraph5">Kickoff is set for Sunday, December 23, 2017 at 2:25 p.m. Mile High time at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.</p>
<h3 id="L9jQc3">TV schedule and TV channels</h3>
<p id="AqLTMM">The crew for CBS that will cover this game will be Beth Mowins (play-by-play) and Jay Feely (color analyst).</p>
<p id="sUyyCC"><a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/2017/12/28/16825612/chiefs-broncos-broadcast-map-week-17">If you see ORANGE in the map below</a>, your region will get the game on your local CBS affiliate. Unfortunately, both Alaska and Hawaii will not have this game in their areas.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you see ORANGE in your region, you will get the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> game this weekend. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DENvsKC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DENvsKC</a> <a href="https://t.co/lKlHdn2zNd">https://t.co/lKlHdn2zNd</a></p>— Tim Lynch (@TimLynch1978) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimLynch1978/status/946395556221419520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2017</a>
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<h3 id="wvUGHT">Online stream</h3>
<p id="SSomI2"><a href="https://www.nfl.com/gamepass?SPSID=363236">NFL Game Pass</a> offers live audio and re-airs after the game.</p>
<p id="prkR9d"><a href="https://nflst.directv.com/">DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket</a> has expanded its online streaming service. Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the <a href="http://www.nfl.com/mobile">NFL Mobile app</a> (subscription required, and usual TV blackout rules apply even online).</p>
<p id="paragraph8">For more information about <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/8/14/9129697/stream-broncos-games-free-how-to-watch-your-favorite-nfl-team-online">streaming Broncos games</a>, check out our comprehensive <a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/8/14/9129697/stream-broncos-games-free-how-to-watch-your-favorite-nfl-team-online">online streaming guide</a>.</p>
<h3 id="ZXb4NG">Radio</h3>
<p id="vngwrl">Colorado can listen on KOA (850 AM/94.1 FM) or The Fox (103.5 FM) with Dave Logan (play-by-play), Rick Lewis (color analyst) and Tyler Polumbus (sideline reporting). </p>
<p id="XE9obB">Spanish radio KNVR (1150 AM) will also broadcast the game with Javier Olivias (play-by-play), Carlos Valdez (color analyst) and Hector Salazar (sideline reporting). </p>
<h3 id="a85JuN">Odds</h3>
<p id="paragraph9">With the Chiefs resting their starters and rolling with rookie <span>Patrick Mahomes II</span>, Vegas <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/2017/12/27/16821822/broncos-chiefs-odds-week-17">opened the Broncos 3.5-point favorites</a> at home. With Mahomes being confirmed, the line has <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/odds">risen to 4.5-points</a>, which I think is absurd. <span>Paxton Lynch</span> is not a guy any sane person should put money on in this game.</p>
<h3 id="iyHnWp">Quotable</h3>
<p id="52waeQ"><span>Von Miller</span> has no quit in him. He is looking to go out there in Week 17 and put forth maximum effort and end the season on a high note. </p>
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<p id="QBJXHp">“I still have opportunity,” Miller said on Friday. “I have 10 sacks right now. Our defense has been playing lights out all year long. We still have an opportunity to build on that and still finish high defensively despite all of the other adversities and challenges that we’ve been through this year. That’s what keeps me going. When I pull up to the gate and my key card still works, I come in the locker room and guys still respect me, coaches still love me and I still love to play football, that’s where we’re going to keep it.”</p>
<h3 id="5ts8cz">Predictions</h3>
<p id="EmRCHR">Prediction? Paxton Lynch will verify what we all already know. He is not long for the NFL. Vance Joseph will continue to make a strong case for his dismissal as head coach. John Elway, afraid of damaging his legacy, will likely avoid rocking the boat so soon after ... well ... rocking the boat. Mahomes goes out there and does just enough to win a pathetically low scoring affair.</p>
<p id="E5ZpkX"><strong>Prediction:</strong> 5-11. With Salt.</p>
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<p>The season finale for Denver can’t come soon enough, but here’s the series history before kickoff.</p> <h2 id="vxOU9E">Good morning, Broncos Country!</h2>
<p id="6jOvPb">It’s finally arrived. </p>
<p id="xhg5hJ">The end of the 2017 <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> season is here. What better way to ring in the new year? After today we can put this dreadful campaign to bed and get excited about what John Elway and his minions will do fix this two-year mess.</p>
<p id="qCU8yD">Before that happens, we have to endure a glorified preseason game against the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> (9-6), who will rest their starters in preparation for the inevitable loss in the wild-card round of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoffs">NFL playoffs</a>. For the Broncos (5-10), most hope they do what they’ve done all season long — have a great week of practice and then not show up for the game. It’s all to ensure the higher pick in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. </p>
<p id="OtKJct">Here’s a look at the regular-season history between these two rivals. The notes are courtesy of Denver’s weekly release. </p>
<ul><li id="19td5N">Sunday’s game in Denver marks the 115th regular-season game between the Broncos and Chiefs. Denver is 54-60-0 in those games -- 35-22 at home; 19-38 on the road. The first game was Oct. 30, 1960, at <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a> Stadium. The Dallas <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> beat the Broncos 17-14.</li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sunday’s game in Denver marks the 115th regular-season game between the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a>. Denver is 54-60-0 in those games -- 35-22 at home; 19-38 on the road. The first game was Oct. 30, 1960, at Bears Stadium. The Dallas Texans beat the Broncos 17-14. <a href="https://t.co/scpAacPkj3">pic.twitter.com/scpAacPkj3</a></p>— Ian St. Clair (@IanStClair) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanStClair/status/947165464387469312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2017</a>
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<li id="cg3vKw">The last game played between the Broncos and Chiefs was earlier this season when KC beat Denver 29-19 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Broncos are now on a four-game losing streak to the Chiefs heading into the season finale. In that time, Denver has three wins in the playoffs while KC has one.</li>
<li id="s9Y9k4">The last Broncos home win over the Chiefs was Sept. 14, 2014, 24-17. This was the day Denver inducted Gene Mingo, Dan Reeves and Rick Upchurch in the Ring of Fame (my wife and I were there. It was awesome to witness). The last home loss was last season when the Broncos lost 30-27 in OT.</li>
<li id="0e5QZQ">The last Broncos road win over the Chiefs was Sept. 17, 2015, 31-24. The forced fumble returned for a touchdown by <span>Bradley Roby</span> was the first indication of what a special season that would be for Denver. The last Broncos road loss came earlier this season. </li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The last <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a> road win over the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> was Sept. 17, 2015, 31-24. The forced fumble returned for a touchdown by <a href="https://twitter.com/BradRoby_1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BradRoby_1</a> was the first indication of what a special season that would be for Denver. The last Broncos road loss was earlier this season. <a href="https://t.co/acwORjtJU3">pic.twitter.com/acwORjtJU3</a></p>— Ian St. Clair (@IanStClair) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanStClair/status/947165470985039872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2017</a>
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<li id="RMvEOQ">The Broncos longest winning streak is eight games that took place Oct. 24, 1976-Oct. 28, 1979. The longest winning streak for the Chiefs is 11 games that took place Nov. 1, 1964-Nov. 27, 1969. </li>
<li id="rK1JNn">The Broncos have shutout the Chiefs once in this series, 21-0 on Sept. 23, 1984, at Mile High Stadium. The Chiefs also have shutout Denver once in this series, 16-0 on Dec. 6, 1970, at Arrowhead Stadium. </li>
<li id="0QstEJ">The most points the Broncos have scored in this series is 49 in a 49-29 win on Nov. 14, 2010, at Mile High. The most points for the Chiefs is 59 in a 59-7 win on Sept. 7, 1963, in KC. The largest Broncos win over the Chiefs is 35 points in a 38-3 victory on Dec. 30, 2012, at Mile High. The largest Chiefs win over Denver is 52, that 59-7 win in 1963 in Kansas City. The most combined points for the Broncos and Chiefs is 88, a 49-39 KC win on Nov. 1, 1964, in Kansas City. The fewest combined points is 10, a 7-3 Chiefs win on Jan. 1, 2012 at Mile High.</li>
<li id="Ujn9gi">An interesting note about this series: The Chiefs franchise started 25-2 vs. the Broncos (1960-73). Since then, Denver has gone 52-34, yet it still trails in the all-time series. That's remarkable, all thanks to the first 13 years. </li>
<li id="plh2ex">The Broncos and Chiefs have only met once in the playoffs, in the AFC divisional round on Jan. 4, 1998, in Kansas City. Denver won that game 14-10 to advance to the AFC title game in Pittsburgh.</li>
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<li id="XIWvjV">The Broncos enter Sunday’s game with a 2-3 record in the AFC West. With a win, Denver ensures at least a .500 record in divisional play for the 37th time in 48 seasons overall (and 20th time in the last 22 years).</li>
<li id="I822mN">Broncos owner Pat Bowlen can pass former <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> owner Al Davis for the fifth most regular-season wins and all-time victories by an NFL owner. Mr. B currently sits at 327 regular-season wins & 348 overall victories. He needs to be in Pro Football Hall of Fame.</li>
<li id="XYqfKY">Broncos linebacker <span>Von Miller</span> needs 2.5 sacks to move into the NFL's top 50 in career sacks (he currently sits at 83.5).</li>
<li id="LUTSfV">Roby, with one pass defended, will become the first Broncos player since <span>Chris Harris Jr.</span> in 2014 with 17 passes defended in a season.</li>
<li id="6OD5vm">Broncos running back <span>C.J. Anderson</span> needs 54 yards rushing to become the first Denver running back to net 1,000 yards in a season since <span>Knowshon Moreno</span> (1,038) in 2013. </li>
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<h3 id="uRYzVl">Broncos Tracks </h3>
<p id="XyeCr0"><a href="http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-mase3keys/Three-Keys-to-Broncos-Chiefs/4e037b36-e47f-4609-a439-8f060947a70d">Three Keys to Broncos-Chiefs</a><br>Paxton Lynch will make his fourth regular-season start, but his play will not be the only factor that determines whether the Broncos can close a frustrating season on a high note.</p>
<p id="JBtE7Q"><a href="http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-masonsmailbag/Masons-Mailbag-Making-the-ground-game-work-over-the-long-term/af1a65f5-fbd5-4319-98a3-8231fc1bd62b">Mason's Mailbag: Making the ground game work over the long term</a><br>Since 2000, only one team has run the ball better than Denver, even though the Broncos have been through plenty of different running backs.</p>
<p id="moyTAn"><a href="http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Ryan-Clady-provides-perspective-on-Garett-Bolles-rookie-season/3c103a9b-2a2b-435b-8a76-2e7971fd7523">Ryan Clady provides perspective on Garett Bolles' rookie season</a><br>The former two-time All-Pro left tackle says Garett Bolles has the foundation to be a good player.</p>
<p id="pE59f4"><a href="http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Where-Are-They-Now-Tom-Jackson/0cf99355-d8f5-40d7-8602-c70336e8fcf7">Where Are They Now: Tom Jackson</a><br>Jim Saccomano catches up with the recently retired Tom Jackson.</p>
<p id="HlNQ2l"><a href="http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-to-celebrate-fan-appreciation-during-Sundays-game-vs-Chiefs/6a96f4d9-84b6-4266-b06b-5ced782ddb91">Broncos to celebrate fan appreciation during Sunday's game vs. Chiefs</a><br>The Broncos will show appreciation for their fans throughout the day on Sunday for the final home game of the season.</p>
<p id="pwq80L"><a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/30169/c-j-anderson-demaryius-thomas-have-one-last-game-to-chase-1000-yard-marks">Broncos' C.J. Anderson, Demaryius Thomas have last shot at 1,000 yards</a><br>The Broncos won't be chasing a championship this season, but a couple of their offensive players are within reach of personal benchmarks.</p>
<p id="Mt1r7n"><a href="http://www.9news.com/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/the-9-best-and-worst-moments-of-2017-broncos/503419472">From Sergio Dipp to Mike McCoy, the 9 best and worst moments of 2017 Broncos | 9news.com</a><br>We&nbsp;combined the two to form the 9 best and worst moments of the Broncos&rsquo; season heading into their New Year&rsquo;s Eve game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs&nbsp;</p>
<p id="mRP9lQ"><a href="https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/matt-paradis-calls-it-pretty-cool-to-have-played-every-snap-last-three-seasons">Matt Paradis calls it 'pretty cool' to have played every snap last three seasons - Denver7 TheDenverChannel.com</a><br>Broncos center Matt Paradis&nbsp;considers himself &#39;lucky&#39; to have played every snap last three seasons.</p>
<p id="8oG0C8"><a href="https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/denver7-things-broncos-need-to-fix-this-offseason">Troy Renck: 7 things Broncos need to fix this offseason - Denver7 TheDenverChannel.com</a><br>The Broncos are looking to rebound. Multiple steps are needed to return the team to the playoffs.</p>
<p id="oOfBiC"><a href="http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x171228/nfl-best-worst-moments-2017-every-team#AFC%20W">NFL - The best and worst moments of 2017 for every team</a><br>Choosing the best moment for the Broncos must have been a chore. Can we choose today?</p>
<p id="DfMqIj"><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article192119199.html">Here is how Denver is preparing for Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes | The Kansas City Star</a><br>Chiefs rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes will make his first NFL start on Sunday in Denver, and the Broncos admit they know very little about him.</p>
<h3 id="gXfv1o">Chiefs Tracks </h3>
<p id="Y8yT9c"><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article192206864.html">Chiefs' non-starters could see more action Sunday | The Kansas City Star</a><br>It’s likely the Kansas City Chiefs will play several players who aren’t starters in the season finale against the Denver Broncos. In a similar situation five years ago, safety Ron Parker and defensive end Allen Bailey took full advantage of this opportunity.</p>
<p id="fT7yDx"><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article192126014.html">Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes could've played pro baseball | The Kansas City Star</a><br>Mahomes is the quarterback of the future for the Chiefs, but there was a time he may have been the starting pitcher of the future for a major league baseball team. When he was in high school, one national website said he may have been the best all-around athlete in the country.</p>
<p id="fMXSch"><a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/23744/before-they-had-patrick-mahomes-ii-chiefs-showed-an-interest-in-paxton-lynch">Before getting Patrick Mahomes II, Chiefs had interest in Paxton Lynch</a><br>On Sunday, the Chiefs will face the quarterback they might have drafted if the Broncos hadn't moved up to snag him.</p>
<p id="RqpD6g"><a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/12/30/16832116/the-good-alex-smith-is-back">The good Alex Smith is back - Arrowhead Pride</a><br>I wasn’t sure how well Alex had played against the Dolphins. For one reason or another, I recalled a couple of dangerous throws and a few inaccurate ones more than a lot of other plays made.</p>
<p id="vUyLzS"><a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/12/28/16824746/what-were-watching-for-in-patrick-mahomes-first-start">Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes first start: What to watch for - Arrowhead Pride</a><br>It’s a good time to be a Chiefs fan. Kansas City has wrapped up the AFC West for the second year in a row (unbelievably, this is the first time that’s ever happened).</p>
<h3 id="2DYpLU">NFL Tracks </h3>
<p id="enIGqn"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/29/16819144/jimmy-garoppolo-patriots-49ers-new-england-fans">Jimmy Garoppolo is succeeding with the 49ers and Patriots fans miss him - SBNation.com</a><br>But most are happy for his success with the 49ers.</p>
<p id="aSWJ3a"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/28/16822218/49ers-jimmy-garoppolo-win-why-is-he-so-good">Jimmy Garoppolo can’t stop winning. What makes the 49ers QB so damn good? - SBNation.com</a><br>The 49ers found their franchise QB, and what a difference he’s made! Retired NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz breaks down the secret to Jimmy G’s success.</p>
<p id="15xCe4"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/29/16831212/giants-new-general-manger-dave-gettleman-fix-offensive-line-eli-manning">Giants new GM Dave Gettleman promises return of 'big-boy football’ - SBNation.com</a><br>Gettleman is back with the Giants, and his first order of business is to fix the offensive line.</p>
<p id="bnibia"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/29/16790266/tampa-bay-buccaneers-keeping-head-coach-dirk-koetter">Buccaneers won’t fire head coach Dirk Koetter, despite 4-11 record - SBNation.com</a><br>Jameis Winston's regression and an average defense led to Tampa Bay firing Dirk Koetter.</p>
<p id="ySm3qd"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1641777&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2F2017%2F12%2F30%2Fnfl-week-17-matchups-cam-newton-panthers-falcons%2F992088001%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.milehighreport.com%2F2017%2F12%2F31%2F16834166%2Fbroncos-chiefs-through-the-years" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NFL Week 17 matchups: Can Cam Newton knock Falcons out?</a><br>An NFC South tilt stands as Week 17's game with the highest stakes.</p>
<p id="lkNCHC"><a href="http://kwese.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/264252/biggest-week-17-nfl-questions-stats-and-predictions">Biggest Week 17 NFL questions, stats and predictions - NFL Nation- ESPN</a><br>Who will lock up the remaining postseason berths? Will Eli Manning be playing in his last game with the Giants? Yes, Week 17 should be interesting.</p>
<p id="WZSW2X"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/12/29/week-17-dez-bryant-dallas-cowboys-todd-gurley-mvp-harrison-smith-jason-kelce-pro-bowl-snub">Dez Bryant Cowboys Future, Gurley MVP Case | SI.com</a><br>Plus, Kamara vs. Kupp for Offensive Rookie of the Year, the Falcons’ flaws, why Seattle’s offense is struggling, and Cam Newton carrying a bigger load in Carolina</p>
<p id="Jy4Buh"><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nfl-not-dying-may-plateauing-161457955.html">NFL faces major challenges heading into 2018</a><br>The NFL had a very bad year. Pro football isn't dying, but there are many signs that it may have hit peak popularity, and is leveling off or even on its way down.</p>
<p id="9NakIB"><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/12/28/nfl-black-monday-top-head-coaching-candidates-2018">NFL's Most Popular Head Coach Candidates, 2018 Edition | SI.com</a><br>It's easy for NFL teams to compile a list of worthy head coaching candidates. But what do their fans think?</p>
<p id="aSq0JG"><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000900026/article/whats-the-best-head-coaching-job-nfl-execs-weigh-in">What's the best head coaching job? NFL execs weigh in - NFL.com</a><br>Tom Pelissero asks a handful of potential head coaches, coaching agents, NFL executives and others, what's the best head coaching job that could come open this year? Plus, five big Week 16 questions.</p>
<p id="cys7oJ"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/football-2017-nfl-memories-good-bad-52062274">On Football: Some 2017 NFL memories, good and bad - ABC News</a><br>There were some good and bad from the 2017 season.</p>
<p id="JHLzkC"><a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/93675/john-harbaugh-delivered-nfls-best-overlooked-coaching-performance">John Harbaugh delivers NFL's most overlooked coaching performance - AFC North- ESPN</a><br>When the Ravens stumbled to a 4-5 start, Harbaugh kept his players focused and became the guiding force as the team won five of its next six games.</p>
<p id="7ibHu3"><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000899888/article/andrew-luck-believes-hell-be-ready-for-2018-season">Andrew Luck believes he'll be ready for 2018 season - NFL.com</a><br>Colts QB Andrew Luck addressed the media for the first time since he was placed on injured reserve in November. After rehabbing in the Netherlands, Luck believes he will be ready for next year.</p>
<p id="EJ9mG4"><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/photos/nfl-legends-who-just-didnt-look-right-in-another-teams-jersey/">NFL legends who just didn't look right in another team's jersey - CBSSports.com</a><br>In honor of James Harrison going to the Pats, we look back at big names who floundered in new places.</p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2017/12/31/16834166/broncos-chiefs-through-the-yearsIan St. Clair