Mile High Report - Broncos 37, Raiders 21: Complete CoverageBy Fans, For Fans....Your Source For Denver Broncos News and Commenthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50905/mhr-fav.png2013-09-25T13:00:19-06:00http://www.milehighreport.com/rss/stream/45114272013-09-25T13:00:19-06:002013-09-25T13:00:19-06:00MHR Radio Podcast 2.9 | More for the Record Books
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<li><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/8/10/4609666/mhr-radio-podcast-episode-2-3-featuring-denver-broncos-cornerbacks">Champ Bailey, Kayvon Webster</a></li>
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<p>Kyle went all out and drew connections between the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> and your favorite characters from <i>Breaking Bad </i>and we sprinkled them throughout the entire episode. Kyle will share a full list later this week, but catch the best of them here on the podcast:</p>
<p>Topics covered today in the <i>MHR Radio Podcast</i> are:</p>
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<li>Injury updates on <span>Duke Ihenacho</span> and <span>Tony Carter</span>.</li>
<li> <span>Champ Bailey's</span> return.</li>
<li>CJ Anderson's place on the team.</li>
<li>Broncos vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a> recap.<br>
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<li> <span>Peyton Manning</span> and the Denver offensive records.<br>
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<li>Is the Broncos run defense a myth?</li>
<li> <span>Robert Ayers</span> sack total and projection.</li>
<li> <span>Eric Decker's</span> contract year. <br>
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<li> <span>Tom Nalen</span> being inducted to the Ring of Fame (and Nalen Week here at MHR). </li>
<li>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> preview. <br>
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<li>And of course, we discuss the second to last episode of one of the greatest shows, <i>Breaking Bad</i>.</li>
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<p><i>We love your feedback! Let us know what you think in the comments, and stay tuned next week</i></p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/25/4770398/mhr-radio-podcast-2-9-more-for-the-record-booksianhenson2013-09-25T09:32:33-06:002013-09-25T09:32:33-06:00Peyton Manning is AFC Offensive Player of the Week
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<p>Following a near flawless performance in which four out of his five incompletions were drops, Manning has been named the AFC Player of the Week for the 2nd time this season. </p> <p>Manning completed 32-of-37 passes (86.5%) for 374 yards with three touchdowns (135.8 rtg.) in Denver's 37-21 win against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_team/show?league=nfl&slug=oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> on <i>Monday Night Football</i>. His performance marked just the sixth time in NFL history a player threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns while completing at least 85 percent of his passes.</p>
<p>His three touchdowns against Oakland gave him 12 for the season (against zero interceptions) to represent the most by a player through three games in league annals.</p>
<p>Manning's accomplishment marks the 25th such award of his career, adding to his NFL record. It's the fourth time he has earned the honor with Denver (Weeks 6, 17 in 2012 and Week 1 in 2013) and the 50th time a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_team/show?league=nfl&slug=denver-broncos">Broncos</a> player has taken home the award.</p>
<p align="center"><b>MOST CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS, NFL HISTORY</b></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="25">
<p><b> </b></p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="164">
<p><b>Player</b></p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p align="right"><b>No.</b></p>
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<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="25">
<p><b>1.</b></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="164">
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_player/show/2807?league=nfl&slug=peyton-manning">Peyton Manning</a>*</b></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p align="right"><b>25</b></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="25">
<p>2.</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="164">
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_player/show/1653?league=nfl&slug=tom-brady">Tom Brady</a>*</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p align="right">23</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="25">
<p>3.</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="164">
<p>Dan Marino</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p align="right">18</p>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="25">
<p>4.</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="164">
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_player/show/1998?league=nfl&slug=drew-brees">Drew Brees</a>*</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p align="right">16</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="25"><br></td>
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_player/show/1941?league=nfl&slug=brett-favre">Brett Favre</a></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p align="right">16</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="25">
<p>6.</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="164">
<p>John Elway</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p align="right">15</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="25"><br></td>
<td valign="bottom" width="164">
<p><i>*Active </i></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64"><br></td>
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<p align="center"><b> </b></p>
<p align="center"><b>PEYTON MANNING'S CAREER AFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS</b></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p><b>Year</b></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p><b>Week</b></p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p><b>Opp. (Date)</b></p>
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<p><b>Passing Statistics</b></p>
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<p>1998</p>
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<p>11</p>
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<p>vs. NYJ (11/15)</p>
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<p>26-44, 59.1%, 276 yds., 3 TDs, 2 INT, 81.2 rtg.</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>1999</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>3</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>at S.D. (9/26)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>29-54, 53.7%, 404 yds., 2 TDs, 1 INT, 82.6 rtg.</p>
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</tr>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2000</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>4</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Jac. (9/25)</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>23-36, 63.9%, 440 yds., 4 TDs, 0 INT, 143.3 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2000</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Min. (12/24)</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>25-36, 69.4%, 283 yds., 4 TDs, 1 INT, 118.2 rtg.</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2001</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>2</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Buf. (9/23)</p>
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<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>23-29, 79.3%, 421 yds., 4 TDs, 2 INT, 129.6 rtg.</p>
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</tr>
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<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2003</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>4</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>at N.O. (9/28)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>20-25, 80.0%, 314 yds., 6 TDs, 0 INT, 158.3 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2003</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Atl. (12/14)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>25-30, 83.3%, 290 yds., 5 TDs, 0 INT, 146.5 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2004</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>3</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. G.B. (9/26)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>28-40, 70.0%, 393 yds., 5 TDs, 0 INT, 140.9 rtg.</p>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2004</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>10</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Hou. (11/14)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>18-27, 66.7%, 320 yds., 5 TDs, 2 INT, 115.7 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2004</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>12</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>at Det. (11/25)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>23-28, 82.1%, 236 yds., 6 TDs, 0 INT, 141.4 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2004</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>16</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. S.D. (12/26)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>27-44, 61.4%, 383 yds., 2 TDs, 1 INT, 95.2 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2005</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>9</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>at N.E. (11/7)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>28-37, 75.7%, 321 yds., 3 TDs, 1 INT, 117.1 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2006</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Hou. (9/17)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>26-38, 68.4%, 400 yds., 3 TDs, 0 INT, 129.3 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2006</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>7</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Was. (10/22)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>25-35, 71.4%, 342 yds., 4 TDs, 0 INT, 140.4 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2006</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Mia. (12/31)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>22-37, 59.5%, 282 yds., 2 TDs, 0 INT, 101.4 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2007</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>13</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Jac. (12/2)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>20-29, 69.0%, 288 yds., 4 TDs, 1 INT, 126.1 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2008</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Bal. (10/12)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>19-28, 67.9%, 271 yds., 3 TDs, 0 INT, 134.7 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2008</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>11</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Hou. (11/16)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>30-46, 65.2%, 320 yds., 2 TDs, 0 INT, 99.9 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2008</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>16</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>at Jac. (12/18)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>29-34, 85.3%, 364 yds., 3 TDs, 0 INT, 140.7 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2009</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>10</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. N.E. (11/15)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>28-44, 63.6%, 327 yds., 4 TDs, 2 INT, 97.4 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2010</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>14</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>at Ten. (12/9)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>25-35, 71.4%, 319 yds., 2 TDs, 0 INT, 118.6 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2012</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>at S.D. (10/15)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>24-30, 80.0%, 309 yds., 3 TDs, 1 INT, 129.0 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2012</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. K.C. (12/30)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>23-29, 79.3%, 304 yds., 3 TDs, 0 INT, 144.8 rtg.</p>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2013</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Bal. (9/5)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>27-42, 64.3%, 462 yds., 7 TDs, 0 INT, 141.1 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" width="64">
<p>2013</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="63">
<p>3</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="120">
<p>vs. Oak. (9/23)</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" width="287">
<p>32-37, 86.5%, 374 yds., 3 TDs, 0 INT, 135.8 rtg.</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<p>Manning is on a blistering pace after a hot start to the season. The scary thing? The Broncos offense can do better. I would expect Peyton to go on and win the AFC player of the month award as well. As long as we have the weapons we have, there are no signs of slowing down.</p>
<p>Congratulations Peyton!!! GO BRONCOS!!!</p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/25/4769804/peyton-manning-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-weekBronco Mike2013-09-24T15:00:07-06:002013-09-24T15:00:07-06:00Pryor Can't Remember Game After Concussion
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<p>Most Raiders fans probably want to forget last night's loss. Terrelle Pryor already has.</p> <p>During the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_team/show?league=nfl&slug=oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> (1-2)<a target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/23/4764750/raiders-broncos-final-score-denver-dominates-rival-raiders-37-21"> 37-21 loss</a> to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_team/show?league=nfl&slug=denver-broncos">Denver Broncos</a> (3-0) on <i>Monday Football Football</i> last night, quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_player/show/141462?league=nfl&slug=terrelle-pryor">Terrelle Pryor</a> when he was hit by Denver Broncos linebacker <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_player/show/34982?league=nfl&slug=wesley-woodyard">Wesley Woodyard</a> late in the game and suffered a concussion.</p>
<p>According to <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9715366/terrelle-pryor-oakland-raiders-concussed-loss-denver-broncos">ESPN</a>, the injury puts Pryor's status in doubt for Oakland's Week 4 contest against Washington.</p>
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<p>Sorry about the loss RaiderNation. I don't remember much ! Good hit by whoever it was. I heard our team fought well .. We will be back!</p>
— Terrelle Pryor (@TerrellePryor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerrellePryor/statuses/382528727906660352">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Though he may not play next week as a precaution, Pryor's injury does not appear to be immediately serious and he went as far as to tweet that he feels great.</p>
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<p>I feel great by the way! Thanks for the concern ! Go Raiders!</p>
— Terrelle Pryor (@TerrellePryor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerrellePryor/statuses/382529163556438016">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>When asked about the hit, Raiders head coach Dennis Allen, who coached Woodyard as Denver's defensive coordinator from 2008-2010, responded:</p>
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<p>"(It was) within the rules, it's inside the tackle box," <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9715366/terrelle-pryor-oakland-raiders-concussed-loss-denver-broncos">Allen said</a>. "But it was a pretty good hit."</p>
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<p>If Pryor continues to improve as a passer, future contests against him may become something Broncos fans will want to forget. Though he is currently quarterbacking a struggling team, the 6'4, 233-pound second-year quarterback is athletic as they come and has shown potential in his four NFL starts.</p>
<p>On Monday, Pryor went 19-of-28 for 281 yards and a score while adding 36 yards on the ground. Two weeks ago, Pryor threw for 217 yards and rushed for 112 more in a 21-17 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/admin/sbn_pte_team/show?league=nfl&slug=indianapolis-colts">Indianapolis Colts</a>.</p>
<p>Pryor is gifted, and if he can stay healthy, he will evolve into a dangerous threat and a menace to play against for many years to come.</p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/24/4767342/raiders-terrelle-pryor-cant-remember-37-21-loss-to-broncos-afterJon Heath2013-09-24T11:00:13-06:002013-09-24T11:00:13-06:00Broncos v. Raiders: Snap Counts
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<p>Want to know how many snaps someone played? Look no further!</p> <h3>Offense</h3>
<h5>QB, WR, TE</h5>
<p></p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Player</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>Total</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>Run</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>Pass</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>Run Block</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>Pass Block</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Manning</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>79</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>40</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>37</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Decker</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>57</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>32</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>25</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>D. Thomas</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>75</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>39</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>36</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Welker</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>53</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>30</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>23</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Caldwell</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>18</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>12</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>J. Thomas</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>77</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>33</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>39</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>5</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Green</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>25</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>8</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>14</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>3</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Tamme</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>10</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>4</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I looks like Caldwell took some snaps away from <span>Eric Decker</span> this game. When I go back and watch it will be interesting to see if this occurred in 12 personnel looks with only two wide receivers. On the surface it appears so as Caldwell registered 12 pass block snaps. It was the most snaps Caldwell has received in a game thus far</p>
<p>With the TE's, Julius Thomas continues to play the entire game no matter the personnel grouping. It was good to see more use of <span>Virgil Green</span>. With 3 TE sets we can clearly see that <span>Jacob Tamme</span> has fallen to #3 on the depth chart.</p>
<h5>RB</h5>
<p></p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Player</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>Total</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>Run</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>Pass</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>Run Block</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>Pass Block</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Moreno</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>37</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>13</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>16</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>6</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Hillman</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>25</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>9</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>11</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>4</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>1</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Ball</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>11</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>4</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>More equitable distribution when compared with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">Giants</a> game. All three backs graded out positively in pass protection. Moreno graded out negatively overall while both Hillman and Ball graded out positively.</p>
<p>*<span>Mitch Unrein</span> had one offensive snap run blocking on the goalline</p>
<h5>OL</h5>
<p></p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Player</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>Total</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>Run</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>Pass</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>Run Block</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>Pass Block</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Clark</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>79</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>39</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>40</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Beadles</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>79</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>39</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>40</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Ramirez</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>79</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>39</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>40</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Vasquez</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>79</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>39</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>40</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Franklin</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>79</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>39</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="78">
<p>40</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Clark allowed 1 sack and 1 hurry. Franklin allowed 1 hit and 1 hurry. Franklin and Ramirez allowed one hurry each. Ramirez, Vasquez, and Clark all graded out positively with Ramirez and Vasquez earning the highest marks along the line.</p>
<p>Overall, through 3 games <span>Peyton Manning</span> has been sacked 4 times. We'll see how <span>Chris Clark</span> holds up but I was relieved after his first performance.</p>
<h3>Defense</h3>
<h5>DT/DE</h5>
<p></p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Player</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>Total</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>Run</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>Rush</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>Coverage</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Wolfe</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>45</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>14</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>30</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>1</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Knighton</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>26</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>12</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>14</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Vickerson</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>32</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>13</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>2</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Ayers</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>30</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>5</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>24</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>1</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Jackson</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>23</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>7</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>16</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Williams</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>9</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>3</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Unrein</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>8</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>9</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>0</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a> played 55 defensive snaps. It will be interesting to see, but I would venture to say the Broncos ran their 3-4/5-2 defense more extensively against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a> rushing attack given that <span>Robert Ayers</span> snap counts are a bit lower this game.</p>
<p>In the run stopping department, Knighton scored the highest grade. In the pass rushing department, Ayers was the only Bronco in the green. He led all pass rushers with 5 pressures. <span>Derek Wolfe</span> and Malik Jackson come in 2nd place with 2 each.</p>
<h5>LB</h5>
<p></p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Player</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>Total</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>Run</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>Rush</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>Coverage</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Woodyard</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>55</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>36</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Trevathan</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>44</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>15</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>23</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Phillips</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>42</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>25</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>3</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Irving</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>26</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>13</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>7</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Johnson</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>1</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>1</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>My guess about the 3-4/5-2 front is comfirmed here as Irving played the most snaps he has all season in this game. Irving, Woodyard, and Trevathan all graded out positive in run support and Irving registered the most stops with 3. The bigs up front are taking up blockers and space to let the little guys eat.</p>
<h5>DB</h5>
<p></p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Player</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>Total</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>Run</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>Rush</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>Coverage</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>DRC</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>48</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>13</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>35</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Carter</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>6</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Harris Jr.</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>53</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>13</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>36</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Webster</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>27</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>4</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>23</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Moore</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>54</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>17</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>37</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Ihenacho</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>10</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>18</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Adams</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>34</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>5</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="84">
<p>29</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="106">
<p>Bruton</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="51">
<p>5</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="42">
<p>2</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="54">
<p>0</p>
</td>
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<p>With the injuries to <span>Duke Ihenacho</span> and <span>Tony Carter</span>, Mike Adams, and <span>Kayvon Webster</span> saw more extensive action. No one had a stellar day in coverage. Part of the reason was the more extensive use of zone coverage against a young and athletic quarterback. In my keys to the game, I pointed out that one way to keep a QB like Pryor from running wild was to have the secondary play zone and be facing the QB. Zone is not the strength of our secondary, but with the combination of our opponents and our injuries, Del Rio took a bend but don't break approach with a comfortable lead.</p>
<p>* Tony Carter leads all Broncos DB's with 8 passes defensed, Duke Ihenacho is 2nd with 5</p>
<p>* The Broncos rank 31st in the league against the pass and 1st against the run. The first number is very deceptive as the Broncos have allowed a ton of garbage time passing yards with 2 and 3 score leads.</p>
<p>* I've been charting the Broncos use of defensive fronts and techniques amongst the defensive line and will be writing up an extensive post by the end of the week.</p>
<p>Go Broncos!!!</p>
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<p>Relive Denver's 37-21 victory over Oakland, through Twitter. Big thanks to <a href="http://southstandsdenver.com/">South Stands Denver</a> for the idea.</p> <h4>First Quarter</h4>
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<p>raiders DL tired already. typical</p>
— <span>Tom Nalen</span> (@TomNalen) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomNalen/statuses/382304792028004352">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>undisciplined raiders. typical</p>
— Tom Nalen (@TomNalen) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomNalen/statuses/382305335676919808">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>WR <a href="https://twitter.com/EricDecker87">@EricDecker87</a> is getting back into <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a>' fans good graces as soon as he fell out. Touchdown Denver!</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382305917565280258">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>and with that Salute <span>Eric Decker</span> becomes my favorite</p>
— Colin Daniels (@southstands303) <a href="https://twitter.com/southstands303/statuses/382305918387376128">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>10 TDs, 0 picks for <span>Peyton Manning</span> this year</p>
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/statuses/382305926394310656">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport">@MileHighReport</a> nice, legal hit too. shoulder to chest. I was waiting for a flag to bail them out, but his form was textbook</p>
— Mike DeCicco (@Mikedecicco) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mikedecicco/statuses/382308552871661568">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>kayvon with the nice hit. can't believe there wasn't a flag after last week's refereeing</p>
— Tom Nalen (@TomNalen) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomNalen/statuses/382308437641527296">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Making the most of what should be few opportunities. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Bronco_Mike251">@Bronco_Mike251</a>: Colquitt pins at the 8, nice punt</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382309620368150528">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>It was the one punt of Colquitt's night...</p>
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a> field position has been their own 14, 15 (after motion penalty before first play) and 9.</p>
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/statuses/382309892029034496">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Broncos field position has been their own 45 and 37</p>
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/statuses/382309973440487424">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Third straight 3 and out by the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> D. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OAKvsDEN&src=hash">#OAKvsDEN</a></p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382310562358513664">September 24, 2013</a>
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<h4>Second Quarter</h4>
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<p>I'm getting spoiled. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> on pace to win 40-0 and I'm thirsting for more bloodshed. This is not healthy.</p>
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsRadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterBurnsRadio/statuses/382313617271443456">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>The rookie <a href="https://twitter.com/kayvonwebster">@kayvonwebster</a> with ANOTHER big hit!</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382315556990238720">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Peyton Manning seems to be toying with Raiders D</p>
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/statuses/382316697064968192">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>"Hurry, Hurry" is what I also yell at my bartender.</p>
— Peyton's Head (@PeytonsHead) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeytonsHead/statuses/382316729759580160">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Manning moves Moreno before the snap, and Moreno picks up the blitz, allowing a 10-yd completion to Welker for a 1st down to the OAK 23.</p>
— Broncos Gameday (@BroncosGameday) <a href="https://twitter.com/BroncosGameday/statuses/382316884806234113">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p><span>Charles Woodson</span> - how ya digging Oaktown?</p>
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) <a href="https://twitter.com/VicLombardi/statuses/382317376001159169">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Manning to Welker for the QB's 11th TD pass of the season. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> lead 17-0 w/7:27 left in 1st half. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OAKvsDEN&src=hash">#OAKvsDEN</a></p>
— <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> (@DenverBroncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/DenverBroncos/statuses/382317425825304577">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>too easy. good to see welker get the TD after blocking for hillman</p>
— Tom Nalen (@TomNalen) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomNalen/statuses/382317473493573632">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Balance: Decker, Welker & D.Thomas all have at least four catches. Manning 15-of-17; his only 2 misses were drops.</p>
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaseDenver/statuses/382317903732695040">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Broncos tackle each other. they don't tackle Denarious Moore. TD Raiders.. blowout averted for now. 17-7..</p>
— Lionel Bienvenu (@lionelbienvenu) <a href="https://twitter.com/lionelbienvenu/statuses/382319198170386433">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>no pressure, again</p>
— Tom Nalen (@TomNalen) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomNalen/statuses/382319151533924353">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>That's allright. Let the babies have their bottle.</p>
— Colin Daniels (@southstands303) <a href="https://twitter.com/southstands303/statuses/382319788778725377">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Okay, okay. So, it'll be 107-7. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23broncos&src=hash">#broncos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nfl&src=hash">#nfl</a></p>
— Les Shapiro (@LesShapiro) <a href="https://twitter.com/LesShapiro/statuses/382319539066638336">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>That was all audible + execution. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Raiders&src=hash">#Raiders</a> showed blitz. Moreno picked up the blitz BIG TIME.Then Eric Decker with 45 yards after the catch.</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382320404317995009">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>And that's the record breaker! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PeytonManning&src=hash">#PeytonManning</a></p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382320798268014592">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Peyton Manning now with more touchdowns in the first three games than anybody ever</p>
— Brandon Moree (@BrandonMoree) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonMoree/statuses/382320801543770112">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Peyton's going to finish with more touchdowns than incompletions, isn't he?</p>
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBurke_SI/statuses/382323279639220224">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Almost. Three touchdown passes, five incompletions.</p>
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<p>Manning is about to go up by 20 at the half, he's broken an NFL record today, and he is PISSED at the result of that drive.</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382324255636983809">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Manning's 3rd-down pass is broken up. Prater's 41-yd FG is good, extending the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a>' lead to 27-7 w/:19 left in 2nd qtr. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OAKvsDEN&src=hash">#OAKvsDEN</a></p>
— Broncos Gameday (@BroncosGameday) <a href="https://twitter.com/BroncosGameday/statuses/382324273160798208">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> take a 27-7 lead into halftime... and they'll receive the 2nd half kickoff. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23winning&src=hash">#winning</a></p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382325379056152577">September 24, 2013</a>
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<h4>Third Quarter</h4>
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<p>Peyton Manning's halftime stats: 21-24 for 264 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 152.1 rtg.</p>
— Denver Broncos (@DenverBroncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/DenverBroncos/statuses/382325551882461184">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>First downs: DEN 16, OAK 5. Total yards: DEN 319, OAK 159. Rush yards: DEN 55, OAK 45. Pass yards: DEN 264, OAK 114.</p>
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaseDenver/statuses/382325976429895680">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> have 319 yards in the first half. And they're a second half team.</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382326012924555264">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Peyton Manning was 21-for-24 passing in the first half. Here's a look at his passing by area of field <a href="http://t.co/sn5rp5ceAV">pic.twitter.com/sn5rp5ceAV</a></p>
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/statuses/382326271788593152">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>With 8:40 left in 3rd, Broncos are up 30-7 over Raiders. DEN is an 99.3% favorite to win; avg. score of 42-13... <a href="http://t.co/THmQkczACf">http://t.co/THmQkczACf</a></p>
— Live ScoreCaster (@LiveScoreCaster) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiveScoreCaster/statuses/382331449338118144">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p><span>Darren McFadden</span> has 3 yds. on 8 carries tonight. Over the season to date, opposing RBs have just 84 yards on 47 carries (1.79 avg.) v. DEN.</p>
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaseDenver/statuses/382333742821306369">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>It takes a pile to take down <a href="https://twitter.com/EricDecker87">@EricDecker87</a>. He gets up, smiles, and runs to the huddle. The 7 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Raiders&src=hash">#Raiders</a> all scramble up slowly.</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382334689601519616">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Decker has 8 catches for 133 yds after that drive. The 133 yds tie for 2nd most in his career (136) and 8 catches are 1 shy of career mark.</p>
— Denver Broncos (@DenverBroncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/DenverBroncos/statuses/382335678496768000">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Clark gives up a big sack. A kink in the armor?</p>
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<p>He just needs to hold there. Seriously. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Skotty_Payne">@Skotty_Payne</a>: Clark had a good game otherwise. Lets not hate on the guy.</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382336262029328384">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>I can't believe that <span>Chris Clark</span> isn't as good as <span>Ryan Clady</span>.</p>
— Nate Kreckman (@NateKreckman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NateKreckman/statuses/382336728133943296">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Unlike the first lucky fluke, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Raiders&src=hash">#Raiders</a> earned this touchdown with a McFadden passing TD. 30-14 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> up with 0:17 left in Q3.</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382337540205735936">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport">@MileHighReport</a> That was drive where I missed Von big time. No pressure. Of course down nacho, carter, champ in secondary, hard to freak out</p>
— Craig Gary Phillips (@craigary) <a href="https://twitter.com/craigary/statuses/382337882616111105">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>so women aren't allowed to bring purses to NFL games but grown men are allowed to dress like this <a href="https://t.co/SrZnJjaHB2">pic.twitter.com/SrZnJjaHB2</a></p>
— Lana Berry (@Lana) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lana/statuses/382338363333701632">September 24, 2013</a>
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<h4>Fourth Quarter</h4>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> will open the 4th qtr. with a 2nd-and-7 from the DEN 23. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OAKvsDEN&src=hash">#OAKvsDEN</a></p>
— Broncos Gameday (@BroncosGameday) <a href="https://twitter.com/BroncosGameday/statuses/382338755371085824">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Ball so hard...</p>
— The Orange Page (@theorangepage) <a href="https://twitter.com/theorangepage/statuses/382339489005191168">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Unrein in at fullback. Good things typically follow.</p>
— Gray Caldwell (@GrayCaldwell) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrayCaldwell/statuses/382340087918252032">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Hillman averaging 8.1 yards per carry</p>
— Scotty Payne (@Skotty_Payne) <a href="https://twitter.com/Skotty_Payne/statuses/382340361156587521">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Eric Decker, <span>Robert Ayers</span>, <span>Knowshon Moreno</span>, <span>Demaryius Thomas</span> all key parts to this <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23broncos&src=hash">#broncos</a> machine. What do they all have in common?</p>
— Adam Kinney (@DSNAdam) <a href="https://twitter.com/DSNAdam/statuses/382342281467940864">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Last hit on Pryor is why read option QB's won't last the long haul.</p>
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) <a href="https://twitter.com/markschlereth/statuses/382344165876445184">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Wow. Wood absolutely KILLED Terrell Pryor. So much for this defense not being very physical or not having that nasty leader.</p>
— Brandon Spano (@BrandonSpano) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonSpano/statuses/382344265033986048">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>No Wolverine or Spartan ever lit Pryor up like that.</p>
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimrome/statuses/382344837363539969">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>DRC breaks up Pryor's 4th-and-goal pass. Manning and the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> offense gets the ball at their 1-yd line. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OAKvsDEN&src=hash">#OAKvsDEN</a></p>
— Broncos Gameday (@BroncosGameday) <a href="https://twitter.com/BroncosGameday/statuses/382345881371963392">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Orange crush defensive domination!!</p>
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/statuses/382345989988024320">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p><span>Montee Ball</span> with his second lost fumble in as many games. Odd to see. He didn't lose a fumble in college until 2012.</p>
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileHighReport/statuses/382347409897975810">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>BRONCOS WIN!! Denver improves to 3-0 with tonight's 37-21 win vs. Oakland!</p>
— Denver Broncos (@DenverBroncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/DenverBroncos/statuses/382349561278128128">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>The Broncos are that good.</p>
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https://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/24/4765088/broncos-37-raiders-21-tweetcapkmonty2013-09-24T06:00:11-06:002013-09-24T06:00:11-06:00Game Balls: Decker, Hillman strike back
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<p>Did Eric Decker and Ronnie Hillman get back in MHR's good graces?</p> <h4><span>Ronnie Hillman</span></h4>
<p>Well, well, well. Maybe it isn't going to be Knowshon Moreno's backfield after all this season. Hillman rushed nine times for 66 yards (a team-high) and a score on Monday, showing flashes of tough running, something we're not used to seeing from the second-year running back. Ronnie has been viewed as a scatback since he arrived in Denver, but he showed tonight that he can run between the tackles. Denver has a nice three-way running back rotation going on, but Hillman may be emerging as <i>the</i> feature guy. <b>- Jon Heath</b></p>
<h4><span>Eric Decker</span></h4>
<p>Dude had a great game again today. His bad week 1 performance is way behind him. Decker had 8 receptions for 133 yards, and 1 touchdown. He also had a long 61 yard reception where he didn't slip and fall! haha. All joking aside I liked what I saw from Decker tonight. He fought for the tough yards to get the first down a few times. So for the 2nd week in a row Decker gets my game ball! - <b>Scotty Payne</b></p>
<h4><span>Demaryius Thomas</span></h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/23/4764750/raiders-broncos-final-score-denver-dominates-rival-raiders-37-21">Recap: Manning, Decker, Hillman impress</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/23/4764484/peyton-manning-sets-nfl-mark-for-most-td-passes-through-1st-three">Manning breaks NFL record</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/23/4764990/broncos-defeat-raiders-37-21-instant-reactions/in/4511427">Instant reactions</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/23/4764878/broncos-vs-raiders-injury-update/in/4511427">Ihenacho, Carter hurt</a></li>
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<p>Is it just me or does Demaryius Thomas always seem to have a hundred yards or more? No touchdowns this game, but he came up big time and again. Plus, I just love that he is so consistent in this offense. It's hard for any wide receiver to go out every single week and not be shut down at least every once in a while. Tonight? 10 catches, 94 yards. - <b>Tim Lynch</b></p>
<h4><span>Robert Ayers</span></h4>
<p>In Week One it was <span>Shaun Phillips</span> with two sacks, in Week Two it was <span>Danny Trevathan</span> with a sack and in Week Three it is Robert Ayers with two sacks-- he could have have four. <span>Terrelle Pryor</span> is an excellent scout team for what the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a> defense will face in Week Four against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> and I think that fans are seeing a trend developing here. The Denver defense isn't going to have a single player standout, it is probably going to be a new player every week, with players starting to repeat towards the middle of the season. As it stands Ayers has six solo tackles, four assists and three sacks on the season. - <b>Ian Henson</b></p>
<h4><span>Peyton Manning</span></h4>
<p>Peyton Manning. Choo Choo! The MVP train keeps rolling along. Next stop, Philadelphia. Mr. Manning has really racked up some accomplishments in the first three games. He is already over 1,000 yards passing, 12 touchdowns, and no picks. The defenses are rattled and this offense isn't even firing on all cylinders yet. The train keeps rolling on and Bronco Country is enjoying the show. - <b>Mr. East</b></p>
<h4><span>Matt Prater</span></h4>
<p>He got a lot of hate last year but so far this year he's been money across the board and hasn't missed yet. So far this season he's 5 of 5 and is also perfect from 40+. This was a complete game and a lot of players will get there respect, but let's take a second and tell Prater we are sorry that some Broncos fans wanted him cut. - <b>Topher Doll</b></p>
<h4><span>Wesley Woodyard</span></h4>
<p>Denver's undrafted, underrated star at linebacker had a great game Sunday; Wesley Woodyard is emerging as Denver's voice, tone-setter, and face on defense. How about eight tackles, second on the team? How about half a sack? How about that brutal hit on Terrelle Pryor late in the fourth quarter that let he and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a> know, loud and clear, that Denver's defense wasn't done until the game was over? Woodyard led a defense that stifled the Raiders for the vast majority of the game, particularly that Oakland rushing attack. Well done, Woody. - <b>Monty</b></p>
<h4>Broncos Front Seven</h4>
<p><span>Darren McFadden</span> 12 carries 9 yards. That is .8 per carry. Not even a yard per carry. Pryor managed to inflate the numbers with some good scrambling, but up to this point the Broncos front 7 have allowed 130 rushing yards through three games (42.5 yards per game). This isn't a mistake or smoke and mirrors. Our line is blowing up the offensive front and giving our fast LB's room to mop up whatever comes their way. - <b>Bronco Mike</b></p>
<p><i>Who gets your MHR Game Ball? Take the poll or let us know in the comments.</i></p>
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<p>Look, any talk of the Chiefs or anyone else giving us issues needs to be put to rest until that matchup occurs. Until then the Chiefs can eek out wins with a +5 turnover margin while the Broncos can blow out a division rival after finishing -2. </p> <h5>Peyton "5 x MVP" Manning</h5>
<p>He's a shoe in for AFC Player of the month, and no one else is going to catch him in production on this pace. Tonight he did something many have done before: torch the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Raiders</a>. That one act however made <a target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/23/4764484/peyton-manning-sets-nfl-mark-for-most-td-passes-through-1st-three">his 3-game run to begin a season </a>the greatest mark of all time. Now, it isn't the greatest three game stretch at any point of the season (he holds that record BTW with 15TD's in a three game stretch going back to 2004), but let's just say no other QB in the NFL has played so dominantly thus far to begin the season.</p>
<p>The numbers so far? 89-122 (72.3%), 1143 yards (9.4 per attempt), 12 TD's, 0 INT's, 134.7 QBR</p>
<p>But I'm sure <span>Andrew Luck</span> or Phillip Rivers will be ahead of him in tomorrow's ESPN QB metric....</p>
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<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a> ain't played no one!!!</h5>
<p>The combined record of our opponents? 3-6. The combined record of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Chiefs</a> opponents? 3-6. Net Points? Broncos +56. Chiefs net points? +37.</p>
<p>How about the other undefeateds??? <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a> opponents 2-7. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">Saints</a> opponents 2-7. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> opponents 2-7. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Dolphins</a> opponents 4-5. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">Patriots</a> opponents 3-6.</p>
<p>You take the field and I'll take the Broncos.</p>
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<span>Chris Clark</span> resident badass...at least for one game<br>
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<p>Okay, so he got owned on one occasion. So what? Dude played a great game--and I don't like the prospects of him at LT. He held up just fine and got beat on one play by one of the most productive pass rushers thus far in the early NFL season.</p>
<p>I want to see more sustained progress, but I will give the man his due tonight.</p>
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<span>Robert Ayers</span>...sackmaster</h5>
<p>Finished with two on the night to go along with several more pressures. I use that label sort of tongue in cheek hoping to bait someone (cough Rodney) into a response but up to this point, Ayers is leading the Broncos with 3 sacks on the season. Paired up with FA vet <span>Shaun Phillips</span>, that gives them 5.5 from the edge. At this point last season <span>Von Miller</span> had 3 sacks and <span>Elvis Dumervil</span> had 1 sack. That makes 4 by my count. Am I saying Ayers and Phillips is greater than Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil? Nope. But the sky isn't falling either and our defense seems to be doing just fine in their stead.</p>
<h5>Front 7 Resident Badass(es)</h5>
<p><span>Darren McFadden</span> 12 carries 9 yards. That is .8 per carry. Not even a yard per carry. Pryor managed to inflate the numbers with some good scrambling, but up to this point the Broncos front 7 have allowed 130 rushing yards through three games (42.5 yards per game). This isn't a mistake or smoke and mirrors. Our line is blowing up the offensive front and giving our fast LB's room to mop up whatever comes their way. <span>Nate Irving</span> has been a big reason why. He is making a play or two in the backfield everygame. Tonight he led all Broncos with 12 tackles.</p>
<h5>The Black and Decker Quartet</h5>
<p>Welker, JT, DT, Decker. This fearsome foursome have absolutely lit it up, and they are so close to each other in numbers after 3 games:</p>
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<p>Yards</p>
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<p>AVG.</p>
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<p>TD</p>
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<p>D. Thomas</p>
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<p>20</p>
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<p>346</p>
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<p>17.3</p>
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<p>2</p>
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<p>J. Thomas</p>
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<p>14</p>
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<p>194</p>
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<p>13.6</p>
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<p>4</p>
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<p>E. Decker</p>
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<p>19</p>
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<p>252</p>
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<p>13.3</p>
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<p>1</p>
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<p>W. Welker</p>
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<p>19</p>
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<p>190</p>
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<p>10.0</p>
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<p>4</p>
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<p>This pace is insane, and though I'm I don't think it can continue here's what it would mean at the end of 16 regular season games:</p>
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<p>TD</p>
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<p>D. Thomas</p>
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<p>106</p>
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<p>1845</p>
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<td valign="top" width="66">
<p>17.3</p>
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<p>11</p>
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<p>J. Thomas</p>
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<p>75</p>
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<p>1035</p>
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<td valign="top" width="66">
<p>13.6</p>
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<p>21</p>
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<p>E. Decker</p>
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<p>101</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
<p>1344</p>
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<td valign="top" width="66">
<p>13.3</p>
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<td valign="top" width="48">
<p>16</p>
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<p>W. Welker</p>
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<td valign="top" width="63">
<p>101</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="60">
<p>1013</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="66">
<p>10.0</p>
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<td valign="top" width="48">
<p>21</p>
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<p>I will say that we will likely flirt with the prospect of 3 100 catch receivers, 3 1000 yard receivers, and 4 double digit TD reception seasons from these guys.</p>
<h5>The Studesville Triplets</h5>
<p>Excellent game tonight. I liked what I saw from <span>Ronnie Hillman</span>. I liked what I saw from <span>Montee Ball</span> up until that fumble. Ball ran hard, determined, and made a couple of tough first downs. Kid has to stop putting the rock on the ground. We would have ground up the rest of the time on that drive had he not fumble. It's not like the mistake was going to cost the game but some day it might. Regardless, did anyone else cringe seeing <span>Peyton Manning</span> in position to make a tackle? With our injury bug lately, the last thing we need is for some stupid mistake to prolong the competitive nature of the game to the point that one of our guys getting injured. Almost happened with <span>Wesley Woodyard</span> week 1 on Trevathan's stupid play, happened last week late in the game with Clady still in the game, just hold on to the ball and close the game.</p>
<p>I don't care if we use four guys to run the ball, our running game chewed the clock in the 2nd half. Combined, Hillman and Ball had 20 carries for 127 yards (6.3 yards per carry).</p>
<h5>Pass DRC, our new #1</h5>
<p>There were two plays late in the game that reminded me of <span>Champ Bailey</span> in his prime. On one, the speedy receiver ran by with a step, DRC turned on the jets and caught up to deflect the ball. Not sure Champ makes that play anymore. Late in the game on 4th down at our goalline, DRC breaks up a quick slant. Reminds me of all the times I've seen Champ do that.</p>
<p>When Champ does come back, DRC is still our best outside corner.</p>
<h5>Injury Bug Go Away</h5>
<p>Somewhere, someone has a voodoo doll of the Broncos and is jabbing pins in it every week. When I find whoever is responsible, I'm going to kill you. Just fair warning.</p>
<h5>Next up</h5>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a>. They will provide the best test against our defense so far. They may be mistake prone, but they are also dangerous and capable of moving the ball against any team.</p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> defeated their division rival <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> by a score of 37-21. The Broncos didn't escape the injury bug though.</p>
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<p><span>Tony Carter</span> is not putting weight on his right leg. He's helped by team trainers to the bench area.</p>
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaseDenver/statuses/382310914256420865">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>UPDATE: Tony Carter actually walking around with the walking boot in his hand. Can't be that bad.</p>
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Tony Carter hurt his ankle on a punt return play. It didn't look good though. It's good news that Carter is walking around without the walking boot. If he does miss anytime, rookie <span>Kayvon Webster</span> will step in for him.</p>
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<p><span>Duke Ihenacho</span> has been ruled out (ankle) but is still on the sideline, standing w/ coaches & fellow defensive players.</p>
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaseDenver/statuses/382336564501569536">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Ihenacho appears to be moving around fine in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash">#Broncos</a> locker room</p>
— Raj Sharan (@Raj_Sharan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Raj_Sharan/statuses/382352941073432576">September 24, 2013</a>
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Duke left the game with a ankle injury again this weekend. He suffered an ankle injury last week, no indication yet on whether or not this is related or not. As Mason stated in the tweet, he never left the sideline, so It didnt seem serious.</p>
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<p>Broncos RT Orlando Franklin getting his left upper arm/shoulder/chest checked out on the sideline.</p>
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) <a href="https://twitter.com/bylindsayhjones/statuses/382312719791046656">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Equipment staff is putting some sort of brace on Orlando Franklin's right shoulder while defense is on the field.</p>
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) <a href="https://twitter.com/bylindsayhjones/statuses/382318808452431872">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Franklin was getting his shoulder looked at during the game. He didn't seem to miss any time because of the injury, and nothing has been said after the game. It's something to keep your eye on during the week though.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to MHR with more injury updates If or when they're released</p>
<h3>Update:</h3>
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<p>Ihenacho, ankle, just a tweak of the previous injury; Carter, ankle, severity not announced. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Skotty_Payne">@Skotty_Payne</a>: any injury updates?</p>
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaseDenver/statuses/382369219263746048">September 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Those seem like the only two injuries the Broncos suffered after tonights game. I'll keep you posted</p>
https://www.milehighreport.com/2013/9/23/4764878/broncos-vs-raiders-injury-updateScotty Payne