Tag: Jordan Love
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Broncos defense struggles in lone series against Packers’ starting offense
A small sample size wasn’t kind to the Broncos’ first-string defense. The opening series of Denver’s 33-13 loss to the Packers on Friday at Empower Field at Mile High was the only one where the starters from Green Bay’s high-powered offense and Denver’s loaded defense faced off. Quarterback Jordan Love methodically moved the Packers down…
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Broncos preseason Week 2: 3 things to watch against Green Bay Packers
Broncos football returns to Empower Field. Denver hosts the Green Bay Packers at 7 p.m. Friday in its second preseason game. The Broncos defeated the Falcons, 27-7, last week in Atlanta. Here are three things to watch between the Broncos and Packers. Nix returns Welcome back, Bo Nix. The starting Broncos quarterback will take his…
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Mark Kiszla: In 10 quick seconds, here’s how Pat Surtain and Broncos shut up the fraud talk forever
When the Broncos storm the field for the Super Bowl, we will remember these perfect 10 seconds when they erased any doubt about their championship chops. “Bet against us … and enjoy losing,” said linebacker Alex Singleton, after Denver overcame a nine-point deficit in the second half to put a 34-26 thumping on Green Bay.…
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Broncos rally past Packers 34-26, secure playoff spot with 11th consecutive win
In the fourth quarter Sunday, when the Packers were continuing to fall apart, Broncos coach Sean Payton turned to his offense on the sideline. “I said, ‘You’re watching these guys right there,’’’ Payton said. “We all turned and looked. I said, ‘They’re gassed, and I said, ‘Keep the pedal down.’” That’s what Denver did in…
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QB showdown between Broncos’ Bo Nix, Packers’ Jordan Love as good as it gets | Boos and cheers
Cheers… to both quarterbacks for an incredible display. This was arguably the best combined performance from Bo Nix and the opposing signal-caller in any Broncos game this season. The young Broncos quarterback was as good as he’s been in the first two seasons of his career, even if the stat line may suggest it isn’t…
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Broncos vs. Packers grades: Denver clinches playoff berth with big second half
The Broncos (12-2) defeated the Packers (9-4-1) on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are the grades from the 34-26 victory: Offense The Broncos’ Bo Nix silenced some critics with his 302-yard and four-touchdown performance against the Packers. The second-year quarterback was clutch every time Denver needed a play, including a big fourth-down…
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Mark Kiszla: Is everything for sale, including loyalty of die-hard Broncomaniacs?
After Denver has finally fought its way back to the center of the NFL universe, is Broncomania up for sale? The NFL nation’s eyes will be fixed Sunday on Colorado, when Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and legendary CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz hit town for what might well be the most must-see football moment…
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Packers at Broncos | The Denver Gazette’s predictions
The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Sunday’s game between the Broncos and the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High: Paul Klee’s pick: Broncos 24, Packers 20 All the signs — not to mention the betting line, which favors the talented visitors — point to the Packers ending a Broncos win streak that…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Packers
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s game between the Broncos (11-2) and Packers (9-3-1) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is in a groove. In the last three games, he has thrown for 828 yards as Denver has extended its winning streak to 10 games.…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Curt Cignetti is the football coach Deion Sanders should want to be if Prime ever grows up
Put some respect on Indiana’s name in the college football playoffs. – J.C., rocks on Kiz: The Hoosiers are the Cinderella football story that CU Buffs faithful only wish they could tell. Deion Sanders and Curt Cignetti were hired less than a year apart to revitalize two of the most inept programs in major college…