Editor’s note: Rookie cornerback Domonique Foxworth, whom the Broncos drafted in the third round this year, will share his thoughts and experiences with readers in a weekly journal throughout the season. Foxworth was a three-year starter at Maryland, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in American studies and graduated in 3 1/2 years.
Although each win only counts as one tally in the “W” column, some victories are just more substantial than others. The fashion in which we win, the caliber of team we defeat, and the size of the stage are factors that determine how any one game can have more significance than others. On Monday night, all the factors were met. Our team was able to win in convincing fashion. We won all phases of the game. Our offense was able to sustain long drives that ended with points and convert key third downs against the Chiefs’ revamped defense.
Defensively we faced quite a task, trying to contain one of the league’s top offensive units. Building off the momentum from the second half of last week’s game against San Diego, the defense didn’t miss a step, allowing only 10 points for the game. Special teams probably faced the most demanding duty of all, to keep Dante Hall under control. Dante got numerous opportunities to return kickoffs and punts because of the great play of both offense and defense. However, the Keith Burns-led special teams were up to the challenge, time after time tackling the Kansas City return specialist deep in his own territory.
To win on “Monday Night Football,” the biggest stage in sports, with everyone watching, against one of the AFC’s elite, is just another win on paper. But the enthusiasm and momentum from the win are immeasurable. The positive shock wave from a game like this one will likely last for weeks.
