Broncos running backs Ronnie Hillman, left, C.J. Anderson, center, and Montee Ball pause during practice Sept. 10 at Dove Valley. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
THREE UP
1. Falcons: Got well on road against Tampa Bay and Carolina. Best offensive player has been Matt Bryant, who kicked four field goals in each of past two wins.
2. Raiders: Rookie Latavius Murray had 11- and 90-yard TD runs in his second and third carries in Thursday’s upset of Chiefs.
3. 49ers: In past two wins, defense picked off Drew Brees (two) and Eli Manning (five) a total of seven times.
THREE DOWN
1. Bills:Lost to K.C. and Miami the past two weeks despite solid defensive efforts. Kyle Orton moves team but no TD in seven quarters.
2. Panthers: Defense ranked No. 2 in yards and No. 2 in scoring last season. This year, defense ranks 23rd and 29th.
3. Broncos: Two losses in past three games. Lost two running backs (Ronnie Hillman, Montee Ball) and middle linebacker (Nate Irving) to injuries. Changed up 60 percent of offensive line.
