Bennie Fowler (16) of the Denver Broncos runs as Josh Wilson (30) of the Detroit Lions and Brandon Copeland (95) attempt a tackle during the first half of play at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions hosted the Denver Broncos in NFL week 3 action on Sept. 27, 2015. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
The best and worst from the Broncos’ 24-12 win over Detroit in their Week 3 game on Sunday…
BESTS
Bennie Fowler grew up in Michigan, attended Michigan State and got his first career catches in the Broncos 24-12 victory over the Lions in Detroit. Fowler was the Broncos’ third leading receiver, with four catches for 50 yards.
BeWare of No. 94. DeMarcus Ware continued his great season Sunday with 1½ sacks, two tackles for loss and three hits on Matthew Stafford. Ware, 33, is second in the NFL in sacks (3.5) through three games.
Roby the ballhawk. Fresh off his game-winning scoop-and-score touchdown last week, cornerback Bradley Roby showed off his athleticism picking off a Stafford first-quarter pass intended for Golden Tate.
WORSTS
Three straight games, it’s starting to become an epidemic. Broncos running backs made 19 carries for 41 yards (2.2 yards per carry). Peyton Manning threw at least 40 passes for the third straight game. A win is a win, but this is a problem that needs serious attention.
Shooting yourself in the foot The Broncos once again did not make friends with the yellow flag. They had eight penalties for 89 yards, including three personal-foul penalties.
Finish the play He made a great touchdown catch to end the first half, but Demaryius Thomas had at least three drops and a crucial fumble that led to a Lions touchdown. Cameron Wolfe, The Denver Post
