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The heavens supplied the lightning. The Broncos brought the thunder. Here’s all the news, notes and need-to-know from Denver’s rain-drenched and storm-delayed victory in Tampa Bay.


The Big Stuff

: Aqib Talib, rookie QB Paxton Lynch .

Denver Broncos defensive end Jared Crick #93 and outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett #48 nail Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston #3 for another sack in the fourth quarter rain at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, FL, October 02, 2016. Joe Amon, The Denver Post
Joe Amon, The Denver Post
Denver Broncos defensive end Jared Crick (93) and outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) nail Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) for a sack in the fourth quarter rain at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla., on Oct. 2, 2016.

: Trevor Siemian out, Paxton Lynch in.

: Paxton Lynch era begins with win, now let the competition with Trevor Siemian begin.

:DzԳDz’, weather wreaks havoc.

: How the Broncos’ defense has limited opposing quarterbacks this season. Three have been No. 1 overall draft picks.


By the Numbers

33

Interceptions by Aqib Talib since 2008, the most by a cornerback during that span.


Quick Hits

+ as Broncos’ quarterback after Trevor Siemian injured.

+ how he picked off Jameis Winston — twice.

+: Talib intercepts Tampa Bay’s Jameis Winston. Again.

+ : Bad, brainless football too representative of Buccaneers’ season.

+: Broncos react to dominant win in Tampa.

+ from Week 4 against the Buccaneers.

+ vs. Tampa Bay.

+: Broncos QB Paxton Lynch’s 1st career touchdown pass.

+, hire second analyst.

+ .

+: Does Siemian remind anyone else of Kurt Warner, circa 1999?


By the Numbers

47

Broncos’ score differential (111 points for, 64 points against) this season, which is the highest among the three remaining undefeated teams: Denver (4-0), Minnesota (3-0), Philadelphia (3-0). The Packers were on bye during Week 4, while the Vikings host the New York Giants on Monday.


What We’re Reading

+ : Stop disrespecting defending Super Bowl champion Broncos.

+ after Broncos 27-7 victory.

+ : Bad weather only delays Broncos’ beatdown of Bucs.

+ : Broncos improve to 4-0 with clean relief performance by Paxton Lynch

+ Steve “Greek” Antonopulos to outstanding career with Broncos.

+ with Denver apheerleader Marissa.

+ as Atlanta Falcons beat Carolina Panthers.


Hat Tips and Corrections

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