Frost-brewed and cold-filtered by Mario Sanelli. msanelli@denverpost.com
The winner of Sunday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs will have an inside track to a playoff berth. Even though the relevant-again Oakland Raiders currently sit atop the division, the Broncos-Chiefs primetime tilt will change the complexion of the AFC West.
Here is all the news, notes and need-to-know before Sunday.
The Big Stuff
, consistent offense puts pressure on Broncos to avoid mistakes.
: Broncos hire marketing firm to help find naming-rights partner for Mile High.
Broncos might be marching toward the playoffs. .
Trevor Siemian about Tony Romo talk as Chiefs await.
By the Numbers
20
Takeaways by the Broncos’ defense this season — second in the league behind the Chiefs’ 23
Quick Hits
+ Safety Darian Stewart with Denver Broncos.
+: Who has the edge and three keys to a Denver win.
+Denver’s defense .
+Jordan “Sunshine” Taylor proving .
+How second-year center for Broncos’ O-line.
+Marlon Brown’s return to the Broncos was sudden, but not surprising. .
+Broncos .
+Why could prompt Broncos, other teams to go for two more.
+; Denver fails to re-sign Ronnie Hillman. Ronnie Hillman? Yes, Ronnie Hillman.
+Derek Wolfe talks about new home, the NFL season, team’s losses .
+: How the players spent off-day preparing Thanksgiving meals, distributing turkeys.
By the Numbers
21-6
Broncos’ all-time record in the game following their bye week, which includes a 15-3 record at home
What We’re Reading
+ : Chiefs ready for physical, nasty game with Broncos. Plus, .
+ : Broncos-Chiefs winner has inside track to playoff bid.
+Broncos .
+ NFL Network .
+ by Denver Post fantasy football extraordinaire, Hugh Johnson.
By the Numbers
3.5
Points by which the Broncos are favored over the Chiefs this Sunday. The Over/Under for total points scored is 38.5
Hat Tips and Corrections
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