Frost-brewed and cold-filtered by Mario Sanelli. msanelli@denverpost.com
Turn out the lights, the party’s over. They say all good things must end. Two harsh realities will be faced come Dec. 26 — Christmas is over and the Broncos will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010 after an embarrassing 23-point loss at Kansas City on Sunday. But hey, training camp is only six months away.
The Big Stuff
with 33-10 blowout loss to Kansas City Chiefs.
to become championship contender again.
Kiszla: and hello to Paxton Lynch.
By the Numbers
2013
Year since the defending super bowl champion failed to make the postseason the following season. The Baltimore Ravens missed the playoffs, finishing 8-8, after winning Super Bowl XLVII over the San Francisco 49ers.
Quick Hits
+Broncos’ first-quarter disaster, injuries to Derek Wolfe, Kayvon Webster, .
+ Broncos players weigh in on
+ from Week 16 against the Chiefs.
+: Broncos rookie Justin Simmons picks off Chiefs’ Alex Smith.
+ for Chiefs game.
+Shane Ray, more mature and seeking elite status, .
+: On K.C. sideline, there’s round man in red coat ready to give Broncos a Christmas gift.
What We’re Reading/Watching
+ after “frustrating loss” to Chiefs leaves Broncos out of postseason.
+ : Coaching staff overhaul on the way for Broncos?
+ : Elway, on possible changes, said, “We’ll start evaluation process and go from there.”
+ Broncos with loss at Kansas City.
Next game: Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders
When: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at 2:25 p.m.
TV:䱷-4
Radio: 850 KOA
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