Happy Monday, Omelette readers! The Broncos finally found their way into the win column on Friday, beating Washington, 29-17, on the road.
Here’s a recap of what happened:
- Denver’s starters looked sharp in the win, Ryan O’Halloran writes. Playing the entire first half, they built a 14-point cushion going into halftime.
- Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders thrived in the win, racking up 88 all-purpose yards and a touchdown, Kyle Fredrickson reports.
- Case Keenum is a game manager, not game changer, Mark Kiszla writes. Is that enough to get Broncos to the NFL playoffs?
- Broncos’ TE Jake Butt gets his first NFL catch. “It honestly felt good to get hit.”
- Here are five things we learned from the Broncos’ win over Washington.
- Decision time is looming on the futures of Su’a Cravens and Paxton Lynch.
- In the latest First-and-Orange podcast, Ryan and Kyle break down Denver’s 53-man roster projection.
Next up: Denver travels to the southwest to take on Arizona at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
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What’s on Tap?
- MLB: Rockies at Angels, 8:07 p.m., ATTRM | Pitching matchup |
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Scoreboard
NFL preseason: Broncos 29, Redskins 17
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MLB: Cardinals 12, Rockies 3
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MLS: Real Salt Lake 6, Rapids 0
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Must-Read
With Tyler Anderson and Antonio Senzatela struggling, Rockies facing rotation dilemma
With 32 games left, and a chance at winning their first National League West title within reach, Colorado can’t afford to go forward with only three-fifths of a rotation performing at a sufficient level. Read more…
Kiszla: For Royce Freeman to have shot at 1,000 yards rushing as rookie, Broncos need to tell Devontae Booker to take a seat
The question now: Does Denver give Freeman a chance to rush for 1,000 yards as a rookie, or stubbornly insist on taking carries away from him by attempting to justify a role for Devontae Booker? Read more…
Why Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay is a lock to make the roster after victory at Redskins
Want proof that undrafted free-agent running back Phillip Lindsay is a lock to make the Broncos’ roster? Let us review Friday night’s film. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Colorado State football team fails to rally, gets upset by Hawaii.
+Broncos sign veteran cornerback Adam Jones to one-year contract.
+German Marquez’s elite stuff gives him a chance at Rockies greatness.
+Rockies’ beleaguered bullpen, led by Scott Oberg, making strides toward improvement.
+Saunders: Matt Holliday will be a difference-maker for the Rockies.
+Might Pat Bowlen and Champ Bailey enter Hall of Fame together? Joe Ellis weighs in.
+Colorado Avalanche announce roster for 2018 Vegas Rookie Faceoff tournament.
+As wheelchair lacrosse expands, Colorado team hosts national championships.
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
1,288
How many yards receiving Eric Decker had with the Broncos in 2013. The veteran wide receiver announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday. Read more…
Parting Shot
Stephens: Colorado State’s football season appears DOA
The Rams stunk Saturday worse than the stench of slaughtered cow in Greeley on a day the wind is blowing west. Read more…
Get in Touch
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