Welcome back from the weekend, Omelette readers! I hope you had a good one. If you are a Broncos fan, it was very good, as Denver beat Seattle, 27-24, in its season opener at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Here’s a recap of what happened:
- The Broncos are 1-0 for the seventh consecutive season. A look at NFL history shows Denver as the best team on kickoff weekend.
- In Ryan O’Halloran’s analysis of the game: It wasn’t always smooth, but it was a win for Denver.
- How was Case Keenum’s debut start for the Broncos? Rated worse than Tim Tebow’s, but better than Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian’s.
- The Broncos’ report card and game balls from the game.
- Somersaulting Emmanuel Sanders flips the switch for the Broncos’ offense, Mike Chambers reports.
- He’s a Vonster. Linebacker Von Miller is too much for the Seahawks to handle in the Broncos’ victory, Mark Kiszla writes.
- ճDzԳDz’ Freeman-Lindsay rookie running back duo proves lethal against Seattle, Kyle Fredrickson reports.
- Case Keenum matches three interceptions with three touchdowns in his Denver debut.
- Broncos’ up-down drill: Best and worst performances against the Seahawks.
- WATCH: Broncos post-game report — Ryan and Kyle break down the game.
- Highlights galore, from Phillip Lindsay’s first NFL touchdown to Bradley Chubb’s first career sack to Emmanuel Sanders’ crazy TD catch and flip to Von Miller being a thief.
Next up: Denver plays host to longtime rival, the Oakland Raiders, at 2:25 p.m. on Sunday.
— , The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- MLB: Diamondbacks at Rockies, 6:40 p.m., ATTRM | Pitching matchup |
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Scoreboard
NFL: Broncos 27, Seahawks 24
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MLB: Dodgers 9, Rockies 6
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Must-Read
Nolan Arenado’s slump-busting home run a silver lining in Rockies’ loss to Dodgers
Nolan Arenado was certainly bummed out by the Rockies’ 9-6 loss to the Dodgers Sunday afternoon. He was heartened, however, by his two-run home run in the sixth inning that busted one of the worst slumps of his career. Read more…
Worst-to-first: Denver Broncos believe they can return to top of AFC West
It has come to this for a proud Broncos franchise that won the Super Bowl in February 2016, has finished last in the AFC West only three times since 1991 and has not had consecutive losing seasons in more than 40 years. Read more…
Stephens: Colorado State coach Mike Bobo has shown us the man he is, and that deserves respect
No one has been tougher on Bobo than I have — his cushy contract and just-above .500 career record make him an easy target. But the more I try to place myself in Bobo’s shoes, the more I realize I can’t. What he’s doing in his health is nothing short of remarkable. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Colorado Buffaloes football loses Alex Kinney to broken collarbone against Nebraska.
+ AP college football poll: Colorado Buffaloes come in at No. 31 after win over Nebraska.
+ Two NFL players kneel during anthem, Colin Kaepernick tweets to thank them.
+ Broncos DE Derek Wolfe leaned on wife’s support during recovery from neck surgery.
+ Why Trevor Story, not Nolan Arenado, should be the Rockies’ MVP candidate. But will voters listen?
+ Michael Joly hopes to thrill the Avalanche with his scoring ability.
+ Serena Williams fined $17K for rules violations at U.S. Open.
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
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The number of Grand Slams in which Novak Djokovic has won in his professional tennis career, tying his “idol,” Pete Sampras. Read more…
Parting Shot
“On Sundays, itap what you do”: Broncos fans return to Mile High
Like many things in Broncos football, driving the old RV to the Mile High Stadium every year is a tradition and an act of faith. Read more…
Get in Touch
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