Recapping the nine offensive snaps he played against Seattle in Week 1, Broncos first-year receiver sat at his locker last Wednesday and promised a better performance against Oakland.
“There were small things I didn’t do out there,” Patrick said of his NFL debut. “I was focused on my assignments instead of the whole picture. That will come with relaxing and the game slowing down.”
Patrick’s time came late in the Broncos’ 20-19 win over the Raiders.
The Broncos trailed by two points and were out of timeouts when Patrick turned quarterback ’s pass into a 26-yard gain with 10 seconds remaining. kicked the game-winning 36-yard field goal on the next play.
It was quite the first career reception for Patrick, who started training camp on the roster bubble but shined to earn a spot.
“So happy,” Patrick said. “I’m a Denver Bronco, man. I can’t be more happy than that and to help us win a divisional game against the Raiders? You can’t even dream about something like that.”
Patrick had a four-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter overturned by replay.
“Coach () talked about impacting the game one way or another and I feel like an impact player (Sunday),” Patrick said.
Hottest home game. The game-time temperature of 92 degrees was the hottest in Broncos’ home history.
The previous mark was 91 degrees on three occasions — vs. San Diego in September 1993, Buffalo in September 1995 and Seattle in September 2010.
It was the fourth-warmest game overall in Broncos history. The record remains 103 at Arizona in September 2001, followed by 99 at Baltimore (September 1983) and 94 at the Los Angeles Raiders (September 1990).
Injury report. Right tackle Jared Veldheer was placed in the league’s concussion protocol and was unable to finish the game. replaced him.
Receiver Demaryius Thomas was shaken up with what appeared to be a midsection injury but returned later in the drive.
Cornerback Chris Harris and safety collided on ’ 20-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Harris and Simmons were evaluated for concussions, but cleared to return to the game.
Footnotes. Thomas and inside linebacker observed the national anthem from in the tunnel behind the Broncos’ bench. … The Broncos helped raise $115,000 during Saturday’s Walk To End Alzheimer’s, a two-mile walk held at Denver’s City Park. Members of owner ’s family were joined by more than 100 Broncos employees and their families. The proceeds will fund Alzheimer’s research, support and care. … Like last week, the Broncos had seven healthy inactive players. The only change was safety Shamarko Thomas, who was scratched after re-signing earlier this week. … Former Broncos quarterback was on the sideline during pregame warmups. … The Broncos’ only sack was from linebacker , who got to in 3.03 seconds on a second-quarter third-and-3. Miller beat right tackle Donald Penn on the play for his fourth sack of the year. … The Broncos were 2 of 4 in the red zone.
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