Offense — F
A total debacle. The Broncos capitalized on Joseph Jones’ blocked punt to score a first-drive touchdown and then followed with a 70-yard drive capped by ’ 35-yard run. And that was it. Ten drives and no points. … The pass protection, so solid for two games, fell apart. The Ravens had three sacks and nine quarterback hits. Left tackle Garett Bolles allowed a sack and was called for two holding penalties. … The downfield passing game was non-existent. ’s longest completion was 22 yards. … It is time to get receiver more involved (two catches for 37 yards), the same with tight end (two catches for eight yards).
Defense — F
The Broncos have not forced a turnover in two games. … Playing short on cornerbacks because of injuries to Adam Jones and Tramaine Brock, rookie Issac Yiadom was forced to play as the nickel back and the Ravens rightly targeted him. … Six Ravens players had at least two catches, which means quarterback had his pick of who was open on a given play. … The Broncos played well against the run (2.8-yard average), but that matters little when the rest of their game (stopping the pass, closing on third down and discipline) is so poor. … In the third quarter, the Ravens converted five consecutive third downs.
Special teams — B
Punter Marquette King’s struggles and a semi-phantom block in the back on ’ return of a blocked field goal by , which negated a touchdown, kept the special teams from getting an ‘A.’ Peko appeared to be the guilty player even though referee Ron Torbert announced 77 for . … The Broncos started the game with a Joseph Jones blocked punt, which led to a touchdown. … Rookie DaeSean Hamilton did fine as the fill-in punt returner. … King was again underwhelming, averaging a 39.3-yard net on seven attempts. The hang time and distance just isn’t there.
Coaching — D
Only special teams coordinator Tom McMahon’s work – blocked punt and blocked field goal – – kept the coaches from getting an ‘F.’ … An important week coming up for coach , who saw his team commit 13 penalties and basically give itself no chance at winning. … The Broncos lacked execution and discipline, a lethal combination. … Joseph’s challenge was a poor decision and he threw the red flag very quickly. He tried to challenge a second play that by rule he wasn’t allowed to. … Defensively, cornerback Chris Harris said Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco knew exactly what the Broncos were running. Not a good sign.
Game Balls
Josey Jewell: Starting his first game, the rookie linebacker made six tackles and had one pass break-up.
Joseph Jones: Put the Broncos in position to take a 7-0 lead by blocking a punt that was recovered at the Baltimore 6-yard line.
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