Happy Monday, Omelette readers. Rough day for Colorado sports yesterday. The Rockies’ season ended after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. And on the East Coast, the Broncos were run over by the Jets.
Here’s a roundup of what you need to from the Broncos’ Sunday loss:
- Broncos Analysis: This year became last year in the blowout loss to Jets.
- How bad was Denver’s run defense? The Broncos allowed their highest rushing total since 2010.
- Իٲ’ Sam Darnold thrived in targeting Denver cornerback Bradley Roby.
- After another smelly loss by the Broncos, John Elway needs to ask Gary Kubiak to replace Vance Joseph as coach, Mark Kiszla writes.
- Broncos report card and game balls from Week 5 (Hint: It’s not pretty).
- Broncos’ up-down drill: The best and worst against the New York Jets.
- Denver’s new punter Colby Wadman overcomes early nerves in NFL debut.
- There were a pair of highlights from the game, including Derek Wolfe’s first career interception and rookie Courtland Sutton’s first touchdown catch.
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What’s on Tap?
- Avalanche: at Columbus Blue Jackets, 5 p.m. Tuesday, ALT |
- Nuggets preseason: at Los Angeles Clippers, 5 p.m. Tuesday
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
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Scoreboard
MLB: Brewers 6, Rockies 0
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NFL: Jets 34, Broncos 16
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Must-Read
NLDS sweep brings bitter end in possible final Rockies appearance for DJ LeMahieu, Carlos Gonzalez and Adam Ottavino
There have been no further talks between LeMahieu and the Rockies’ front office on a new contract. Multi-year mainstays Carlos Gonzalez, Adam Ottavino and Gerardo Parra are also facing free agency, as are mid-season pickups Matt Holliday and Drew Butera. Read more…
Was the Rockies’ performance in first home playoff game in nearly a decade boo-worthy?
“It was a bad loss with bad at-bats. It is what it is. You get booed because I obviously wasn’t doing something right,” Arenado said. Read more…
Coors Field bias? Coors Field reality? Let Rockies Charlie Blackmon explain
Rockies hitters get deducted points for putting up big numbers at altitude and Coors Field. Rockies pitchers — Kyle Freeland especially — don’t get enough credit for thriving at 5,280 feet. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Balk by Rockies’ pitcher Scott Oberg began to shut the door on NLDS comeback hopes.
+ Broncos’ Courtland Sutton helped rebuild a college football program. He aims to copy blueprint in Denver.
+ Rockies super fan roots from mountains of Peru and remembers his wife’s brave battle with cancer.
+ UFC 229 brawl: Khabib Nurmagomedov could face fine, suspension for post-fight fracas.
+ Rapids’ struggles continue with 7th loss in a row.
+ Complete team efforts has the Avalanche out to a 2-0 start.
+ John Gagliardi dies at 91: Colorado native was college football’s winningest coach.
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
No. 19
Where the undefeated Colorado Buffaloes are ranked in this week’s AP college football poll. Read more…
Parting Shot
Conor McGregor-Khabib Nurmagomedov fight poses a question: Is this UFC or WWE?
UFC or WWE? About the only thing missing Saturday night on the Las Vegas Strip was a script and some folding chairs for Nurmagomedov to smash over the heads of his tormentors. Read more…
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