Vic Fangio almost had an amazing, memorable home debut with the Broncos. Almost.
Coming back from a 13-3 deficit, Denver took the lead with less than a minute to go after Joe Flacco connected with Emmanuel Sanders — first for a touchdown and then for a two-point conversion to take the lead. But then a 53-yard field goal by Chicago’s Eddy Pineiro crushed the Mile High crowd’s euphoria.
Here’s what you may have missed from the game:
- Analysis: Broncos defense can’t close out the game after Vic Fangio’s aggressive call.
- Kiszla: Pain of the Broncos’ football-gods-must-hate-us loss to Chicago will eat team alive.
- Garett Bolles’ confidence not shaken after penalty-filled loss to Bears: “I’m going to turn this around.” (Here’s how folks reacted to the penalties on Twitter.)
- Emmanuel Sanders: Broncos suffering from “lack of discipline right now.”
- Broncos Status Report: Time to sound the alarm in Denver?
- Broncos Talking Points: Crazy finish allows Chicago to win.
- Broncos up-down drill: Best and worst performances against the Bears.
- Broncos Briefs: Two games in, defense still looking for first sack, takeaway.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: New York Mets, 6:40 p.m. Monday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: New York Mets, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: New York Mets, 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
NFL: Bears 16, Broncos 14
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MLB: Rockies 10, Padres 5
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Must-Read
Denver Broncos home openers turn 60: Different time, same love affair
Can you picture Vic Fangio, in grey sweats, being asked to spend an afternoon with Denver Broncos season-ticket holders, dickering over seat location? Read more…
LoDo’s iconic hot dog vendor: How Joel Watkins and his cart became an essential part of the Rockies’ game day experience
Before every Rockies home game for the last quarter century, Joel Watkins sets up his hot dog cart topped with a rainbow umbrella just outside Coors Field. Read more…
Chambers: Mikko Rantanen’s agents might have him locked up and gagged during contract negotiations
Gabe Landeskog said what I was thinking. The Avalanche captain knows Mikko Rantanen far better than any reporter, but to know Rantanen at any level means you might not know a more pleasant person. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Tyson Jost has found more support and has big plans for himself, the Avs.
+ Rockies’ Tyler Anderson remaining confident during rehabilitation: “I believe I can come back and be as good as I have been before.”
+ John Ralston, former Broncos head coach, dies at 92.
+ Laviska Shenault made Air Force look silly, so what are the CU Buffs saving him for?
+ Kiszla: CU Buffs’ bad home loss to Air Force reminds us .
+ Justin Gaethje stops Cowboy Cerrone in all-Colorado UFC main event bout.
+ Rockies podcast: First-round pick Michael Toglia discusses his debut season in the minors and more.
+ Broncos fans will find bao buns, vegetarian tacos and high-end wine this season at Mile High.
Post Mailbag forms
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+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
2.20 ERA
Rockies starter Chi Chi Gonzalez’s ERA over his last three starts. He’s got a solid chance to be part of the team’s rotation next season if he keeps showing progress. Read more…
Parting Shot
The Mountain West had a moment in the sun — including Air Force’s win over CU — then reality set in
On Saturday, though, victories came to five alleged underlings. They did not come to Georgia Southern, which parlayed two wacko touchdowns into a late lead over Minnesota, or to Furman, which led 14-3 at Virginia Tech at halftime, which must have jazzed up conversations at concessions. Read more…
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