It’s been a rough start to the Vic Fangio era.
The Broncos lost their third straight game to open the 2019 regular season, a 27-16 loss to the Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Turnovers plagued Denver’s chances to win. Plus — this is crazy — after three games, the defense has yet to record a sack or force a turnover.
But there’s hope for you optimists out there: Since 1970, six teams have started 0-3 and clawed their way back into the playoffs. How about 0-4? Just one — the ’92 Chargers.
Here’s what you may have missed from the game:
- “I have to say this is one of the cleanest games my jersey has ever looked,” Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers said after the game. Ryan O’Halloran takes an in-depth look at Denver’s loss in his analysis.
- Tell us how you really feel, Kiz. In his latest column, Mark Kiszla writes: “These Broncos are unwatchable, nearly unrecognizable to anyone who remembers their Super Bowl glory and an insult to a legacy the late, great Pat Bowlen spent a lifetime building.”
- Here’s a breakdown of Denver’s best and worst performances against the Packers.
- Status Report: Maybe the offense isn’t the biggest problem.
- Speaking of the offense, Phillip Lindsay provided an offensive spark, scoring two touchdowns on Sunday.
- Cornerback De’Vante Bausby took advantage of his playing time on defense.
- “This season is far from over”: Todd Davis made his long-awaited season debut for the Broncos and remains confident after the loss.
- Rough day for Derek Wolfe. The defensive lineman was carted off after suffering a leg injury.
- Several highlights to revisit, from Phillip Lindsay’s first touchdown run to Joe Flacco connecting with Courtland Sutton for a 52-yard pass. Oh, and Dalton Risner throwing Lindsay into the end zone for another TD.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: At San Francisco Giants, 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: At San Francisco Giants, 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
- Avs preseason: At Vegas Golden Knights, 8 p.m. Wednesday |
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
NFL: Packers 27, Broncos 16
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MLB: Dodgers 7, Rockies 4
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NHL preseason: Avs 3, Wild 2, SO
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Must-Read
For CU Buffs coach Mel Tucker, after Nebraska and Arizona State, everything’s on the table — including a bowl game
The CU Buffs won with Mel Tucker wearing shorts. They won with Mustafa Johnson, their best defender, wearing a boot. They won with Laviska Shenault, their best player, period, wearing sweats. Read more…
The Rockies biggest star? Coors Field, which remains a baseball mecca, despite team’s losing ways.
On a recent Saturday, when lowly San Diego played the last-place Rockies, an announced crowd of 47,370 showed up at Coors Field on a perfect late-summer evening. Whatap more, by the time the Rockies complete their season with a three-game series against Milwaukee next weekend, they will have drawn more than 3 million fans, their best gate since 2001. Read more…
Chambers: Andre Burakovsky embracing “great opportunity” in replacing Mikko Rantanen
Burakovsky, a left-shooting right-winger, excelled while playing with McDavid, and now he’s hoping to do the same playing alongside MacKinnon, who was the runnerup for the 2018 Hart Trophy as league MVP. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ AP college football poll: CU Buffs earn votes after win over previously ranked Arizona State.
+ Saunders: “Juiced baseballs” make it tough to evaluate players’ true worth.
+ Kiszla: Here’s how to get clunky Broncos offense moving toward end zone in 3 easy steps.
+ Might Broncos safety Justin Simmons be first beneficiary of recently-created cap space?
+ WATCH: Panthers’ (and former Valor Christian star) Christian McCaffrey breaks for a 76-yard TD run vs. Cardinals.
+ Colorado Prep Football Rewind, Week 4: Cherry Creek’s rugged homecoming win, Valor’s road scare and comebacks galore.
+ Steven Montez’s poise, leadership big in CU Buffs’ win at ASU.
+ Pac-12 football rewind: Eating your own, three for the price of two, more officiating controversy — in Conference of Champions itap called Saturday.
+ The good, bad, ugly from CSU’s heartbreaking Ag Day loss to Toledo.
Ask The Experts
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
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+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
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How many home runs Astros outfielder George Springer hit in the first four innings of Sunday’s game against the Angels. Read more…
Parting Shot
Patriots coach Bill Belichick gives a short answer and glares when asked about Antonio Brown
Bill Belichick, man of few words, kept his thoughts about Antonio Brown to himself Sunday morning, doing so with one of his well-worn coach-isms and a scorching stare. Read more…
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