Of all the games the Broncos have played this season, Sunday’s was one of them.
Denver struggled mightily, losing 20-3 to the Buffalo Bills on the road. Denver totaled just nine first downs and 134 total yards. Yikes. Here’s a look at what you may have missed:
- Broncos Analysis: Denver provides little resistance in its Week 12 loss, Ryan O’Halloran writes.
- I scream, you scream, we all scream for Broncos to start Drew Lock, a move that will get rookie QB creamed, Mark Kiszla writes.
- Courtland Sutton was shut down by the Bills, finishing with one reception on eight targets, Kyle Newman writes.
- The Bills ran wild on the Broncos in Orchard Park, leaving Derek Wolfe “disgusted to come in here and get embarrassed like that,” Kyle Newman writes.
- Broncos Status Report: If itap not rock bottom, itap close, Ryan O’Halloran writes.
- The crazy wind resulted in the “hardest kick” in Brandon McManus’ career, Ryan O’Halloran writes.
- Broncos up-down drill: Here are the best and worst performances against the Bills. There weren’t a lot of ups…
- PHOTOS: Check out the sights from the game from Joe Amon.
- There was one highlight for Denver, Justin Simmons intercepting Josh Allen.
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What’s on Tap?
- Nuggets: Washington Wizards, 7 p.m. Tuesday, ALT |
- Avalanche: Edmonton Oilers, 8 p.m. Wednesday, ALT |
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Scoreboard
NFL: Bills 20, Broncos 3
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NBA: Nuggets 116, Suns 104
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Must-Read
How Mel Tucker rebuilt the CU Buffs in his image
November football is about grinders. Teachers. Closers. You want to know if your team’s football coach knows what the heck he’s doing? Circle back in November. If the men are better after Election Day than they are in early September, you’ve got yourself a keeper.
CU 20, Washington 14. That Mel Tucker guy? Keeper, Sean Keeler writes. Read more…
RELATED
- CU Buffs knock off Washington, 20-14, move to within one win of .500.
- Kordell Stewart: Give CU coach Mel Tucker “some time” to get Buffs right.
Two moms, one heartbeat: Why CSU Rams Trey and Toby McBride put family first
The McBrides were raised as scholars and gentlemen, gladiators and goofs, by a lesbian couple who embraced Fort Morgan — and vice versa, Sean Keeler writes. Read more…
Grandpa Paul? Why Nuggets’ Millsap feels rejuvenated in 14th NBA season.
A highly skilled professional his age in the “real world” is considered an up-and-comer. In the NBA, the 34-year-old Millsap represents a small fraction of ageless wonders. He began the weekend as one of 14 players in the league his age or older to have appeared in at least 10 games this season. A theme not lost on Denver’s core of young talent unafraid to verbally burn their veteran leader.
Of course, it’s all in love, Mike Singer writes. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Avalanche’s Valeri Nishushkin said his 91-game goals drought has been the “hardest time in my life.”
+ How Avalanche’s Nikita Zadorov returned to the ice days after breaking his jaw.
+ Mikaela Shiffrin triumphs for record 41st World Cup slalom win.
+ Kiszla: The one must-win for Broncos in what remains of 2019 season is signing Justin Simmons to new contract.
+ Chambers: Western Conference giant Calgary has fallen on tough times.
+ Kickin’ It with Kiz: Would one-and-done be unfair to Broncos coach Vic Fangio?
+ He’s still got it: Peyton Manning shows off his arm at Nuggets game.
+ AP college football poll: Air Force climbs closer to Top 25 after win over New Mexico.
+ Deontay Wilder stops Luis Ortiz in heavyweight boxing title rematch.
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By The Numbers
28-72
Earnest Collins Jr.’s record as head coach of the Northern Colorado Bears football program. Collins was fired after nine years on Sunday. Read more…
Parting Shot
CU Buffs fans produce “longest line we’ve ever had” to bid Ralphie V good-bye
They were here to pay their last respects to Boulder royalty: Ralphie V, a female bison born in 2006 as Blackout, and CU’s live mascot from September 2008 until her retirement announced earlier this month. Read more…
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