Denver Broncos 16, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 - telling the story of the game in pictures.

Ahh… Broncos football. (Getty Images)
Welcoming old friends back to Mile High.

Nic Clemons tackles Warrick Dunn for a loss (Reuters photo)
It wasn’t the type of game you would expect from offensively-minded Head Coaches Mike Shanahan and John Gruden. Yards were scarce, points scarcer, and field goals and punts were traded at will. Ultimately, the Broncos defense silenced their critics, and the Denver Broncos (4-1) [...]

Bucs Coach John Gruden talks to the ref (Getty Images)
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Yesterday’s winner - I Piss Excellence:

In a bizarre turn of events today at Coors Field, Brian Griese’s ceremonial first pitch was intercepted and returned for a touchdown.
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Brandon Marshall and the double-move could exploit Bucs CB Ronde Barber.  [ESPN]
Jay Cutler is your AFC Offensive Player of the Month.  [DenverBroncos.com]
He needs to be careful against a red, red hot Tampa Bay defense.  [Rocky Mountain News]
Both the Broncos and Bucs know 4-1 is a lot better than 3-2.  [DB.com]
A Broncos loss to its former [...]

Brian Griese returns to Colorado (AP Photo)
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Yesterday’s winner - Mark:

Al: “Yes, Tom will be the interim coach-” Tom interrupts: “WHAT!?! Oh hell no! Hey, who tied me to this chair!?! HELP!!!”
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They’ll have to pound the rock eventually, but for now, the Broncos are content to sling it around.  [Denver Post]
Let’s just hope Michael Pittman’s Buccaneers franchise record isn’t broken against the Broncos this week… [Rocky Mountain News]
Jay Cutler is well aware that the Bucs are a turnover machine.  [DPO]
Taking a look at Brian Griese’s career [...]

Today’s Daily Blitz brought to you by Nathaniel. His father, Kyle (not me), says, “My 7 month old son Nathaniel just wants to send his encouragement to the Bronco’s after Sundays game. He is a big fan already– Go get’em Broncos– AAAArrrrrrr.”

That kid is awesome. Way to start ‘em young, Kyle!
With that, [...]

Bucs Defense: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is seen here pressuring the quarterback (2 sacks) and swarming all over the football (3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble). The Packers only netted 181 offensive yards against this defense last week, presenting a good challenge for a Denver Broncos offense that still ranks first in the NFL in [...]

Former Denver Broncos Head Coach and GM Jack Faulkner passed away at the age of 82.  [Denver Post]
Raiders Coach Lane Kiffin is expected to be fired Tuesday (today).  [Mercury News]
The Broncos aren’t hitting the panic button yet.  [Rocky Mountain News]
The lowest league rushing ranking in Mike Shanahan’s tenure could change the playcalling a bit.  [DPO]
Clifford [...]