So, about last week… A lot of you were right, some of you were with me (which is a nice way of saying we were wrong). How could the Denver Broncos possibly have lost to the Indianapolis Colts? It was a loss, even on paper. I did include a bit of conspiracy in my post; […]

Keeping tabs on key performers who once bled orange and blue. Mike Shanahan Record: 1-2 Streak: Lost 2 Stat Line: Offense: 340.0 ypg (13th). Defense: 423.7 ypg (32nd) It was a rough week for Mike Shanahan. Shanahan’s ‘Skins became the first team to lose to the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome […]

Analyzing player performances from the Denver Broncos‘ 13-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, highlighting the good and the bad. And this week, for the first time in Studs and Duds history, we have a player boasting stud-dud double-duty. Where would you file our up-and-down enigma? Dud: Kyle Orton Realistically, I have to pick Kyle […]

vs. Broncos (1-1) vs. Colts (1-1) Sunday, September 26, 2010 INVESCO Field at Mile High 2:15 p.m. MT The Denver Broncos (1-1) host the Indianapolis Colts (1-1). Kickoff at INVESCO Field is set for 2:15 p.m. MDT. Coverage The game will be broadcast on KCNC-TV (CBS4); the networks’ No. 1 team of Jim Nantz (play-by-play) […]

As fans of Football Outsiders, every week we’ll hit up the smarter stats for some perspective on what the Broncos can expect from that week’s opponent. Recall that negative percentages are good on defense, bad on offense and special teams. Pass Offense: 61.4% (2nd) Rush Offense: -0.4% (13th) Analysis: We’ve discussed the exploits of Peyton […]

Record: 1-1 Streak: Won 1 Series vs. Denver: 7-11 Last time: Colts, 28-16, 2009 The Line: Colts by 5.5 The Houston Texans shocked the Colts in Week One, but the New York Giants failed (miserably) in their bid to repeat the feat. The Colts dominated the G-Men and showed the NFL that either their first […]

Once upon a time — 2008 — the Mike Shanahan-led Denver Broncos were 8-5, boasted Pro Bowlers Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, and were apparently playoff-bound. The future was bright. Then, in three horrific weeks, the wheels fell off. Shanahan was fired. Cutler was traded. And Marshall pretended to be a punter. For better or […]

Our weekly perusal around the Interwebz for water cooler fodder. (Number in parenthesis represents last week’s ranking). ESPN: 22nd (25) Visit from Indianapolis will be a big gauge of status FOX: 15th (28) Kyle Orton is quickly becoming the NFL’s most underrated passer. You have to wonder if the team will involve rookie QB Tim […]

The NFLPA has set up the Kenny McKinley Trust Fund in honor of Kenny’s 1-year-old son, Keon. Contributions benefiting Keon can be sent to: Kenny McKinley’s Trust Fund c/o NFL Players Association 1133 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 In honor of McKinley — and because something about profiting from a spike in traffic directly […]

A touching tribute to Kenny McKinley on behalf of fans who knew the 23-year old far better than Broncos fans ever had the opportunity to. A must-read. Kenny McKinley’s Greatness Captured in His Smile, Not Just Yards [NCAAFB FanHouse]