The Denver Broncos are 4.5-point underdogs at home against the San Diego Chargers in Week 5. Here are how the experts from ESPN, CBS, FOX, and Yahoo! pick the winner: Mortensen Judge Allen Golic Hoge Jaworski Schefter Schlereth Wickersham Accuscore ESPN Users Prisco Freeman Richard Brinson Fowler Beall Halpin Harmon Cole Yahoo! Users

A lot of things have changed in the NFL over the past twenty years. In 1991, linebacker Mike Croel was drafted by the Denver Bronocs, quarterback Brett Favre played for the Atlanta Falcons and John Fox was coaching the San Diego Chargers secondary. Fox has been coaching in football since 1978 when he was a […]

For the first time in three weeks, perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey (hamstring) will be on the field for the Broncos on Sunday, says Champ himself. Bailey said when Denver faces the San Diego Chargers at home, “I’m playing, period.”  Recovering from an injured hamstring, Bailey fully participated in every practice session this week. […]

When the Denver Broncos face off against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Denver will be looking for their 400th regular season franchise victory and their 55th franchise victory over the Chargers. Second year wide receiver Eric Decker will be looking to build on his historic year. Decker scored the first touchdown of his career […]

NFL Films gives us a Chargers–Broncos preview, and Playbook breaks down some tape. [NFL.com] Woody Paige surmises that Tim Tebow‘s fate isn’t tied to the outcome of this game, as so many of us believe. [Denver Post] The Chargers are favored by 3.5, which some claim to be the week’s best bet. [Democrat and Chronicle] […]

The Miami Dolphins just can’t get a break. The winless Dolphins can’t seem to get wide receiver Brandon Marshall to catch anything and are finding out why New Orleans let running back Reggie Bush go in the offseason.  To top it all off, they found out on Thursday that starting quarterback Chad Henne is going […]

Broncos rookie offensive lineman Orlando Franklin was excused from practice yesterday because of the passing of his twenty-year old brother.  Franklin was back on the field Thursday and noted via twitter that he is grateful for everyone’s thoughts and prayers. “Thanks guys for all your prayers for my little brother,” tweeted Franklin. “Its a shame […]

Eric Decker spent the 2011 offseason reshaping his body following his 2009 foot injury and 2010 rehabilitation. It’s paid off. [Washington Post] The first step to becoming a team to beat in the AFC West: beat the current one. [DenverBroncos.com] John Fox starts talking about urgency (about time), and Andrew Mason notes some 1-3 stats […]

Just when we thought the Denver Broncos were getting healthier. On Wednesday, veteran safety Brian Dawkins did not participate in practice, joining tight end Daniel Fells on the sideline.  The usual MIP (missing at practice) Broncos all sat out again, receivers Demaryius Thomas (finger) and Eddie Royal (groin) were joined by tight end Julius Thomas […]

The Denver Broncos‘ schedule hasn’t done them any favors. They’re 1-3 and just coming away from a blowout loss in Green Bay. Things are down, fans are up in arms… but there are still signs this team is heading in the right direction. Let’s see if those below elevation 5,280 agree. (Previous week’s ranking in […]