For those who want a more in-depth look at the numbers that drive the NFL, we strongly recommend Football Outsiders. Trends are starting to take shape, so we’ll be looking at DVOA rankings to gain some perspective on the Broncos‘ upcoming opponent. San Diego Chargers Passing Offense: 31.1% (11th) Rushing Offense: -17.1% (25th) Overall: 5.2% […]

NFL.com voters have spoken, and Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is the Pepsi Rookie of the Week for Week 5 in the NFL, and for the second straight week. In his first NFL start, Moreno totaled 124 total yards from scrimmage (88 rushing, 36 receiving) in a 20-17 overtime win that propelled the Broncos […]

Our weekly perusal around the Interwebz for water cooler fodder. ESPN: 5th The Broncos have silenced more doubters each week to the point where far fewer are around. CBS: 5th Hard to believe they are here. But I believe now. Just a warning: Be careful Monday at San Diego. That could be an ambush. The […]

Record: 2-2 Streak: Lost 1 Series vs. Denver: Broncos, 53-44-1 Last time: Chargers, 52-21, 2008 The Line: Chargers by 4 Who’s hot: QB Philip Rivers. Every Broncos fans’ least favorite quarterback (at least, before this happened) is the reason the Chargers have two wins at all.  Rivers is literally overcoming his team’s struggles in pass […]

After suffering an ankle injury in Week 4 that left him on crutches, Denver Broncos running back Correll Buckhalter returned to practice Wednesday. Buckhalter was held out last week — including Sunday’s game against the Patriots — with what was rumored to be a high ankle sprain. What a fast turnaround for a usually-tricky injury. […]

A must-win game in October? For the Chargers, you betcha.  Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune talks about San Diego’s situation below. Bonus video after the jump.

Off to a 5-0 start for the first time in 11 seasons, the Denver Broncos renew their rivalry with the San Diego Chargers (2-2) this week on Monday Night Football. With a potential 3.5-game lead in the AFC West at stake, kickoff at Qualcomm Stadium is set for 5:30 p.m. PDT. QUICKLY: The Broncos have […]

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said all the things wide receiver Brandon Marshall wanted to hear Tuesday. Per NFL.com — “Brandon understands that he’s got a year left on his present deal, but if he keeps playing the way he is, he’s going to get a very significant raise — a much better contract,” Bowlen […]

Is it ridiculously early? Yes. Do the Broncos still have a ton of tough matchups in their remaining slate of eleven games? Absolutely. But if Pro Bowls were determined after five weeks of the season, Kyle Orton would be in the conversation. Your given in the AFC is Peyton Manning. After that, it’s a multiple-man […]

  Orton and Moreno. (Reuters, AP photos) The award nods keep filing in for the 5-0 Broncos.  This week, Kyle Orton is up for the FedEx Air Player of the Week Award, while Knowshon Moreno is up for the Pepsi Rookie of the Week Award. Moreno has been nominated in three straight weeks, winning last […]