Frost-brewed and cold-filtered by Mario Sanelli. msanelli@denverpost.com or @mariosanellidp Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. The Broncos are playing on Christmas for the third time in franchise history. What a treat. With the fans at Arrowhead yelling, this game could be telling if the Broncos make the postseason this season. The Big Stuff Broncos’ chance of…
via Broncos Insider: Depleted roster, playoff update, by the numbers and more — The Denver Post
Amid a fully covered upper body of artwork, a large bold series of numbers on Shane Ray‘s right forearm screams the loudest. Each tattoo has a special meaning, Ray said, but 5600 best encapsulates who he is and where he’s going. It represents the block he grew up on off 56th Street and College Avenue…
DENVER (CBS4) – The Broncos know they most likely have to win out to have a realistic shot at the playoffs, and their game next week looks a little different now that Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has broken his fibula. Carr broke the bone when he was sacked in the fourth quarter of the…
via Broncos Could Face Carr-Less Raiders In Final Regular Season Game — CBS Denver
OAKLAND, Calif. — Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with an injured right leg , putting a serious damper on the Oakland Raiders’ 33-25 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Carr’s injury leaves a dark cloud over the best season for the…
via Derek Carr’s injury puts damper on Raiders’ 33-25 win over Colts — The Denver Post
The Denver Broncos have some serious work ahead of them if they are going to reach the NFL postseason. After winning six of their first eight games, this team has stumbled down the stretch, losing four of their past six. The Broncos are now 8-6, and need to beat the 10-4 Kansas City Chiefs on…
via A holiday wish list for the Denver Broncos — Mile High Sports
The Broncos are hoping to ring in the Christmas holiday with a win on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. After losing to the Patriots last week, Denver is essentially in a must-win situation these final two weeks to have a chance at the playoffs. Denver’s first meeting against the Chiefs this season was a close game, but…
via Bradley Roby: We have to have a sense of urgency — Mile High Sports
There is no Aqib Talib on that side of the ball. DeMarcus Ware. T.J. Ward. And perhaps that’s part of the problem. As many have opined (one of us since the middle of October – thanks, Laurie), where is the leadership on offense? Where is the guy who holds his fellow offensive players accountable for…
via Broncos offense in desperate need of a leader — Mile High Report – All Posts
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Broncos’ narrow path to the playoffs grew even more precarious Friday when their leading tackler and top two tight ends were ruled out for this weekend’s game against the Chiefs. The Broncos (8-6) could see their playoff hopes evaporate with a loss to the Chiefs (10-4) on Christmas night. Winning…
via Broncos Will Be Without 2 Starting Tight Ends For KC Showdown — CBS Denver
Calvin Pickard saved 38 shots in the Colorado Avalanche’s 2-1 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
via Avalanche End 5-Game Losing Streak With OT Win In Chicago — CBS Denver
Danilo Gallinari had 21 points and a season-high 11 rebounds and Wilson Chandler had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who lost a close one at the Pepsi Center.
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