Author: Chris Tomasson
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Broncos fall to Patriots 10-7 in snowy AFC Championship Game
The Broncos have had a lot of fantastic finishes this season, but two plays in the first half doomed them Sunday. The Broncos lost 10-7 to the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile HIgh in the AFC Championship Game, with the second half played in a snowstorm. The score was tied 7-7 when…
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WR Troy Franklin inactive, replaced by Elijah Moore vs. Patriots
As expected, wide receiver Troy Franklin was inactive for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against New England due to a hamstring injury and was replaced by Elijah Moore. Moore was elevated Saturday from the practice squad. The Denver Gazette had previously reported that the Broncos wanted Moore for the game at Empower Field at Mile High…
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Broncos’ John Franklin-Myers had a Super Bowl sack vs. Patriots and is looking for more | NFL Insider
John Franklin-Myers has been trying to figure out the best way to frame a jersey and a pair of gloves he has at his home in Texas. In Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3, 2019, Franklin-Myers, then a rookie defensive lineman with the Los Angeles Rams, beat eventual four-time Pro Bowl guard Joe Thuney and…
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Patriots at Broncos predictions | AFC Championship Game
The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the No. 1 Broncos (14-3) and No. 2 New England Patriots (14-3) at Empower Field at Mile High: Paul Klee’s pick: Broncos 20, Patriots 18 Anyone else tired of Chris Tomasson winning our NFL predictions every season? That’s an elite NFL writer for ya.…
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Broncos moves: Luke Wattenberg activated, Elijah Moore, Michael Bandy elevated, Bo Nix to IR
The Broncos will have a new quarterback in the lineup Sunday but at least an old face at center. The Broncos on Saturday activated center Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve, and he is expected to start in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against New England at Empower Field at Mile High. He then would snap to…
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Frank Crum’s dad, a state senator, says fans in Wyoming ‘all talking’ about his son’s TD for Broncos
When state senator Gary Crum was walking the halls at the Wyoming State Capitol this past week, all anybody wanted to talk about was his son’s touchdown. Broncos tackle Frank Crum caught a stunning 7-yard touchdown pass last Saturday in the second quarter of a 33-30 overtime win over Buffalo in a divisional playoff game.…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Patriots
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Broncos (15-3) and Patriots (16-3) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense All eyes will be on Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who takes over after Bo Nix broke his right ankle in overtime of last weekend’s 33-30 playoff win…
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With Jarrett Stidham replacing Bo Nix, J.K. Dobbins out, Broncos still confident vs. Patriots
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos coach Sean Payton gave a nod Friday to his mentor Bill Parcells. Before Jeff Hostetler as a backup quarterback led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl XXV victory in the 1990 season, his then-coach Parcells told the team, “Listen, if we lose it’s not going to be because of that…
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Broncos’ J.K. Dobbins ruled out vs. Patriots, Troy Franklin is questionable, Pat Bryant to play
ENGLEWOOD – After the Broncos placed running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve Nov. 15, a source said he could return this season if they advanced deep in the playoffs. Apparently, they are not yet deep enough. The Broncos on Friday ruled Dobbins out for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against New England at Empower Field…
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With Broncos and Patriots playing for AFC title, Gene Mingo, others recall historic 1960 game between teams
Sitting in the assisted living wing at Hilltop Reserve Senior Living in Denver, iconic do-everything former player Gene Mingo is trying to remember details from the first game he played for the Broncos. To help with matters, Mingo is shown on a cellphone some video highlights of Denver’s Sept. 9, 1960 road game against the…