Author: Chris Tomasson
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Broncos drop Geno Smith 6 times while competing against each other for sacks
When it comes to sacks, Broncos defensive players compete against each other. In the 10-7 win over Las Vegas on Thursday night at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver had six sacks of Raiders quarterback Beno Smith. “I you don’t get to the quarterback in the first two steps, you’re not getting a sack here,’’…
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Sluggish Broncos hold on to defeat hapless Raiders 10-7
Once again, the Broncos had a sluggish first three quarters. At least this time they didn’t need a fourth-quarter rally. In an ugly game on Thursday Night Football, the Broncos struggled to beat the hapless Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 at Empower Field at Mile High. Wil Lutz kicked a 32-yard field goal with 5 seconds…
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Broncos sign Michael Bandy to 53-man roster, elevate Marcedes Lewis, Reese Taylor to face Raiders
Entering Thursday night’s home game against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Broncos promoted wide receiver Michael Bandy from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Bandy took the spot of defensive back J.T. Gray, who was waived Tuesday with an injury designation. He will return punts against the Raiders with Marvin Mims Jr. out with…
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With Broncos a huge favorite vs. Raiders, TE Evan Engram can speak from experience about not to take opponent lightly
Evan Engram might want to remind his Broncos teammates what happened in Denver on Oct. 15, 2017. Engram then was a rookie tight end with the New York Giants. They were 0-5 and a 13.5-point underdog when they came to then-named Sports Authority Field to face the 3-1 Broncos on “Sunday Night Football.” The Giants,…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Raiders
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Thursday night’s game between the Broncos (7-2) and Raiders (2-6) at Empower Field at Mile High: Offense After a 44-34 win over Dallas, Denver’s inconsistent offense returned in last Sunday’s 18-15 win at Houston. But the Cowboys have a woeful defense while the Texans have…
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Broncos WR Marvin Mims to sit out vs. Raiders along with CB Pat Surtain, TE Nate Adkins
The Broncos will be without wide receiver and All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. for a second straight game. Denver on Wednesday ruled Mims out for Thursday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High due to a concussion. That could put wide receiver Michael Bandy in line to again be…
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Sean Payton says Broncos didn’t come close to a trade at deadline and players not surprised
ENGLEWOOD – The Broncos made no deals at the trade deadline Tuesday. That elicited mostly shrugs from players in the locker room. With the Broncos 7-2 entering Thursday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High, multiple players said head coach Sean Payton had been telling them all along he…
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Broncos QB Bo Nix has ‘it’ in comeback win over Texans
HOUSTON – Courtland Sutton tried Sunday to define what it means about Bo Nix having “it.” Against the Houston Texans, the Broncos quarterback had just the second game of his two-year career in which he completed less than 50% of his passes. But Nix battled throughout the game and led the Broncos to yet another…
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Tight end Marcedes Lewis, 41, calls it ‘amazing’ to become oldest player in Broncos history
HOUSTON — After becoming Sunday the oldest player in Broncos history, tight end Marcedes Lewis was simply happy to have earned another day in the NFL. Lewis, 41 and in his 20th NFL season, was signed last Wednesday to Denver’s practice squad. He was elevated Saturday to the active roster and got in on the…
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Broncos mount another 4th-quarter comeback in 18-15 win over Texans
HOUSTON – They have had quick recoveries and ones that seem to move in slow motion. Nevertheless, these battling Broncos are beginning to corner the market on comebacks. For the fourth time in the past five games, Denver on Sunday fought back after being behind in the fourth quarter to win. In the latest one,…