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Will Drew Lock ‘make or break’ the Broncos future?
Come Monday, Drew Lock will enter the most the critical postseason of his young career, hoping to answer one question: Is he the guy? The Broncos second-year quarterback has been inconsistent in his 17 career starts, showing bits and pieces of his potential while simultaneously making plays that have left many wondering if he’s capable…
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Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. could miss multiple games because of coronavirus protocols
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will not play against Phoenix on Friday night because of the NBA’s coronavirus protocols. There’s no timetable for his return and he could miss multiple games because of contact tracing. Porter is second on the team in scoring with a 19.5-point average. He was a first-round pick out of…
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Denver Broncos’ Melvin Gordon needs 107 yards to hit 1,000 yards rushing second time in career
Melvin Gordon’s magic number Sunday is 107. That’s exactly how many rushing yards the Broncos running back will need against the Raiders in the last game of the season to hit 1,000 yards for the second time in his career. Denver’s leading rusher is having arguably the second-best season in his career, totaling 893 yards…
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Undrafted rookie, NFL journeyman Parnell Motley trying to take full advantage of opportunity with Broncos
Parnell Motley hadn’t played a snap at cornerback in exactly 365 days when he entered the fourth quarter of the Broncos-Chargers game Sunday. The undrafted rookie cornerback came in for De’Vante Bausby on third and goal from the 2-yard line. The Chargers went right at Motley, targeting Mike Williams in the back of the end…
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Broncos rookie roundup: Jerry Jeudy ranks second in NFL in drops
Following a season-high five drops against the Chargers on Sunday, rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is second in the NFL in drops this season with 12, according to Pro Football Focus. He’s only behind Pittsburgh’s Diontae Johnson, who’s dropped 14. Jeudy’s drops were costly for the Broncos in the 19-16 loss, as two of the…
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Three games gamblers should monitor in Week 17 of the NFL season
The final week of the NFL season is upon us. We have no shortage of drama, with two divisional titles up for grabs in the NFC East and AFC South. We also have five teams in the AFC at 10-5 fighting for only four playoff spots. The NFC picture is less hectic with four teams…
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Phillip Lindsay placed on injured reserve, ending season for Denver running back: Report
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Phillip Lindsay’s season appears to be finished, according to a tweet from Denver’s 9News. The Broncos placed Lindsay on injured reserve with knee and hip injuries, according to the tweet sent by Mike Klis on Saturday. The move would put an end to the running…
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Diontae Spencer’s first NFL punt return touchdown sparks Broncos, begins new conversation with Vic Fangio
Diontae Spencer and Vic Fangio will have to find something else to talk about. Since Fangio and the Broncos brought Spencer to Denver from the Canadian Football League, the Broncos’ coach and his return specialist frequently discussed producing the team’s first punt return for a touchdown since 2015. “Him and I have had many short…
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Broncos vs Panthers injury report: Left tackle Garett Bolles to miss first game of his career with illness
Broncos starting left tackle Garett Bolles will miss the first game of his career, after not feeling well Sunday morning and being ruled out with an illness for the game against the Carolina Panthers. According to 9News’ Mike Klis, Bolles has not tested positive for COVID-19. Bolles has not missed a game since being drafted…
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Broncos rookie roundup: Essang Bassey records first career interception against Saints
Kendall Hinton, an undrafted rookie practice squad wide receiver who played quarterback for the Broncos on Sunday, wasn’t the only Wake Forest grad thrown into the spotlight in Denver’s 31-3 loss to the Saints. Fellow undrafted rookie defensive back Essang Bassey had his first career interception against New Orleans. And that interception led to the…