Horse Tracks: Gameday in Broncos Country

Finally some Broncos football to get excited about.

The last time the Broncos took the field was in the days before Halloween. Thanksgiving is now just 10-days away. It’s doesn’t just feel like an eternity, it’s been one.

So what can we expect on Monday when the Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos?

Will this be the Denver Broncos team that held the Chiefs without a touchdown before the bye? Will this be the team that allowed 70-points to Miami?

At the beginning of the season, it was clear who this team was. To call them middling would be generous. This was a Broncos team racing to the bottom, looking for a warm spot to curl up and die.

Suddenly, in games against the Packers and Chiefs at Mile High, players were tackling, moving the ball, minimizing mistakes. Could it be that the Broncos were turning the corner on the 2023 season?

The Broncos are in Buffalo for Monday Night Football and we’ll soon find out. With 14-days to get ready, expectations are high that Denver is a team on the rise. What better opportunity to prove to the world that the Broncos aren’t a bottom-of-the-barrel team than to beat a team many had pegged to go to the Super Bowl in Buffalo? What better opportunity to do so than against Broncos legend Von Miller?

With the NFL’s attention fixed fully on Monday Night Football, there is no better time than now to show the world that the Broncos are a team to be reckoned with.

…all the Broncos have to do is reach out and take it.

HEADLINES

Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills: How to watch, listen and live stream
How to watch, listen to and live stream the Broncos’ Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 13, 2023.

NFL stats and records, Week 10: Texans’ C.J. Stroud, Chargers’ Justin Herbert reach new passing heights
NFL Research offers the best nuggets from each week of games in the NFL. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season.

Niners RB Christian McCaffrey’s record-tying scoring streak snapped at 17 games
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey’s touchdown streak was snapped at 17 games in a 34-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving him tied with Hall of Famer Lenny Moore for the all-time NFL record.

Deshaun Watson leads Browns to ‘statement’ win vs. Ravens – ESPN
Led by Deshaun Watson, the Browns rallied from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit for what they called a “statement” and “defining” victory Sunday against the division-leading Ravens.

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray leads winning drive in return – ESPN
Kyler Murray was back to his clutch ways in his return from an ACL injury last year, leading the Cardinals to a thrilling 25-23 win over the Falcons with a late drive.

5 NFL games end on game-winning field goals, most in one day – ESPN
Jason Myers sent the Seahawks to a 29-26 win over the Commanders on Sunday when he hit a 43-yard field goal in the final seconds. That kick also sent Week 10 of the NFL season into the record books.

Joshua Dobbs accounts for 312 yards, 2 TDs in Vikings’ win – ESPN
Joshua Dobbs picked up Sunday right where he left off last week in Atlanta, accounting for 312 offensive yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings’ 27-19 victory over the Saints.

Texans’ last-second win vs. Bengals nets $5.5M parlay payout – ESPN
One of the largest payouts on a parlay bet ever reported by a U.S. sportsbook — $5.5 million — came down to the final seconds and a game-winning drive authored by Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud.

Brandon Staley accepts blame for Chargers’ defense giving up 41 points, 533 yards – NBC Sports
The Lions’ offense dominated the Chargers’ defense in Sunday’s 41-38 win, gaining 533 yards with no sacks or turnovers.

Antonio Pierce on throwing to Davante Adams: I’m not stupid, I know who to get the ball to – NBC Sports
After complaining for much of this season that he wasn’t getting the ball enough, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was the focal point of the passing game in Sunday night’s win over the Jets.

Doug Pederson: Loss to 49ers should be “a little bit of a wakeup call” – NBC Sports
The Jaguars had built up some good vibes after winning five straight games going into their bye.

2023 NFL season, Week 10: What We Learned from Sunday’s games
Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from all of Sunday’s action in Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season.

‘Fast, physical and violent’ Lions buoyed by four fourth-down conversions in win over Chargers
Lions head coach Dan Campbell wanted his team to ‘play fast, physical and violent,’ and it did just that, turning a quartet of fourth-down conversions into a 41-38 win over the Chargers, NFL.com senior national columnist Judy Battista writes.

Bill Belichick on benching QB Mac Jones in loss to Colts: ‘Thought it was time for a change’
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick declined to indicate who would start for New England in Week 12 after he benched Mac Jones for the final drive of Sunday’s loss to Colts.

Giants players, coaches get heated on sidelines as Cowboys cruise in Week 10 blowout – CBSSports.com
Things are not so pretty in New York

2023 NFL Week 10 injury roundup: Derek Carr suffers concussion, hurts shoulder; Kwon Alexander tears Achilles – CBSSports.com
A look at all the key names who got hurt Sunday

Jets turned down Carson Wentz in favor of Zach Wilson, before QB signed with Rams, per report – CBSSports.com
Wilson is 11-18 as a starter in his career

2024 NFL Draft order: Giants climb up to No. 2 spot after embarrassing loss to Cowboys – CBSSports.com
The Bears are in an early position to draft Nos. 2 and 3 overall

Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb just became first player in NFL history to pull off this improbable receiving feat – CBSSports.com
Dallas’ star WR just made NFL history

Aaron Rodgers targeting historic mid-December return, as Jets QB gives update on Achilles recovery – CBSSports.com
We have our first major bucket of water on the rehab timeline