Broncos Defense Jumps on Peyton's Rally, Finish Chiefs off

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - After leading the 11th fourth-quarter or overtime game-winning or -tying drive in his +Denver Broncos career and eclipsing the 70,000 career-passing mark, it's easy to see why quarterback Peyton Manning says that Thursday's stunning 31-24 win over divisional foe +Kansas City Chiefs is one he'll never forget.

"To win a division game on the road, [in] a great atmosphere," said Manning. "This place is always just a great place to play football and the crowd was rocking tonight and they were into it. I thought it was two really good teams battling out there and we were real fortunate to come up on top. But this is one that you'll always remember. Certainly the way it ended."

Manning isn't exaggerating about the Broncos' wild ending, either. H/T - +The Denver Post  

Broncos Offense Clicks at right time, defense pounces on its Chances to Stun AFC West foe, Chiefs, in Thriller

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Peyton Manning made history Thursday night. And not by becoming the first player to announce his retirement during a game. After persistent talk of his demise, Manning showed resolve in the +Denver Broncos' 31-24 victory over the +Kansas City Chiefs that will long be remembered for Denver's two touchdowns in nine seconds that came in the last minute of the AFC West game.

With the Broncos trailing 14-0, criticism of Manning could be heard from Arrowhead Stadium to old Mile High. Legends, outside of John Elway, rarely exit on their own terms. There's an awkward dance of diminished skills and hurt feelings. Manning will leave someday. But not on this day.

"This guy took a lot of (bleep) this week," coach Gary Kubiak said as he gave Manning a game ball, as shown on postgame video posted online by the Broncos.

Manning beat the Chiefs for a ninth consecutive time — no other quarterback has done that — and the Broncos won their 13th consecutive division road game, an NFL record... H/T +The Denver Post - Original (rest of story) click here

The "DENVERS" are just getting out of idle...

" ... game tied at 24, but the Denvers weren't done yet!" #DENvsKC newsreel http://t.co/ExyyZVHoMd pic.twitter.com/uRmExJT7WT

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 19, 2015

Vance Walker has Chance at Redemption: Plus, he chose Mile High over Seahawks (+Denver Post)

Vance Walker brings value, versatility in attempt to rebound with Broncos

Defensive end was used sparingly with Kansas City Chiefs last season

Original story by +Troy Renck of +The Denver Post

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Vance Walker sits on the bench against the Denver Broncos at +Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 14, 2014. (Doug Pensinger, +Getty Images)

Mar 12:
Broncos sign DE Vance Walker to two-year, $4M contract

Mar 11:
DE Vance Walker to visit with Broncos this week

Vance Walker found obscurity in Kansas City.

It wasn't supposed to happen this way. The Chiefs chased Walker in free agency last March, turning him into their prized offseason acquisition, and almost immediately he became lost on their depth chart.

Walker played well. If he played. He started twice and logged more than 20 snaps in only three games. Seen as a catalyst to an evolving defensive line mix, he turned into a casualty, released after one year.

"I dealt with that when it happened. It's an unfortunate situation. I can complain about it, but I've let it go months ago," Walker said last week.

For the Broncos, Walker's inability to crack the Chiefs' rotation might be the best thing to happen for them. He remained a productive, if sparingly-used player, last season. The Chiefs guaranteed Walker $3.75 million on a three-year, $13.75-million contract. The Broncos  kept him from signing with the Seahawks when he agreed to a two-year, $4-million contract with a $1.5-million signing bonus.

Story continued at original source

Vance Walker brings value, versatility in attempt to rebound with Broncos http://t.co/ikSGubJGVB by @TroyRenck pic.twitter.com/gQKLH1r8s3

— Denver Post Broncos (@PostBroncos) May 23, 2015

FINISH STRONG!!

Let's seal down - 3rd Down fellas!! C'mon, smart football!

Emmanuel Sanders, former Steelers WR, signs 3-Year deal with Broncos

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BY TIM POLZER

Emmanuel Sanders recorded career bests in his fourth NFL season. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Emmanuel Sanders recorded career bests in his fourth NFL season. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

The +Denver Broncos are expected to sign free agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Albert Breer of NFL Network later reported an agreement to terms.

Denver is giving former Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders a 3-year, $15M contract. Team announced agreement.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2014

Emmanuel Sanders' deal in Denver is for three years, per Broncos source. Not sure on length of his Chiefs' deal.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 16, 2014

The former +Pittsburgh Steelers wideout reportedly was scheduled to visit the 49ers Saturday after previous meetings with the +Jacksonville Jaguars  and +Kansas City Chiefs.

On Friday, ESPN’s Scott Brown reported some NFL teams were wary of medical concerns surrounding Sanders including a screw in each foot. He has not missed a game in each of the past two seasons after missing eight games in his first two NFL seasons.

Sanders, who turns 27 on Monday, recorded career bests in receptions (67), receiving yards (740) and touchdown catches (six) in his first season as a fulltime starter.

He reportedly is believed to be seeking a contract similar to the five-year, $31.5 million deal ($13.25 million guaranteed) given former Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate by the Lions earlier this week.

BURKE: NFL free agency’s winners and losers

The free agent market for receivers was reduced Saturday morning when the Patriots re-signed Julian Edelman. The Broncos are likely looking at Sanders as an option after receiver Eric Decker signed a five-year, $36.25M deal with the Jets on Thursday.

Original piece below:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334406/article/emmanuel-sanders-agrees-to-join-denver-broncos

Broncos Prep Week 14 in Review

Joan Niiesen from The Denver Post reported:

Links to and all photos courtesy of: +The Denver Post

In the week leading up to facing the Titans in Week 13, things were pretty uneventful at Dove Valley. Monday morning for once brought no new major injuries, with the biggest worry for the week by far the frigid temperatures. Coach John Fox also returned to his duties after four weeks away, which slotted Jack Del Rio back into his role of just defensive coordinator.

The Broncos will face the Titans at 2:05 p.m. Sunday. For those of you smart enough to know that standing for hours in single-digit temperatures is perhaps an unwise move, it’ll be broadcast on CBS.

John Fox speaks to the media at Dove Valley on Monday, his first day back on the job. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)

Monday: Fox returned to Dove Valley Monday morning and resumed his duties as the team’s head coach. Fox addressed the media for about 25 minutes, talking about everything from the stress of being away to what he’s seen in recent games. In more good news for the Broncos, there were no major injuries from Sunday’s game, a rare occurrence after injuries have dominated recent Mondays.

Tuesday: The Broncos had Tuesday off, and it was for the most part a quiet day, which has been unusual of late.

Montee Ball celebrates after making a long run against the Chiefs Sunday. (Aaron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)

Stories:
• “John Fox returns to work as Denver Broncos’ head coach,”by Joan Niesen, The Denver Post
• “Derek Wolfe released from hospital, returns to Broncos after seizure-like symptoms,”by Mike Klis, The Denver Post
• “Hochman: Broncos’ Knowshon Moreno tears up, and Montee Ball tears it up,” by Benjamin Hochman, The Denver Post
• “NFL should at long last trade chains for lasers when marking 1st downs,” by Joan Niesen, The Denver Post

Wednesday: The Broncos practiced indoors on Wednesday, their first such practice of 2013. With temperatures in the single-digits and snow falling strong enough to impede visibility, going outdoors simply wasn’t an option. Wednesday also marked Fox’s first practice since his bye-week heart surgery and another day off for Peyton Manning.

Stories:
• “Broncos’ Peyton Manning would have changed Tennessee Titans,” by Mike Klis, The Denver Post
• “Broncos Mailbag: With Peyton Manning, is Denver’s playbook too slim?” by Mike Klis, The Denver Post
• “Peyton Manning ices out critics of cold-weather play,” by Lindsay Jones, USA Today
• “2013: The Year of the Injury?” by Jenny Vrentas, The MMQB
• “The NFL’s Three-Quarters-Season Awards Winners,” by Bill Barnwell, Grantland

Peyton Manning drops back to throw during practice Thursday, wearing his glove.(John Leyba, The Denver Post)

Thursday: The Broncos practiced outside Thursday after being relegated to the indoors Wednesday. In single-digit temperatures, Manning did not actually disintigrate into a cloud of dust, shocking all the cold-weather naysayers. He practiced in full, as did Joel Dreessen, who also missed Wednesday. Only Derek Wolfe and Trindon Holliday missed practice, and only Demaryius Thomas was limited.

Stories:
• “Kiszla: No hurry, hurry for Peyton Manning’s big call,” by Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post
• “Record books await rewrite by Denver Broncos offense,” by Joan Niesen, The Denver Post

Friday: Friday was a relatively uneventful day at the Broncos’ facility, apart from the coldest temperatures yet of the week. Only Derek Wolfe missed the team’s final practice before it faces Tennessee on Sunday.

Peyton's Arm Strength Looked Good Against KC

Peyton Manning in Week 13 at Arrowhead,
dropping back at the +Kansas City Chiefs 

Greg Cosell’s Film Review: Peyton Manning’s arm strength looked really good against Kansas City

A week after a loss at New England, when there were plenty of critics questioning Peyton Manning's arm strength, the Broncos' quarterback showed that his arm is just fine. Manning drove the ball down the field against the Chiefs last …
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BRONCOS WR ERIC DECKER NAMED AFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Eric Decker, Broncos WR, leaving
after the game. Photo Rights: USA Today

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career, the NFL informed the Broncos on Wednesday.

Decker caught eight passes for 174 yards (21.8 avg.) and a franchise-record four touchdowns in Denver’s 35-28 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. His three second-half scores helped the Broncos overcome an early 14-point deficit to capture their 10th consecutive win in divisional play.

His four receiving touchdowns equaled the most by a player in the NFL this season (Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones vs. NYJ, 10/27/13) and represented the highest total in a road game in more than six years (Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss at Buf., 11/18/07). Decker’s performance also marked just the 12 time in NFL history a player has totaled at least 170 receiving yards and four touchdowns in a single game.

Decker’s accomplishment represents the fourth Offensive Player of the Week recognition for a Bronco this season (Peyton Manning, Weeks 1 & 3; Demaryius Thomas, Week 10) and the 52nd in team history since the award was initiated in 1984.  

PLAYERS WITH 170 RECEIVING YARDS AND FOUR TOUCHDOWNS, SINGLE GAME, NFL HISTORY

Player	Opp. (Date)	Rec.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
Art Powell, Oak.	vs. Hou. (12/22/63)	10	247	24.7	4
Roy Jefferson, Pit.	vs. Atl. (11/3/68)	11	199	18.1	4
Lance Alworth, S.D.	vs. Den. (12/1/68)	9	171	19.0	4
Bob Hayes, Dal.	vs. Hou. (12/20/70)	6	187	31.2	4
Harold Jackson, LAN	vs. Dal. (10/14/73)	7	238	34.0	4
Jerry Butler, Buf.	vs. NYJ (9/23/79)	10	255	25.5	4
Earnest Gray, NYG	vs. Stl. (9/7/80)	9	174	19.3	4
Wesley Walker, NYJ	vs. Mia. (9/21/86)	6	194	32.3	4
Jerry Rice, S.F.	vs. Atl. (10/14/90)	13	225	17.3	5
Jerry Rice, S.F.	vs. T.B. (11/14/93)	8	172	21.5	4
Terrell Owens, Dal.	vs. Was. (11/18/07)	8	173	21.6	4
Eric Decker, Den.	vs. K.C. (12/1/13)	8	174	21.8	4