The Broncos snapped a two-game losing streak with a 20-13 win over the Dolphins in Denver on Sunday. The win improved the Broncos record to 4-6. It was a game in which Denver's defense dominated throughout and they even forced Tua Tagovailoa to the bench early in the 4th quarter. Here are my thoughts and observations on the win.....
1) Justin Simmons made the game-saving interception on Ryan Fitzpatrick as the Dolphins were driving with only a few minutes left in the game. Simmons has had a big year, and he deserves a long-term deal in Denver next year.
2) The Broncos defense was dominant in this game. They suffocated Tua all game and registered 6 sacks. Miami actually got better when they put Fitzpatrick in the game because they had not shot with Tua in there. He looked overwhelmed. Credit Vic Fangio and his defense for coming up with a stifling gameplan.
3) The game was only close at the end because Melvin Gordon fumbled at the Miami 1 yard line going into the endzone for a touchdown that would have made it 27-13. Instead, the fumble kept the score at 20-13 and gave the Dolphins a chance. This Broncos team just doesn't make things easy.
4) Drew Lock started 0-6 on the day and threw an interception on the third play of the game. After that, he settled in and played very well. The Broncos were able to run the ball effectively with Gordon and Philip Lindsay (FINALLY) and it kept the pressure off of Lock. He was able to hit some big passes off of play action, especially on first down, and made some really nice throws as the game went on. This is what they have to do for Lock. Run the ball, play-action off of it, and keep Lock in manageable situations.
5) This was a good win for Denver considering that they were underdogs to the 6-3 Dolphins and no one picked them to win the game. Denver improves to 4-6 and they host the Saints next week with Taysom Hill at QB, who is subbing for the injured Drew Brees. Let's hope they can get another win and get to 5-6.
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