The Broncos took care of business on Sunday with a convincing 38-10 rout of the Detroit Lions in Denver. The Broncos took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and blew the game open in the 3rd quarter to pull away with the easy victory. The win puts Denver at 7-6 with four games to go, and a chance to make a run for a wild card spot in the AFC. Here are my thoughts on the game.....
1) The two-headed rushing attack for Denver continues to be a strong point for this offense. Melvin Gordon had 111 yards and two touchdowns, and Javonte Williams had 73 yards and 1 rushing TD. He also added a receiving TD as well. Both players had big games and big holes to run through all game long. It was another big performance by the rushing game, and if Denver can continue to do that, they will be in every game down the stretch.
2) Teddy Bridgewater was efficient enough and threw 2 TD passes to help guide the offense. He didn't really have to do much, and if the running game is working that well for Denver, then why even worry about throwing the ball that much.
3) The defense was solid once again. DreMont Jones had a huge game with 2 sacks. Shelby Harris had a big game as well, and Justin Simmons added a diving interception. This defense has really played well the last month. If it can continue to do that, then it will make Denver a very tough team to beat the last month of the season.
4) The Broncos did what they had to do. They controlled the line of scrimmage on offense and ran the ball at will against the Lions. Detroit had a combination of injuries and Covid related issues that hampered their team, and Denver was able to take advantage. After grabbing a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, the Lions came back to make it 14-10, but a late field goal before the half put Denver up 17-10. A Lions fumble on the first drive of the third quarter gave the Broncos the ball in good field position and a TD pass from Bridgewater to Williams made it 24-10 and put the game away. The Broncos did what they had to do. It would be great if we played the Lions every week.
5) A special moment started the game. The Broncos took the field for their first offensive play with only 10 players, and WR Courtland Sutton stayed on the sideline. This was done as a tribute to former WR Demaryius Thomas, who passed away on Thursday. The Broncos were given a penalty, but the Lions declined the penalty, and Sutton jogged onto the field for the first play. It was a really nice tribute and nice moment to remember Thomas. The chants of "DT" throughout the stadium gave me chills. The Broncos did a great job paying respects to DT throughout the weekend and during the game.
6) Denver's win gives them a 7-6 record and they are in the playoff chase in the AFC. It is nice to have meaningful games in December once again. This week they host the 7-6 Bengals in a huge, huge game. This game is basically a playoff game, and hopefully the Broncos can come out on top and get to 8-6.
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