The Broncos posted a shutout on Sunday as they blanked the Tennessee Titans 16-0 at home in Denver to improve their record to 2-4. It was a dominating performance on defense that saw them register 7 sacks and 3 interceptions. The Broncos defense posted the shutout and now have a two-game winning streak as they get ready for the Chiefs to come to Denver on Thursday night. Here are my thoughts and observations on the game...
1) Denver's defense was dominant. They completely shut down the run game for the Titans and Derrick Henry did nothing all day. Also, they got to Marcus Mariota all game, and he actually got benched for Ryan Tannehill in the fourth quarter. It was the type of performance we have been waiting for from Vic Fangio's defense all year long. They held the Titans to 2-14 on 3rd down conversions, 204 total yards, and forced 3 turnovers. That's about as good as it gets for a defense.
2) Alexander Johnson continues to make plays and impress at ILB. He had 1.5 sacks and led the team with 9 total tackles. He continues to stand out on the field.
3) Kareem Jackson really looks like a difference maker as well. He is all over the field and makes play after play. I was happy to see him get an interception at the end of the game to seal the win. Chris Harris Jr. was also his stellar self. He had an interception and was just a force all game long. Derek Wolfe had two sacks and played his best game of the year as well.
4) The Broncos offense wasn't good but it did enough to put up 16 points and win the game. They got a field goal on their first possession, a field goal late in the first half, and a TD late in the third quarter to basically seal the win. I think they did play it a little too safe at times, but the way the game was playing out, they needed to do that with the way their defense was playing. Philip Lindsay had over 70 yards rushing and punched in the TD to make it 13-0.
5) It was nice to see the Broncos go with the blue jersey and white pants combination for this home game. They were also honoring Champ Bailey at halftime and putting him in the Ring of Fame. Champ is one of my all-time favorite Broncos and I even got my son his first Broncos jersey when he was born with #24 Bailey.
6) Two wins in a row is nice but the Broncos still have a hole to get out of before they can start to make something out of this season. They are 2-4 and host the 4-2 Chiefs on Thursday Night Football in Denver. The Chiefs come in losing two in a row at home, but it will be very tough to try to slow down that KC offense-even at home. Win this game on Thursday night and we might have something brewing.
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