At this point, Detroit already has twice as many wins as last year, Marinelli's first season, and matched the most victories in any year under team president Matt Millen. It was also the third straight win for Detroit, which also more than doubled its largest margin of victory since Millen took over in Denver dropped below. The Broncos also lost in similarly lopsided fashion to San Diego earlier in the season.
Now, we find out what we're made of. The banged-up Broncos took more hits when quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Travis Henry were sidelined with injuries. Cutler left the game with a lower leg injury in the second quarter and was replaced by Patrick Ramsey. The Broncos were about to add another meaningless score in the final seconds, but receiver Brian Clark fumbled into the end zone.
The Lions started slowly, scoring only once in the first quarter on Jason Hanson 's first of three field goals. They led at halftime. It became a blowout in the third when defensive end Dewayne White picked up Ramsey's fumble and returned it for a TD and Shaun McDonald was untouched on a yard reception. Adding to the laugher, Shaun Rogers intercepted a screen pass and the pound defensive tackle rumbled 66 yards, scoring after stiff-arming Selvin Young to make it in the fourth quarter. Detroit is the only team in the NFC undefeated at home, starting for the first time since moving back downtown in Kitna was of for yards, with two scores and no turnovers.
Kevin Jones ran for 71 yards and four receivers caught at least three passes. Ramsey completed 29 of 46 passes for yards with a TD pass to Brandon Stokley , an interception and a fumble. Brandon Marshall caught nine passes for 96 yards, but dropped three passes on one drive alone.
Game notes Detroit, which had won two games by 18 points under Millen, enjoyed its biggest win since beating Jacksonville in Denver was handed its worst loss since losing to New Orleans in White left arm was injured on his score.
Broncos FS John Lynch was inactive with a pinched nerve in his neck. Buffalo ended up leading the game for over 51 minutes of the contest. Denver lead for one second. In the first quarter, the Broncos were the first to score with a nine yard touchdown pass from Cutler to WR Brandon Stokley after taking the ball from the Raiders with an interception by Alex Ludwig.
The second quarter began with another interception by Marcus Thomas after a deflection by John Lynch. The game was then halted due to lightning , but resumed after several minutes. Denver failed to capitalize however, with Cutler throwing an interception that led to a Raider field goal by Sebastian Janikowski. Later however the Broncos capitalized on a 40 yard run by Selvin Young , finishing the drive with a 4 yard touchdown by Cecil Sapp.
The Broncos then forced a punt by Oakland and drove for a 23 yard field goal by Elam, putting them up 17—3 at the half. Denver began the second half with a drive that ended with a missed field goal by Elam.
They then kicked an onside kick which they recovered but failed to drive due to penalties. However Gerard Warren then sacked Cutler in the end zone for a safety to begin the fourth quarter. Oaklend punted on their next possession, but Cutler threw an interception to Thomas Howard who returned it 44 yards for a score. Oakland made a two-point conversion, making it 20—17 Oakland. Later in the quarter Elam kicked a 20 yard field goal with in time remaining to tie to score at 20— The Raiders failed to score, throwing an interception to Dre Bly to send the game into overtime.
The Broncos won the coin toss to get the ball first in overtime, but failed to score, punting it to Oakland. Raider Lamont Jordan then broke a 33 yard run to set up a 52 yard field goal attempt by Janikowski. Denver called time out just before the Raiders got the snap off and so Janikowski's successful kick did not count. On his next attempt he hooked it left, giving Denver the ball. The Broncos then drove to the Oakland 4 yard line, then kicked a game winning field goal by Elam.
Following their OT win over the Raiders, the Broncos stayed at home for an intraconference duel with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the third quarter, Denver continued to trail as the Jaguars increased its lead with Carney's yard field goal, which was the only score of the period.
However, Jacksonville sealed their win with Carney kicking a yard field goal. The Broncos got close with Cutler getting a 2-yard TD run. Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Colts, the Broncos went home for a Week 5 divisional duel with the San Diego Chargers.
In the second quarter, the Chargers continued its offensive revival with kicker Nate Kaeding getting a yard field goal. Afterwards, the Broncos would get their only score of the game, as kicker Jason Elam got a yard field goal. San Diego would end the half with Kaeding nailing a yard field goal.
With their third-straight loss, not only did the Broncos fall to 2—3 entering their bye week, but the loss marked their worse home loss since losing to the Kansas City Chiefs 56—10 on Oct. Coming off their bye week, the Broncos stayed at home for a Sunday night intraconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fortunately, kicker Jason Elam came through for the third time this year as he nailed the game-winning yard field goal.
Coming off their Sunday night home win over the Steelers, the Broncos stayed at home for a Monday Night interconference fight with the Green Bay Packers. In the second quarter, Green Bay took the lead with kicker Mason Crosby getting a yard and a yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Broncos began to rally as kicker Jason Elam got a yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Denver managed to get a last-second yard field goal from Elam to send the game into overtime.
With the loss, not only did the Broncos fall to 3—4, but it also marked the first time in franchise history that they lost to Green Bay at home. In the first quarter, Denver trailed early as Lions kicker Jason Hanson managed to get a yard field goal for the only score of the period.
The Lions would end the half with Hanson kicking a yard field goal. Duckett got a 3-yard TD run. In the first quarter, Denver drew first blood with kicker Jason Elam getting a yard field goal. The Chiefs would respond with kicker Dave Rayner getting a yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Broncos trailed as K. Safety Bernard Pollard blocked a punt that was deep in Denver territory. The ball would roll out the back of the endzone for a safety. The Broncos would respond with Elam kicking a yard field goal.
However, the Chiefs would regain the lead prior to halftime as Rayner kicked a yard field goal. Kansas City would answer with Rayner nailing a yard field goal.
With the win, not only did Denver improve to 4—5, but it also marked their first win at Arrowhead Stadium since Coming off an impressive divisional road win over the Chiefs, the Broncos went home for a Week 11 Monday Night intraconference duel with the Tennessee Titans.
Afterwards, the Broncos regained some of their lead with kicker Jason Elam getting a yard and a yard field goal. Tennessee would end the half with kicker Rob Bironas getting a yard field goal. The Titans would reply with Young getting a 4-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, Tennessee drew closer as Bironas nailed a yard field goal. Coming off their home win over the Titans, the Broncos flew to Soldier Field for a Week 12 interconference duel with the Chicago Bears.
In the first quarter, Denver trailed early as Bears kicker Robbie Gould managed to get a yard field goal.
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