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Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock looked good in his first game back from a shoulder injury against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Lock threw two interceptions but he also had three perfect passes dropped that should have been touchdowns. “I thought Drew played well yesterday,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Monday. “The big thing I was looking for with him was to see if … [Read more...] about Broncos QB Drew Lock played well in first game back from injury

The Denver Broncos had six scoring drives against the New England Patriots on Sunday. That’s a pretty good total. All of those scores being field goals isn’t so good. Surprisingly, those field goals were enough to beat the Patriots, 18-12. Kicking field goals probably won’t be enough to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. “Obviously I’m happy that we’re scoring,” Broncos … [Read more...] about After no touchdowns in Week 6, Broncos' offense aims to improve this week

Denver Broncos defenders are excelling in their second season under coach Vic Fangio, who led the defense to a top-10 ranking last year. This season, Denver’s defense is off to another strong start. In an 18-12 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Broncos’ defense totaled four sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions. “I was thoroughly impressed from start … [Read more...] about Vic Fangio 'thoroughly impressed' with Broncos' defense

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus kicked six field goals in an 18-12 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. McManus had a massive day in fantasy football but he was only started 4.5% of ESPN leagues. After Sunday’s game, McManus took to Twitter and called out the fantasy owners who didn’t start him. .@ESPNFantasy 95.5% of fantasy didn’t play me. Shout out to the 4.5% … [Read more...] about Broncos kicker Brandon McManus calls out owners who didn't start him in fantasy football

Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio provided brief updates on nine injured players during his Zoom press conference Monday. Fangio said guard Dalton Risner (shoulder) and returner Diontae Spencer (shoulder) are still undergoing testing. “We hope to have more of a confirmation later today on both of them,” Fangio said. “Both of them may or may not miss right now, but we really have … [Read more...] about Broncos coach Vic Fangio gives updates on 9 injured players

The Denver Broncos hosted free agent running back Damarea Crockett on a visit Tuesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. Crockett (5-11, 225 pounds) played with quarterback Drew Lock at Missouri from 2016-2018, rushing 380 times for 2,252 yards and 19 touchdowns. Crockett entered the league as a college free agent with the Houston Texans following the 2019 NFL … [Read more...] about Broncos host one of Drew Lock's college teammates on a free agent visit

After being cut by the Broncos last week, quarterback Blake Bortles is returning to Denver as a practice squad player, according to a report from KOA Radio’s Benjamin Allbright. This might be bad news for Jeff Driskel, who could be in danger of being cut when players begin returning from injured reserve later this week. The Broncos could part ways with Driskel by taking a $2.5 … [Read more...] about Report: Broncos signing QB Blake Bortles to practice squad

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay had a big game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, rushing 23 times for 101 yards in an 18-12 win. Here are Lindsay’s highlights from the game, courtesy of the NFL: https://embed.sendtonews.com/player4/embedcode.js?SC=g25UQU2ttv-1006997-7498&floatwidth=400&floatposition=bottom-right With the win, Denver improved to … [Read more...] about WATCH: Phillip Lindsay's highlights from Week 6

Fox Sports released a spoof trailer on Sunday entitled, “A Beautiful Scheduling Mind,” a fictional film about the NFL’s schedule guru. It’s pretty great: In theaters now, coming this summer: "A Beautiful Scheduling Mind" pic.twitter.com/1W05tlD6UF — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 18, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The video featured several references to … [Read more...] about Fox releases spoof trailer about NFL's schedule changes