CHFF: Broncos are a legit playoff contender

[broncos SB2010]

Ok. You can go through every game and do this for almost every team. Think about the Bronco's like the Ravens or the steelers from Big Ben's rookie year. The Bronco's are a good running team, with a good defense, and they dont turn the ball over.

Can they beat every team on their schedule? Sure. Can they lose to almost every team? Sure.

I will put it this way, if the Bronco's make the playoffs, I wouldnt want to play them.

Yep...because they are such a dangerous team...putting fear in everyone......oh brother.

They may have had a couple good games running the ball, that doesn't make them a good running team. The only reason they have so many yards rushing lately is because that is their ENTIRE offense. They are also a terrible passing team, ranked 31st in the league with 152 yards/game. This is just like the KC Chiefs from last year. The top rushing team in the league won the division playing bad teams then when they finally met the Ravens in the playoffs they got demolished 30-7. That's what the Broncos are this year..a team who has limited success against bad teams and get crushed by good teams. People are dreaming if they really think the Broncos have a legitimate shot at beating any of the good teams in the league right now.

[broncos SB2010]

Piss and moan all you want about it, but when it counted the team was able to perform in crunch time.

The defense will keep doing that for this 'lame' offense, and we will continue to keep games close as possible.

we will see. Come talk to me after the chicago game. after the NE game. and maybe after the SD game. When they get beat by 20 points will you feel the same way?

I agree the defense is playing well but they are playing well against terrible offenses..Miami, Oak, KC, and NYJ are not exactly offensive juggernauts.

[broncofanfromia]

Yep...because they are such a dangerous team...putting fear in everyone......oh brother.
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He's saying that because once you're in the playoffs, its really anyone's guess. Ask the saints about travelling to Seattle.

The Broncos are such an unpredictable team, wouldn't want to catch them on a day they're clicking on all cylinders.

[CoryWinget81]

... the Broncos and Raiders finish the season in first place in the division, what will break the tie?

They have split their two head-to-head games.

If it goes to points, the Broncos have an 11 point edge, but is that the next tie-breaker? Is it didvision and/or conference record?

According to the NFL:

Two Clubs

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss

[broncos SB2010]

He's saying that because once you're in the playoffs, its really anyone's guess. Ask the saints about travelling to Seattle.

The Broncos are such an unpredictable team, wouldn't want to catch them on a day they're clicking on all cylinders.

Matt Hasselbeck can actually convert 3rd downs and can hit an open receiver........
The Broncos haven't clicked on all cylinders yet this year, why would that start all of a sudden in the playoffs?

[broncofanfromia]

Matt Hasselbeck can actually convert 3rd downs and can hit an open receiver........
The Broncos haven't clicked on all cylinders yet this year, why would that start all of a sudden in the playoffs?

and our defense can actually rattle some heads and create TOs. So?

I'm sure Matt wasn't the only one playing that game.

[orange kool aid]

Matt Hasselbeck can actually convert 3rd downs and can hit an open receiver........
The Broncos haven't clicked on all cylinders yet this year, why would that start all of a sudden in the playoffs?

But it was the running game that beat the explosive Saints on that day.

[broncos SB2010]

But it was the running game that beat the explosive Saints on that day.

Hasselbeck was 22/35 for 272 yards and 4 TDs. Yep, all running game........

[beastlyskronk]

Hasselbeck was 22/35 for 272 yards and 4 TDs. Yep, all running game........

But it was Marshawn Lynch who had arguably the greatest run ever to win the game. I do agree with you though

[HUMCALC]

This is the happiest I've been since 2005

[PowderAddict]

I LOVED this line:

"2. If Tim Tebow arrived tonight, Von Miller kicked the door down for him."

It's complimentary football. It's the team playing as a TEAM. It's the offense not consistently putting the defense into bad situations and the defense not consistently putting the offense into bad situations.

It's been a winning formula.

And, I have an admission: Right now, I LOVE Foxball.

[broncos SB2010]

But it was Marshawn Lynch who had arguably the greatest run ever to win the game. I do agree with you though

I agree, that was the best run I can remember seeing.

[Sync]

10. Where is the hype? Ndamukong Suh was placed into the Hall of Fame for his 10-sack rookie season, but Von Miller is on pace for 15 sacks, 77 tackles and five forced fumbles.

CHFF spits the truth. (from another article)

[gods6monkeys]

If this team makes the playoffs... I can bet you everything no team wants a part of the Option Offense.

A good running attack & good defense will more than likely always give you a chance in the end... and then that's where Tebow comes in.

[jc13]

What's awesome is that the D started off bad and now they are starting to kick ass. The other way around!