Denver defense in gear
16312
FOXBOROUGH -- Yes, it was Jake Plummer's passing for 256 yards, Tatum Bell's crunching runs for 123 yards on 27 carries, and many more sparkling features from the Denver Broncos' offense that stalled the Patriots in their 17-7 loss at Gillette Stadium last night.
534646
Once again, coach Mike Shanahan has proved he can create an explosive running game, regardless of who his back is. Reuben Droughns is the latest back to emerge from obscurity to run wild in Denver&#39;s backfield.
383695
The Denver Broncos have struggled through three preseason games, unable to get much going on offense.
660806
The Denver Broncos are preparing to play without starting strong safety Nick Ferguson on Thanksgiving Day in Kansas City &#151; and perhaps for much longer.
644662
As the Broncos hope to learn more about the return of one standout defensive player this week, they will have to deal with the loss of another defensive leader.
468032
DENVER - Never have the Denver Broncos been so eager to get to next year.
411722
A few new components in the Nuggets&#39; home opener Thursday did just enough to change the formula Minnesota used to eliminate Denver during last season&#39;s playoffs.
614277
Colorado is playing for the first time since a rape and recruiting scandal put it in the national spotlight. Colorado State has a new quarterback and plenty of questions on defense.
11681
Considering how poorly the Texans&#39; defense played in the first halves in blowout losses to the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts the previous two weeks, Sunday night&#39;s performance was encouraging.
684208
SAN DIEGO - These clearly are not the San Diego Chargers of the recent gloomy past. They can pass. They can catch. They can play defense.
423540
Heading into the first game of a new season, every team has question marks. But in 2004, the Denver Broncos seemed to have more than normal.
166786
Another piece fell in place Saturday for the Colorado football team in what began weeks ago as a complicated and unlikely route to the Big 12 Conference North Division title.
201819
DENVER -- Peyton Manning spent most of the game on the sideline, wearing a jacket and a headset. The Denver Broncos can only dream of seeing the same sight next week.
738444
The Denver Broncos dominated the New Orleans Saints 34-13 on Sunday and continue they roll toward the playoffs. Denver was able to run and pass at will as New Orleans packed it in for the season.
560968
The Denver Broncos were hoping to find some kind of offensive rhythm headed into the regular season.
489814
When the line for Denver's home game against Indianapolis came out Sunday night, the Broncos were 5 1/2-point favorites, a surprise considering the Colts are 12-3.
379957
DENVER -- Kenyon Martin threw down a couple of dunks, bulled his way inside for rebounds and even handed out shoes. It&#39;s about what the Denver Nuggets expected from their new All-Star forward, even if it was just a scrimmage.