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Monday, November 21, 2005

Denver wins 27-0, Broncos record first shutout since 1997


The pro football universe pretty much expected the Broncos to have little trouble with the Jets Sunday.  The Jets are a playoff caliber football team that has been decimated by injuries to QB Chad Pennington,  C Kevin Mawae, OT Jason Fabini and WR Wayne Chrebet this season.  This team was only one Dave Brien field goal from advancing to the AFC Championship Game last season.  Despite all the odds that were against them, the Jets defense did a respectable job today against Denver's offense. 

Once again, the Broncos offense didn't really do anything fancy, they just ran a good, old fashioned West Coast gameplan.   The best part of today's performance was watching the Broncos control the game clock 42:28 to 17:32.  That's right folks, the Denver defense was only on the field for 17:32!!!  With a tough showdown in Dallas only four days away, this is what the doctor ordered.  Today's game was the equivalent of a light, midweek scrimmage for the defense.  Not to mention, the defense got good practice teeing off on the Jets helpless QBs for 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.   With Dallas on the horizon, a fresh defense will be needed to slow down Drew Bledsoe, Julius Jones, Marion Barber, Jason Witten, Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Peerless Price, Larry Allen, Marco Rivera and company. 



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  • #2 Comment from cmhadornEntry Author 
    11/21/05 6:14 PM | Permalink
    Excellent points.  Even though some teams like Oakland have done a solid job against Denver's run, the Broncos conintue stick to it and are perfectly fine with 3 yard carries on 1st/2nd down to turn 3rd down into a manageable situation.

    I love how you mention the defense never gets worn down.  That can be attributed to defensive line coach Andre Patterson's rotation.  He is adamant about spreading the P.T. around to keep them fresh.  

    Thanks for the well wishes for this Thanksgiving.  This might be the Broncos' toughest regular season game to date.  It's going to be a dogfight.
  • #1 Comment from haddjose7 
    11/21/05 11:15 AM | Permalink
    This team looks like Shanahan's philosophy fully realized.  They have a solid offense that can run on anyone and a solid defense that doesn't get worn out.   They are a fun team to watch for those of us who were fans of the Bill Parcells Giants.  Please beat Dallas on Turkey Day!