Author: George Stoia
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Russell Wilson vs. Patrick Mahomes not matchup originally anticipated
ENGLEWOOD — When Russell Wilson was traded to the Broncos in March, part of the reason was to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos haven’t beaten their AFC West rival since November 2015, and it’s largely been because they’ve been out-played at quarterback. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been a Bronco killer since being drafted…
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Dalton Risner named Broncos’ Walter Payton Man of the Year
Broncos players Brandon McManus and Justin Simmons visited parents of newborns at UC Health Memorial NorthHospital, giving out coffee, cookies and more. (Video courtesy of UC Health) UC Health ENGLEWOOD — Broncos starting left guard Dalton Risner is the team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. The Payton award recognizes a player from each team…
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Nathaniel Hackett explains Broncos’ offensive issues: ‘We should be more efficient across the board’
ENGLEWOOD — Nathaniel Hackett knows he sounds like a broken record. Each Monday, the Broncos coach is asked why his offense continues to struggle, ranking last in scoring offense (13.8 points per game), last in red zone offense (37.5%), 30th in third down percentage (27.4%) and 27th in total offense (315.2 yards per game). And each…
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Broncos notebook: Jerry Jeudy limited with ankle injury vs. Ravens
BALTIMORE — Jerry Jeudy didn’t know if he’d play Sunday. The Broncos wide receiver was questionable heading into the Ravens game, after missing the last two games with an ankle injury he suffered against the Titans in Week 10. But Jeudy, despite not feeling his best, played and gave the Broncos an offensive boost. “It was…
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Broncos lose fourth in a row as Russell Wilson, Denver’s offense fail to close out Ravens
BALTIMORE — Surely, the Broncos couldn’t lose this one, right? Here was the situation: Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson had left the game, injured in the first quarter. Safety Justin Simmons had two interceptions. And the Broncos had a 9-3 lead with 4:34 remaining with the Ravens needing to go 91 yards against the best…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 10-9 loss to Ravens
BALTIMORE — The Broncos lost their fourth in a row Sunday, blowing a fourth-quarter lead to the Ravens. Denver led Baltimore 9-3 with a little under four minutes to play before the Ravens drove down the field and scored a touchdown with 31 seconds remaining to win 10-9. Here are three takeaways from the game: Wilson…
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Stoia’s report card: Broncos at Ravens
Offense Months ago, this would have been considered one of the best quarterback matchups of the year between Denver’s Russell Wilson and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. But that certainly isn’t the case now. Wilson has statistically been one of the worst quarterbacks in the league this season, throwing only eight touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jackson has been one…
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Breaking down Russell Wilson’s future with the Broncos
ENGLEWOOD — When the Broncos signed Russell Wilson to his $245 million deal Sept. 1, few thought they’d be trying to get out of it. The Broncos thought they had their quarterback of the future. And Wilson thought he found the place he’d retire. Now, a little over three months later, many are wondering how Denver…
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Broncos receivers Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy questionable for Ravens game
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos could be without their top two wide receivers Sunday in Baltimore. Courtland Sutton (illness) and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) are both questionable against the Ravens, coach Nathaniel Hackett announced Friday. Sutton is dealing with a “stomach bug” while Jeudy is still trying to return from an ankle injury that he suffered against the…
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Undrafted rookie Brandon Johnson thankful for opportunity in Denver
ENGLEWOOD — When Brandon Johnson suffered a high ankle sprain in the Broncos’ final preseason game, he didn’t know what his future was. The undrafted rookie receiver appeared to be a shoo-in to make the original 53-man roster before the injury. Instead, he was placed on the injured reserve and eventually cut. “It was super disappointing,”…