2015 Broncos Season - Preseason, Week 1





The  Denver Broncos finally began the 2015 season with a 22-20 win over the Seahawks in week one of the preseason. It's a good start to what promises to be a good season.

Preseason Week 1: Broncos 22, Seattle Seahawks 20
Preseason Record: 1-0 (0-0 Home)
Key Play: Leading 19-13 deep in the second half, quarterback Trevor Siemian dropped back to pass and connected with Bennie Fowler on a 41-yard strike. The Broncos finished the drive with a field goal to go up 22-13 late in the fourth quarter, putting the game away.

Recap: It was a preseason game, the first preseason game at that, so there's no point in getting too crazy. That being said, coming out and getting a road win in Seattle is great no matter the circumstances. And it happened in a game where Peyton Manning, Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Owen Daniels, DeMarcus Ware, and Chris Harris, Jr. didn't play. It was also a sloppy game for the Broncos on Special Teams, so the fact they overcame that to get a win is great. Finally, there were no major injuries in the game. That's always a win in the preseason.

Game Balls:
* Brock Osweiler - It's a crucial preseason for Osweiler, who is in a contract year and probably won't get much time in the regular season to show the Broncos he can be a good player for them. He went 15-for-20 for 151 yards and a touchdown Friday night. He led five scoring drives and left with the lead.
* Ronnie Hillman - Hillman is supposedly on the roster bubble. But he might have burst that bubble with his play on Friday night. He had eight carries for 66 yards and looked great in pass protection.
* Bennie Fowler - The receiver might be a long shot to make the final roster, but he looked good Friday. He caught 3 for 67 yards including that big 41-yard strike.
* Kenny Anunike - The young defensive end was a beast on the field. He has a good shot to make the roster if he keeps that up.

Lingering Questions:
* Wither the Special Teams - The Broncos coverage teams were awful. Allowing big returns and a TD. That can't happen.
* Offensive Line Depth - The first team unit looked great. The others, not so much?
* Who kicks for Denver - Both Connor Barth and Brandon McManus looked good Friday, but only one will stay. Who will it be?

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