2021 Broncos' Season, Week 6

 


Week 6: Las Vegas Raiders 34, Denver Broncos 24
Season Record: 3-3 (1-2 Home)
Key Play: In the fourth quarter, after recovering an onside kick while down 10 points, Teddy Bridgewater dropped back to throw and was intercepted by Jonathan Abram, effectively ending the comeback.

Recap: This was a crucial game. Both the Raiders and Broncos started 3-0 and both limped into Sunday's battle 3-2. The Raiders were coming off a chaotic week in which coach Jon Gruden was forced to resign. The Broncos, beaten up and exposed over two weeks playing the AFC North, needed to right the ship. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be. The Broncos' 3-0 start is beginning to look more and more like a mirage that masked the fact this team hasn't improved in the most critical areas--coaching and quarterback play. Teddy Bridgewater's supposed strength was being careful with the ball. While he's on pace for career highs in touchdown passes and yardage, his three interceptions and one fumble yesterday won't get it done. And while the offense is giving the ball away, the defense seems to be falling apart. What was supposed to be a strength looks like a liability as the Broncos have given up huge passing plays for touchdowns in the past few games, hastening their losing streak. It all comes down to coaching. The combination of Head Coach Vic Fangio and Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur isn't working. The Broncos need better and, sadly, it doesn't look to be coming any time soon. With a Thursday night game against the Browns, another wounded team needing a rebound, and a tough upcoming schedule the Broncos are in trouble as hopes for the playoffs quickly begin to fade from view.

Game Balls:
* Noah Fant and Courtland Sutton. In the loss, both saw more than 10 targets and both had strong games with touchdown strikes in the second half.
* Javonte Williams. The rookie continues to play strong and impress. He needs a heavier workload, but it's unclear if it will happen.

Lingering Concerns:
* Coaching. The Broncos have stumbled in all phases of the game during a three-game losing streak. They don't have much time to clean it up before the next battle, then three straight against the NFC East await.
* Turnovers. The Broncos aren't creating any but they're giving a lot away. That can't happen.

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