2021 Broncos' Season, Week 10

 


Week 10: Philadelphia Eagles 30, Denver Broncos 13
Season Record: 5-5 (2-3 home)
Key Play: In the fourth quarter with the Eagles leading 20-13, the Broncos attempted to convert a fourth down play. Melvin Gordon carried and fumbled, which was scooped up by Darius Slay, who returned it 82-yards for a touchdown. That made the game 27-13 and ended the Broncos' comeback hopes.

Recap: This team is like Jekyll and Hyde. In Week 9, the Broncos routed the Dallas Cowboys, taking a 30-0 lead at one point. This week, the team let the Eagles jump out to a lead and through sloppy play were never able to truly close the gap. The Broncos tied the game at 10-10 at one point, but it was 20-10 at the half and the Broncos never got closer than seven points down in the frame. The team heads into its bye week at 5-5, in the midst of a competitive AFC West race but also in the lower end of a crowded field of AFC Teams looking to make the playoffs. The Broncos are in one of two AFC Divisions with every team .500 or better. In fact, in the entire AFC there are only four teams out of 16 that are below .500. The Broncos have a lot of work to do if they want to be one of the seven AFC teams that makes the playoffs. We'll see if the bye week brings better health and better schemes down the stretch run.

Game Balls:
* Albert Okwuegbunam. The tight end had a big day, including a great 64-yard reception. He was a bright spot.
* Justin Simmons. The best defensive player on the squad, Simmons came up with an interception that, at the time, gave the Broncos life.

Lingering Questions:
* A Crowded Field. The Broncos are 5-5, one of 12 teams in the AFC at .500 or above. That will give them a lot of competition if they want to make the playoffs.
* Inconsistent Play. The Broncos haven't strung together four good quarters, let alone back-to-back great games. Can they be more consistent and reach their potential?

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