2024 Broncos' Season, Week 15


Week 15: Denver Broncos 31, Indianapolis Colts 13
Season Record: 9-5 (5-2 Home)
Key Play: In the third quarter, with the Colts leading 13-7, Jonathan Taylor broke free on a 41-yard run to the end zone. But he let go of the ball prior to crossing the goal line, turning a touchdown into a fumble and a touchback for the Broncos.

Recap: Good teams find a way to win even when things aren't going there way. The Broncos came into a huge game with the Colts under a lot of pressure. They saw the Colts put up a great opening drive, and watched their own offense struggle. Bo Nix wasn't at his best, managing just 130 passing yards and tossing three interceptions. But, this team is resilient. Some great returns from Marvin Mims and a great performance from the defense kept them in the game and helped them take the lead. The Broncos won, taking another step toward a playoff berth. They also take a one-game lead on the Chargers in the Wild Card race. Both those things are huge with three games left to play this season. The Broncos have a big game with the Chargers Thursday night, then games with the Bengals and Chiefs that could lead to a great finish and making the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Either way, it's been a tremendous season and the future, for the first time in a while, looks bright.

Game Balls:
* Nik Bonitto. He is having an amazing season. He scored a huge defensive touchdown that turned the tide of the game.
* Brandon Jones and Pat Surtain. The pair each recorded a major interception that helped turn the tide of the game for the Broncos.
* Marvin Mims. His punt return work gave the team life and sparked the touchdown that gave them the lead.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Broncos Draft Targets

Image
  The NFL Draft is just a few days away. On April 25, the Denver Broncos will head into the draft in the midst of something of a rebuild. In the draft, the Broncos have the No. 12 pick in Round 1, then have a Third Round Pick, Fourth Round Pick, three Fifth Round Picks, a Sixth Round Pick, and a Seventh Round Pick. So, what might they be targeting? Let's dive in and look at possible positions. Quarterback : The team clearly needs a long-term quarterback. Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci are there but the team could certainly use someone else. Could they move up for Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy? Yes, they could. Will the take Bo Nix at 12? It's possible. Or will the Broncos wait until next off-season to make a move? Anything is in play for the Broncos in 2024, but quarterback is surely a need. Tight End: The team brought back Adam Trautman and still has Greg Dulcich, but it's still a need. Dulcich hasn't been able to get on the field and Trautman hasn't been great. Co...
Read more

Favorite Westerns, No. 43

Image
  Do you like a good Western? It's a classic genre in film and this year I've decided to look at some of my favorite Westerns. So, join me each Friday as I count down my favorite Westerns from No. 50 to No. 1. Rooster Cogburn : [ watching Mattie ford the river hanging on the back of her horse] By God. She reminds me of me. True Grit (1969) Starring : John Wayne, Kim Darby, Glen Campbell, Robert Duvall, and Dennis Hopper Director : Henry Hathaway About: This is the third straight week with a film from Wayne. As you might guess, we're not done. As I've mentioned, he sets a standard for the genre. Here, we seen him bring to life an iconic character. This one is based on a novel, and it has endured. He's great as Rooster Cogburn, so good that he got a sequel in the same character. But this is a later film in his career. This is a different, more grizzled Wayne. He's still quite good and this is a film that really has stood the test of time. It's not the only ve...
Read more

Favorite Westerns, No. 37

Image
  Do you like a good Western? It's a classic genre in film and this year I've decided to look at some of my favorite Westerns. So, join me each Friday as I count down my favorite Westerns from No. 50 to No. 1.  Peter Gordon: When my father passed, I wanted nothing more than my mother's happiness. For what kind of man would I be if I did not help my mother? If I did not save her? The Power of the Dog (2021) Starring : Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Jesse Plemons Director: Jane Campion About : Another modern entry, and another unconventional choice for this list, perhaps. This is a quiet and pensive story, but it certainly captures the brutality and struggle of the western genre. Campion does a beautiful job of laying out this story and world. The cinematography here works well to build the story and the vibe of the production. That's one of the things that stuck out to me. In addition, the film features some great performances from all four ...
Read more