The Broncos looked pretty good last night.

SanctionII

They have won two games in a row and I understand the last six games on their schedule are all teams that are lousy and disappointing in their performance this year (including the Bolts). Last night they played well and would have beat the Titans by an even bigger margin if they had not made a couple of mistakes.

They are tied for first in the AFC West and are only one game back in the hunt for a Wild Card. They have also had some players come back from injuries or have found capable fill ins.

If Shanahan can keep the Broncs heading in the right direction, my earlier gloom about a "season lost" may fade, to be replaced with at least one post season game (hopefully not the Patriots).

perkdog

They did play well, but Im still curious as to what the heck happened to them w/Detroit?

SanctionII

They stunk up the joint in the Detroit game. They also stunk in the game in Denver against the Chargers. They were lucky to win against Buffalo and the Raiders in the first two games of the season. They should have beat the Packers in Denver instead of losing in OT to Farves touchdown heave. They were lucky to beat the Steelers in Denver. And on and on.

A very strange year for the Broncos. Usually they are very consistent under Shanahan, either very good or occasionally lousy. This year is different and you never know which team (the good one or the bad one) will show up to play.

However, if Shanahan pulls a rabbit out of his hat, I could see the Broncs winning out and finishing 11-5 (or 10-6) to win the AFC West.

If they do not make the playoffs, I will be content if the Raiders again go 0-6 in the AFC West

grote15

Broncos were being called one of the worst teams in the NFL two weeks ago, now after beating KC on the road and a tough Titans team, they're right back in the race. Shows you how quickly things can change in the NFL and how evenly matched (with obvious exceptions) most teams really are in terms of talent.