Broncos’ leaky pass defense could jeopardize playoff hopes as Joe Burrow looms
3 months ago

Broncos’ leaky pass defense could jeopardize playoff hopes as Joe Burrow looms

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — It can be chalked up as a mistake, or even a coincidence when it happens once. “We dropped coverage tonight,” Broncos coach Sean Payton noted after Thursday’s game, another way of saying that Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was gifted too many wide-open targets by Denver’s defense. “I do think it’s correctable but some of it is really basic route principles,” Payton said during a conference call with reporters Sunday. That’s something we have to look closely at.” Burrow leads the NFL with 4,229 passing yards and touchdowns, the latter mark already a career-best. Obviously, we know we have to close out the season the right way to get to where our destiny is taking us.” GO DEEPER Broncos' playoff hopes hinge on eliminating miscues that cost clinch vs. Chargers The Broncos still rank first in expected points added per opponent dropback, according to TruMedia, but they’ve slipped since Week 13 without starting cornerback Riley Moss in the lineup.

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Broncos QB Bo Nix already is thinking about his next steps with his rookie season in the books
2 months, 1 week ago

Broncos QB Bo Nix already is thinking about his next steps with his rookie season in the books

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In 1983, the Denver Broncos went on the road to Seattle and lost a wild-card playoff game 31-7. “To get some time off to reset a little bit because the next season will be here quickly.” Not too much down time, though, because Nix said there’s plenty to do to take the next step and avoid any …

Burrow throws 3-yard TD pass to Higgins in OT as the Bengals beat the Broncos 30-24
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Burrow throws 3-yard TD pass to Higgins in OT as the Bengals beat the Broncos 30-24

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — This time, near the very end of a mostly agonizing season, the Cincinnati Bengals made enough plays to win. Joe Burrow threw his third touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime, and the Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a wild 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday. “It feels like we …

Round 2 of Patrick Surtain vs. Ja’Marr Chase headlines the Broncos-Bengals matchup Saturday
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Round 2 of Patrick Surtain vs. Ja’Marr Chase headlines the Broncos-Bengals matchup Saturday

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — If anybody can slow down Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase, it’s Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Moss’s return to the lineup would allow defensive coordinator Vance Joseph to go back to playing primarily man coverage instead of zone, meaning Surtain could stick to Chase while Moss defends Tee Higgins. “Trying to eliminate them like how we …

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase stay hot as the Bengals finally break through to end a 3-game skid
3 months, 1 week ago

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase stay hot as the Bengals finally break through to end a 3-game skid

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals finally managed to win a close game. “It’s an opportunity for the world to see and we’re going to keep fighting,” Taylor said of getting the win on Monday Night Football. “So when the Bengals walk on the field, you’re going to get our best shot.” What’s working The AP Top 25 college football poll …

Joe Burrow’s 5 TD passes lead to Bengals’ rout vs. Raiders: Key takeaways
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Burrow’s 5 TD passes lead to Bengals’ rout vs. Raiders: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Paul Dehner Jr., Tashan Reed, Vic Tafur and Tobias Bass With a 3-5 record, Cincinnati’s playoff hopes seemed slim heading into Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. — Paul Dehner Jr., Bengals beat writer Las Vegas’ nightmarish defensive performance Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said on Halloween that he would be scared of someone showing up in a …

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase give the Bengals needed boost at Arizona
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase give the Bengals needed boost at Arizona

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow was scrambling and throwing touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase again, just in time to keep the Bengals from letting the season slip away. Right now, we’ll just take it step by step.” Burrow strained a calf muscle on July 27, and it limited his mobility through the first four games. So it felt good today, and …

Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20
1 year, 5 months ago

Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zac Taylor said he spent much of Sunday’s game on the headset with his fellow Cincinnati Bengals coaches, hollering at quarterback Joe Burrow to quit scrambling for a few extra yards and throw the ball away on plays that looked dead. Burrow threw for 317 yards and three touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase, who finished with a …

Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase erupt for 3 TDs in Bengals win vs. Cardinals: What changed offensively?
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase erupt for 3 TDs in Bengals win vs. Cardinals: What changed offensively?

New York Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense, which had looked out of sorts through the first four weeks of the NFL season, came alive Sunday in a 34-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s what you need to know: The Bengals entered the Week 5 matchup as the worst offense in the league, averaging only 236 yards per game, but put up 380 …

Hall hurt after 62-yard TD in Jets’ 16-9 win over Broncos
2 years, 4 months ago

Hall hurt after 62-yard TD in Jets’ 16-9 win over Broncos

Associated Press  

DENVER — The New York Jets didn’t feel much like celebrating their 16-9 escape of the punchless Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Jets lost Breece Hall to a left knee injury in the second quarter and coach Robert Saleh said the initial diagnosis is an ACL tear that would end the running back’s rookie sensational season. Rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner …

Super Bowl strategy: Rams’ primary objective for secondary is to tackle Bengals receivers
3 years, 1 month ago

Super Bowl strategy: Rams’ primary objective for secondary is to tackle Bengals receivers

LA Times  

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase celebrates with teammates Joe Mixon, left, and Tee Higgins after catching a touchdown pass in the AFC championship game. Part 2: How will the Rams handle quarterback Joe Burrow’s three-wideout set of Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd? Dynamic rookie receiver Ja’Marr Chase is the weapon Joe Burrow needed to help bring the …

Bengals rally past Chiefs 34-31, clinch AFC North title
3 years, 2 months ago

Bengals rally past Chiefs 34-31, clinch AFC North title

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Patrick Mahomes had a message for young Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase when the two met on the field after Cincinnati’s dramatic 34-31 win over Kansas City to clinch the AFC North title. Joe Burrow threw for 466 yards and four scores while outdueling Mahomes, and the Bengals rallied from three 14-point deficits against the AFC West champs, finally …

Broncos in thick of playoff chase for first time since 2015
3 years, 3 months ago

Broncos in thick of playoff chase for first time since 2015

Associated Press  

DENVER — What usually drives the Denver Broncos this time of year is seeing what’s under the Christmas tree and envisioning what sunny locale they’ll be jetting off to come January. Omaha!” at the line of scrimmage instead of bantering with baby brother Eli from the broadcast booth on “Monday Night Football.” “This is the first time we’ve been in …

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions
3 years, 3 months ago

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Linebacker Matt Judon praised the Patriots offense while taking a playful swipe at rookie quarterback Mac Jones. With 40 mph wind gusts placing an emphasis on running the ball, Jones was more than content in being relegated to handoff duty in New England’s 14-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Jones completed just two …

Ohio State’s Chase Young creating buzz heading into NFL scouting combine
5 years, 1 month ago

Ohio State’s Chase Young creating buzz heading into NFL scouting combine

LA Times  

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young plays in the Fiesta Bowl against Clemson on Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. https://t.co/qKS72KPs91 — CY2 February 13, 2020 Also hurrying this week are the league’s 32 teams, who are looking to gather as much in-person information as they can about the top 300-plus draft prospects. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to …

What happened to the Broncos' pass defense?
6 years, 5 months ago

What happened to the Broncos' pass defense?

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After the Broncos’ Week 2 win over the Raiders, Vance Joseph said the Broncos’ cornerback coverage was “too soft.” Derek Carr completed all but one pass in the first half and had six completions in the game that spanned 20 or more yards. Quarterback Joe Flacco took advantage of the Broncos’ depleted secondary and amassed 212 net …

Vance Joseph says the Broncos were 'too soft' with their coverage at cornerback
6 years, 6 months ago

Vance Joseph says the Broncos were 'too soft' with their coverage at cornerback

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos knew Derek Carr could cause trouble with his quick release and they knew he had myriad weapons to choose from on offense and they knew that, even without Khalil Mack, their longtime AFC West rival could give them fits. Carr completed 18-of-19 throws to nine different receivers in the first two quarters, a result of …

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