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Mile High Mania · 01-13-2012, 11:36 AM

I know there's a bit of 'over load' on a certain topic, but it's Friday...

First off, I'm not expecting a Broncos' victory on Saturday night. I do think that Denver can be productive against the Patriots' defense, but they're going to need another solid game across the board.

Run with the consistency and passion that they had in the earlier game this season, mix in passing that we saw last week ... and DO NOT turn the ball over. If they do this, then yes Denver can score 21-30 points on this defense.

The big challenge is Denver's defense. They cannot allow Brady to sit back there and pick them apart. They need to mix up their looks and pressure Brady early and often. Denver has the defense that can do what's necessary to win, but it will be by far their toughest challenge of the year.

At the very least, I'm hoping for a close and competitive game. Denver has to force NE into punting situations early...

The non-homer in me says Patriots 34 / Denver 24
The cautiously optimistic fan in me says Denver 30 / Patriots 27

I do think we'll see a better game that many expect. Everything at this point to me is gravy, I never viewed it as a reality at any point in the season.

Mile High Mania · 01-13-2012, 01:15 PM

It's definitely all about what the defense can do in this one... they've bent a lot, and this time... they just can't break. Guys like Bailey and Dawkins (even though he won't play) really need to rally the defense prior to the game and make sure they're all focused and committed.

It's not impossible for them to create havoc for Brady... but, they'll need nothing short of their A-Game.

Chiefs Pantalones · 01-13-2012, 01:29 PM

I wasn't surprised at the win last week, given the situation the Steelers were in not being healthy, etc. But a win this week would shock me.

Mile High Mania · 01-13-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

I don't think the Donx can, on a short week, on a quick turnaround from a highly emotional win, go into Gillette and beat a relatively healthy, totally pissed off from two straight one-and-dones in the playoffs, Patriots team. I **REALLY** dont' think so.

Deep down... you fear the unthinkable. I'm all for a good game, no matter who wins...

ClevelandBronco · 01-13-2012, 03:52 PM

Broncos 27-23. Oh, yeah.

ClevelandBronco · 01-13-2012, 03:53 PM

Or Patriots 48-6. I'm really not sure.

Mile High Mania · 01-13-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amnorix

I don't think the Donx can, on a short week, on a quick turnaround from a highly emotional win, go into Gillette and beat a relatively healthy...

Oh no... 13 are questionable.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/...gland-patriots

I'm sure it's just BB playing his injury list games...

Okie_Apparition · 01-13-2012, 04:42 PM

If Bellichick loses his 4th playoff game in a row
It may be time for him & Kraft to part company

DaWolf · 01-13-2012, 05:04 PM

If Denver can run the ball to control the clock and get pressure on Brady and not turn it over, I can see them winning. I hear all the talk out of NE, but am still not sold that they're taking Denver seriously, especially after blowing them out the first time...

Mile High Mania · 01-14-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaWolf

If Denver can run the ball to control the clock and get pressure on Brady and not turn it over, I can see them winning. I hear all the talk out of NE, but am still not sold that they're taking Denver seriously, especially after blowing them out the first time...

Running the ball and Defense - the two big items for Denver tonight.

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-14-2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okie_Apparition

If Bellichick loses his 4th playoff game in a row
It may be time for him & Kraft to part company

Yeah I see that happening. Not.

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-14-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

I wasn't surprised at the win last week, given the situation the Steelers were in not being healthy, etc. But a win this week would shock me.

Pittsburg was the broncs superbowl. They needed overtime to beat a beat up Pitt team. No way in hell this is even close.

Mile High Mania · 01-14-2012, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotherLover

Pittsburg was the broncs superbowl. They needed overtime to beat a beat up Pitt team. No way in hell this is even close.

I always love these types of posts... we needed OT to beat up a beat up PITT team. Hell, that Broncos team on paper should have lost easily to that beat up PITT team by everything I heard.

BoneKrusher · 01-14-2012, 07:15 AM

i like Denver if they get after Brady early and rattle his cage.

Gronk and Hernandez killed them last time and the only way to keep the TE's from killing them this time is to keep Brady on his backside.

Stewie · 01-14-2012, 07:35 AM

I'm not sure if it's bad mojo or not, but apparently NE has no opponent according to my Yahoo home page.

TEX · 01-14-2012, 07:36 AM

This shouldn't be close but Denver is on the midst of the luckiest season in NFL history so nothing would surpiise me. All anyone has to do to beat the Broncos is stop the run enough, and New England has a hard time with that, so who knows? If New England gets up big early, Denver can't come back. That should be the plan.

01-13-2012, 11:36 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	Broncos @ Patriots I know there's a bit of 'over load' on a certain topic, but it's Friday... First off, I'm not expecting a Broncos' victory on Saturday night. I do think that Denver can be productive against the Patriots' defense, but they're going to need another solid game across the board. Run with the consistency and passion that they had in the earlier game this season, mix in passing that we saw last week ... and DO NOT turn the ball over. If they do this, then yes Denver can score 21-30 points on this defense. The big challenge is Denver's defense. They cannot allow Brady to sit back there and pick them apart. They need to mix up their looks and pressure Brady early and often. Denver has the defense that can do what's necessary to win, but it will be by far their toughest challenge of the year. At the very least, I'm hoping for a close and competitive game. Denver has to force NE into punting situations early... The non-homer in me says Patriots 34 / Denver 24 The cautiously optimistic fan in me says Denver 30 / Patriots 27 I do think we'll see a better game that many expect. Everything at this point to me is gravy, I never viewed it as a reality at any point in the season.
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01-13-2012, 01:15 PM	#31
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $1067229	It's definitely all about what the defense can do in this one... they've bent a lot, and this time... they just can't break. Guys like Bailey and Dawkins (even though he won't play) really need to rally the defense prior to the game and make sure they're all focused and committed. It's not impossible for them to create havoc for Brady... but, they'll need nothing short of their A-Game. __________________
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01-13-2012, 01:29 PM	#32
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6878717	I wasn't surprised at the win last week, given the situation the Steelers were in not being healthy, etc. But a win this week would shock me. __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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01-13-2012, 03:52 PM	#34
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	Broncos 27-23. Oh, yeah.
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01-13-2012, 03:53 PM	#35
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	Or Patriots 48-6. I'm really not sure.
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Okie_Apparition Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: floatin cobwebs n the sky Casino cash: $10004900	If Bellichick loses his 4th playoff game in a row It may be time for him & Kraft to part company
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01-13-2012, 05:04 PM	#38
DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	If Denver can run the ball to control the clock and get pressure on Brady and not turn it over, I can see them winning. I hear all the talk out of NE, but am still not sold that they're taking Denver seriously, especially after blowing them out the first time...
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01-14-2012, 07:15 AM	#43
BoneKrusher That's Right Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bluefield, Virginia Casino cash: $9976645	i like Denver if they get after Brady early and rattle his cage. Gronk and Hernandez killed them last time and the only way to keep the TE's from killing them this time is to keep Brady on his backside. __________________ "MaHomes/MaAuto"
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01-14-2012, 07:35 AM	#44
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $-1620099	I'm not sure if it's bad mojo or not, but apparently NE has no opponent according to my Yahoo home page.
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01-14-2012, 07:36 AM	#45
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Galveston, TX Casino cash: $-1246873	This shouldn't be close but Denver is on the midst of the luckiest season in NFL history so nothing would surpiise me. All anyone has to do to beat the Broncos is stop the run enough, and New England has a hard time with that, so who knows? If New England gets up big early, Denver can't come back. That should be the plan. __________________ "Do we have time to run WASP?"
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