Anyone think Denver is done for the year?

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Damn, I just realized a hell of a stat.

In 9 weeks, the Chargers have made up 6.5 games on the Broncos.

After Week 6 -
Broncos 6-0 (3.5 Games Up)
Chargers 2-3

After Week 15
Chargers 11-3 (3 Games Up)
Broncos 8-6

Denver screwed around with their losses to OAK and WAS... but, overall SD and DEN share 3 similar losses - PIT / BAL / DEN-SD split.

Denver has unfortunately played during the last 8 weeks like a team that went through a total roster and philosophy overhaul. They captured lightning in a bottle earlier, but have been very sporadic since then.

Two weeks left for them to make their statement about what kind of a team they really are... I think they'll likely finish 9-7 and if they do, they should be able to advance.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Denver has unfortunately played during the last 8 weeks like a team that went through a total roster and philosophy overhaul. They captured lightning in a bottle earlier, but have been very sporadic since then.

That's very generous. They were very lucky in the early part of the season and sporadic throughout. The games against Cinci and NE should have been losses, but better lucky than good.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

That's very generous. They were very lucky in the early part of the season and sporadic throughout. The games against Cinci and NE should have been losses, but better lucky than good.

Every team has a game or two in a season that they win when others think they should have lost. They dominated Cincy for 59 minutes... they finally score, then Denver gets a crazy tip for a score. NE... Denver won the game. Simple.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Every team has a game or two in a season that they win when others think they should have lost.

And you guys got all of yours right at the beginning. Now they're playing like the team that they actually are.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Every team has a game or two in a season that they win when others think they should have lost. They dominated Cincy for 59 minutes... they finally score, then Denver gets a crazy tip for a score. NE... Denver won the game. Simple.

They were very lucky wins. Just like Minnesota's win over San Fran was lucky. They still count but it doesn't mean they weren't extremely fortunate.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

They were very lucky wins. Just like Minnesota's win over San Fran was lucky. They still count but it doesn't mean they weren't extremely fortunate.

Either way... it proves that it happens to every team, every season. Some of you want to find a way that proves Denver is no better than a 4 win team.

Oh and as a Gator fan - you know all about lucky wins, you guys never should have beat the Hogs.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Either way... it proves that it happens to every team, every season. Some of you want to find a way that proves Denver is no better than a 4 win team.

Oh and as a Gator fan - you know all about lucky wins, you guys never should have beat the Hogs.

I agree the Gators were lucky that the Arkansas FG kicker is garbage and missed 2 kicks. Other than that, Florida won and was and is the better team.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I agree the Gators were lucky that the Arkansas FG kicker is garbage and missed 2 kicks. Other than that, Florida won and was and is the better team.

Uh huh... those phanton PI calls and the fact that the officiating crew was suspended after that came had nothing to do with FL winning.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

That's very generous. They were very lucky in the early part of the season and sporadic throughout. The games against Cinci and NE should have been losses, but better lucky than good.

Neither one "should" have been losses.