Game Thread: Week 1: Denver Broncos at New York Giants

[megalodon30]

Belichick had one post Brady season that Included a pandemic. The team also had the highest number of players in the NFL that opted out (8).
Brady picked a plum of a team that would have been a deep playoff threat if anyone other than Jameis Winston had been their QB. No one will argue that Brady made it easy for Belichick by just happening to be the greatest QB/player in NFL history. BUT, and that's a big but, Brady also had 10 other guys helping him.

On the other side, The Broncos haven't done shit since Elway left, with the exception of one year with Peyton Manning who was not a home grown player. They've done nothing since.

As far as being a sensitive little girl goes.. I'm probably more than twice your age. I did four tours in Vietnam. I'm 72 years old, combat disabled and have earned my right to be as sensitive as I want. Then again, you're the one who is the most sensitive, whether in the Bronco or the Politics threads.

I said don’t be a sensitive little girl.

 

[femurov]

I will. I’m trying to rally one of my boys. It just struck me today. Why not?? There are lots of (expensive) tickets available on Ticketmaster. #yolo

Did you end up getting tickets?

Or is anyone else making the trip? We're driving up from Maryland and I plan on getting into town around 2:30 or 3 and finding a nearby watering hole with TVs to grab something to eat and catch some of the 2nd half of the 1pms before fighting the parking lots and crowds.

 

[SpringStein]

It’s game day - anyone less optimistic today than, say, a week ago? I certainly am. Looks to me like a lower scoring game that I predicted in the thread for scores.

 

[Draft Crazy]

It’s game day - anyone less optimistic today than, say, a week ago? I certainly am. Looks to me like a lower scoring game that I predicted in the thread for scores.

I am even more optimistic then I was before after reading your post. Thanks George! You just upped our score!

 

[fightinredantz]

I always lose optimism the closer you the game gets. Both these teams have good defenses and a lot of questions on offense.

I think the Broncos win the game and really hope we score 24+ points as it will be a good sign as we move forward in the season.

 

[Orange Crush77]

I think we chew them up

 

[CEH]

the NFL is like Flexseal
what ever problems i have i slapped some NfL on it for today.

 

[Draft Crazy]

I think we chew them up

Spit em out?

 

[PumpFake]

Did you end up getting tickets?

Or is anyone else making the trip? We're driving up from Maryland and I plan on getting into town around 2:30 or 3 and finding a nearby watering hole with TVs to grab something to eat and catch some of the 2nd half of the 1pms before fighting the parking lots and crowds.

Just seeing this. Forgive me for not following up, Femu!

Turns out my boys both were in weddings this weekend. I’m watching in DC (not with DC).

 

[CEH]

chubb is not playing today

 

[JuTang]

East coast and away game. Giants defensively strong. Broncos ability is can they run on them. Bridgewater played well during preseason but still an unknown so I am hoping for a 25pt + game but wouldn't be surprised if it a defensive battle today.

 

[JuTang]

chubb is not playing today

Biggest let down. When he was drafted I was expecting Thomas and Smith combo for the Broncos.

 

[fightinredantz]

Biggest let down. When he was drafted I was expecting Thomas and Smith combo for the Broncos.

Injuries happen. He has been really good when he was on the field.

Today is likely precautionary as it is week 1. Better to miss week 1 then 3 or 4 weeks.

 

[Duffman]

Can week 1 be a trap game? It does concern me a little bit that a lot of people are overlooking the Giants and cracking this up to an easy win for Denver.

 

[CEH]

disappointing to hear about Chubb.

 

[CEH]

listen for stink to use the phrase “couldn’t clear leather “

 

[SpringStein]

Fangio passed first test, taking a shot on 4th and 2 just outside of FG range.

 

[CEH]

fumble by not securing the ball inside the red zone
bad teams make bad plays

 

[Duffman]

Team needs a TD here more than ever.

 

[megalodon30]

Left a lot of points on the board. Three drives deep in the red zone and only have 10 points to show for it. But a lead is a lead. D stays stout and we got this W.

Teddy playing about as well as can be expected. Moving the ball. Not overly impressive, but getting the job done. Now just gotta get the run game going and milk clock.

 

[Broncoballs]

Well that blows