The last time the Chiefs and Broncos played, DenverÆs offense ran up and down the Arrowhead Stadium turf like it was their own backyard. In that game, six different Broncos ran the ball 45 times for 245 yards, leading the Broncos to a dominant 44-13 victory over the Chiefs.
Needless to say, the Broncos will be putting their playoff hopes in the hands of their rushing offense again this Sunday at Invesco Field at Mile High. Rookie Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, already down one playmaking wide receiver in Eddie Royal, has benched Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall and tight end Tony Scheffler for SundayÆs game.
So if the Broncos are to make the playoffs, theyÆre going to have to do it with defense and their running game. That means if the Chiefs are go ...
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Denver Broncos Playoff Hopes Hinge on Exploiting Chiefs Rush Defense
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by James Adkins in NFLComments Off on Denver Broncos Playoff Hopes Hinge on Exploiting Chiefs Rush Defense