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NFC and AFC Championship Game Recaps

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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Too Much Pressure

All the attention is going to be paid to the fact that the Patriots reliable kicker Stephen Gostkowski missed an extra point in the first quarter. If he didn’t miss that extra point, then perhaps he would have made his next one late in the game when the Patriots scored a touchdown that would bring them to within a point of Denver. Continue reading →

Recap of the Divisional Playoffs

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Same Old, Same Old

Right from the start it seemed to be set in stone that the New England Patriots would prevail and defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. The opening possession led them to a 7-0 lead and the Chiefs defense seemed to have no answers for their passing attack. Continue reading →

Week 17 Review of the NFL

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, passes against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, passes against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

He’s Back

It’s a good problem to have when you start a game with a future hall of fame quarterback as your backup. When it was clear that Brock Osweiler was struggling, as was the offense, head coach Gary Kubiak made the change to start the second half. Continue reading →

Week 11 Review of the NFL

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) makes a touchdown against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) and defensive back Chris Prosinski (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) makes a touchdown against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) and defensive back Chris Prosinski (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Who Needs Peyton?

It was a good change of pace for the Denver Broncos. Instead of seeing Peyton Manning grind his way through another Sunday, we saw a pretty good backup in Brock Osweiler. Continue reading →