Calm My Nerves!!!

[Broncoman13]

I'm concerned! I don't think the Bungles lose another game this year. They have Buffalo at home this weekend then go to KC. They play KC on Sunday and will know how our game vs the Chargers turns out.

I have some serious concerns about winning in SD. It's not like they're expecting a Miami team to come to town... we will get their A-Game!!! Somebody tell me we'll beat them and why so I can calm my nerves b/c right now I'm concerned we end up with the #3 seed.

In most cases, I would say the Chefs can beat Cincy at home... but they may well be out of the picture and will know what the outcome of our games was. I wouldn't put it past them to lay down... knowing that they could screw us out of a bye.

No seriously people...Calm me down!

[Mile High Shack]

the chiefs actually will play b/c they have an outside shot of making the playoffs at 10-6, especially if Cleveland beats Pittsburgh which is a possibility

I think the chiefs go 10-6 and help us out in the process

I don't think San Diego has won in KC in awhile either

and Cinncy will light up KC, but I think KC can light up Cinncy's run defense too though

[Bronco Rob]

Just remember the coach of SD is none other than Chokenheimer, that should put your nerves at ease.

[Crushaholic]

I'm concerned! I don't think the Bungles lose another game this year. They have Buffalo at home this weekend then go to KC. They play KC on Sunday and will know how our game vs the Chargers turns out.

I have some serious concerns about winning in SD. It's not like they're expecting a Miami team to come to town... we will get their A-Game!!! Somebody tell me we'll beat them and why so I can calm my nerves b/c right now I'm concerned we end up with the #3 seed.

In most cases, I would say the Chefs can beat Cincy at home... but they may well be out of the picture and will know what the outcome of our games was. I wouldn't put it past them to lay down... knowing that they could screw us out of a bye.

No seriously people...Calm me down!

OSKIE POWER WILL PREVAIL!!!:Broncos:

[Northman]

Again, its up to Denver to take care of their own buisness. If we are worthy enough to be in the playoffs than we need to win the last two games period.

[watermock]

Nothing is going to calm my nerves...I have been talking about Palmer trying to shoot out our tires for three weeks....we likely have to win out, and with SD going to INDY and dominating, I'm a little nervous about week 17...

LT2 is hurt, dunno how much, but it might help...

[orangenblue]

I'm concerned! I don't think the Bungles lose another game this year. They have Buffalo at home this weekend then go to KC. They play KC on Sunday and will know how our game vs the Chargers turns out.

I have some serious concerns about winning in SD. It's not like they're expecting a Miami team to come to town... we will get their A-Game!!! Somebody tell me we'll beat them and why so I can calm my nerves b/c right now I'm concerned we end up with the #3 seed.

In most cases, I would say the Chefs can beat Cincy at home... but they may well be out of the picture and will know what the outcome of our games was. I wouldn't put it past them to lay down... knowing that they could screw us out of a bye.

No seriously people...Calm me down!


If we are going to make it to the Super Bowl we need to beat SD in their own backyard. Plain and simple. I'm as nervous as you, but if we lose we still have a shot at #2. I think Cincy will lose at KC.

[Broncoman13]

the chiefs actually will play b/c they have an outside shot of making the playoffs at 10-6, especially if Cleveland beats Pittsburgh which is a possibility

I think the chiefs go 10-6 and help us out in the process

I don't think San Diego has won in KC in awhile either

and Cinncy will light up KC, but I think KC can light up Cinncy's run defense too though


I hope you're right. I hate to say this but in two weeks I'm a Choke fan for 3 hours and 12 minutes! Ewwwugh... I just threw up a little in my mouth!

[Mile High Shack]

but like others have said

I think we can beat SD in SD

it's not like they have a great home field advantage

in fact, their bandwagon fans are some of the worst fans in the league......after they lose to KC, they will be down and probably won't be up too much for the game against us

I think we can and will beat SD

[watermock]

Not if we play like we did in the first half last week

They waxed our balls hot in the first half in the first game...we better bring a 4 quarter game unlike the hairball we coughed up last week in the first half...

[Dukes]

Not if we play like we did in the first half last week

Or against the Ravens

[meangene]

I'm nervous too. Not so much because I don't think we can beat SD. But because we have not played well for three weeks. I think we NEED to go into SD and win for our own psyche.

[Broncoman13]

I did gain a bit of confidence with our 2nd half performance. It was important to get the ball into the endzone a couple of times. I know that GB isn't that good of a team, but Boller played well against them and we were able to shut him down...

I'm trying to think back to our past performances vs the Chargers in SD. Seems like that used to be a home game away from home, but mainly b/c TD was always going home and we always made sure he got his... how have we been in SD since 99?

[brncs_fan]

AFC West
• The Broncos have clinched a playoff berth.

• The Broncos clinch the AFC West with:
1. A win or tie
2. A Chargers loss or tie

• The Broncos clinch a first-round bye with:
1. A win and a Bengals loss

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2232165

Help any?

[sirhcyennek81]

Chargers are 3-4 at home this season. Does that help?

[Rock Chalk]

I have an opinion on this subject but it aint gonna be popular.

It doesnt matter.

We aren't going to beat Indy.

Oh, I hope we do, but anyone EXPECTING it is going to be on this board the moment they kick our teeth in the astroturf...again, screaming and yelling to fire this person and waive that person and blow up the team.

I just want a playoff win and whether we get #2 or #3 won't really matter much to me. We still get a home playoff game and thus, our best chance for a win.

Anything else will be gravy, but that's all I expect so whatever seed we end up with at this point is not really important to me.

[sirhcyennek81]

Expecting we will win, otherwise, why even watch the team? Broncos are as good as any team in the AFC. We won superbowls doing what we are doing now. Like i said in 97-98, living in the hell that is SW pennsylvania...we will see.

:Broncos:

[Black96WS6]

I'm concerned! I don't think the Bungles lose another game this year. They have Buffalo at home this weekend then go to KC. They play KC on Sunday and will know how our game vs the Chargers turns out.

I have some serious concerns about winning in SD. It's not like they're expecting a Miami team to come to town... we will get their A-Game!!! Somebody tell me we'll beat them and why so I can calm my nerves b/c right now I'm concerned we end up with the #3 seed.

In most cases, I would say the Chefs can beat Cincy at home... but they may well be out of the picture and will know what the outcome of our games was. I wouldn't put it past them to lay down... knowing that they could screw us out of a bye.

No seriously people...Calm me down!

Your only hope is that KC beats SD at Arrowhead the week before. That will kill the Chargers' playoff chances, so the final game against Denver will be meaningless.

If SD beats KC, however, they will still be in it to the last game, hoping that Jax or Pittsburgh drops one that final weekend. If that scenario pans out, you will be facing a desperate Chargers team much like Indy faced, only in SD this time. And if Denver has beaten Oakland to lock up the Division, they will not have as much to lose with a loss to SD. You will not win that type of matchup Young Skywalker :thumbsup:

[Rock Chalk]

Expecting we will win, otherwise, why even watch the team? Broncos are as good as any team in the AFC. We won superbowls doing what we are doing now. Like i said in 97-98, living in the hell that is SW pennsylvania...we will see.

:Broncos:
Whatever floats your boat.

But we won the Superbowls because we had Elway, TD, and Sharpe, Smith, McCaffery, Zim, Nalen, Schlereth, Griffith, Neil, Atwater, Crockett, Gordon.

In comparison this team has Plummer, MA/Bell, Putzier, Smith, Lelie, Nalen, KJ, Wilson, Bailey, Pryce

So, we have upgraded at center and CB sorta, but downgraded pretty much everywhere else.

As for why watching the team, because while I do not EXPECT to win in Indy, I certainly ****ing HOPE we do. Dont get it twisted.

[sirhcyennek81]

Your only hope? for a team that has a hard time winning at home you better pray denver does not need to win out to get the 2 seed.

[Black96WS6]

I don't think San Diego has won in KC in awhile either


We beat them last year in their house late in the year, then they came to our place and with the Division already wrapped up, our 2nd stringers beat the crap out of the Chiefs' _efense...:thumbsup:

[Rock Chalk]

We beat them last year in their house late in the year, then they came to our place and with the Division already wrapped up, our 2nd stringers beat the crap out of the Chiefs' _efense...:thumbsup:
Dude, it doesnt matter.

Denver is going to kill SD in the final game of the season.

[sirhcyennek81]

Expect denver to win every time they step on the field. If i did not think this, i would not watch them play.

:Broncos:

[Black96WS6]

Your only hope? for a team that has a hard time winning at home you better pray denver does not need to win out to get the 2 seed.

For a team that has a hard time winning on the road and barely beat Baltimore, and looked like crap for an entire half against the BILLS, I'd say that too to hide my true worries ;D

[Rock Chalk]

Expect denver to win every time they step on the field. If i did not think this, i would not watch them play.

:Broncos:
Well, here's a cookie.

Fortunately for me, Im not you.

[Rock Chalk]

For a team that has a hard time winning on the road and barely beat Baltimore, and looked like crap for an entire half game against the BILLS, I'd say that too to hide my true worries ;D
Hard time winning on the road?

4-3 is a hard time on the road?

I kinda thought that was pretty good road play. But hey, what do I know.

[Black96WS6]

Chargers are 3-4 at home this season. Does that help?
Actually 4-3...

[terry251973]

all i want is a chance to play indy again to get them back for the last 2 humiliating losses.

[Rock Chalk]

Actually 4-3...
See, now thats a hard time winning at home.

Conversely, you are not expected to win every road game, so 4-3 on the road is not a hard time winning.

But 4-3 at home is pretty ****ing sad from the so-called best of the West.

[Black96WS6]

I'm not here to troll guys, you have a good team this year, don't take my comments the wrong way, I'm just calling it like I see it.

I'm here because the next 2 games are crucial to both our teams.

The Chargers choked BIG TIME against Miami. A playoff bound team does NOT lose a home game to Miami with the playoffs on the line. But as I recall, you guys got killed by Miami, at least we only lost by 2 pts. :flower:

Denver always matches up well with SD. Last year you won in your place, we won in ours.

This year, it was much closer at your place, without Merriman playing. This year I see us winning again at home, just my opinion.

[terry251973]

I'm not here to troll guys, you have a good team this year, don't take my comments the wrong way, I'm just calling it like I see it.

I'm here because the next 2 games are crucial to both our teams.

The Chargers choked BIG TIME against Miami. A playoff bound team does NOT lose a home game to Miami with the playoffs on the line. But as I recall, you guys got killed by Miami, at least we only lost by 2 pts. :flower:

Denver always matches up well with SD. Last year you won in your place, we won in ours.

This year, it was much closer at your place, without Merriman playing. This year I see us winning again at home, just my opinion.
and denver is not the same team that played in that first game either.they are a whole lot better since week 2.

[Black96WS6]

all i want is a chance to play indy again to get them back for the last 2 humiliating losses.

Yes please, if you guys get that far and we don't, PLEASE at least SHOW UP this time (and hopefully win), the last few times Denver has gotten WAXED by the Colts. At least last year we barely lost to them in their house in OT, and this year we finally got over the hump, thanks to some key rookies named Merriman and Castillo...

[Black96WS6]

and denver is not the same team that played in that first game either.they are a whole lot better since week 2.

Then it should be a fun game! I honestly wouldn't mind both teams getting in. You guys can have the division, we'll be the dark horse wild card that no one in their right minds want to play...:devil:

[Rock Chalk]

I'm not here to troll guys, you have a good team this year, don't take my comments the wrong way, I'm just calling it like I see it.

I'm here because the next 2 games are crucial to both our teams.

See, thats where you are wrong. The next 2 games are crucial to the chargers, not Denver. Denver wins them they got a first round bye. If they lose the game against the Chargers, they get the #3 seed based on H2H over NE and still get a home playoff game.

See, the thing is, DENVER IS ALREADY IN THE PLAYOFFS.

The Chargers choked BIG TIME against Miami. A playoff bound team does NOT lose a home game to Miami with the playoffs on the line. But as I recall, you guys got killed by Miami, at least we only lost by 2 pts. :flower:

I feel ya, we choked against them too.

Denver always matches up well with SD. Last year you won in your place, we won in ours.

Last year we STOMPED you in our place and should have won in yours.

This year, it was much closer at your place, without Merriman playing. This year I see us winning again at home, just my opinion.
Yeah, it was closer at our place. But then, we didnt decide to start playing until the second half. Once we started, the Chargeless were...well...chargeless.

[Black96WS6]

See, thats where you are wrong. The next 2 games are crucial to the chargers, not Denver. Denver wins them they got a first round bye. If they lose the game against the Chargers, they get the #3 seed based on H2H over NE and still get a home playoff game.

See, the thing is, DENVER IS ALREADY IN THE PLAYOFFS.

I feel ya, we choked against them too.

Last year we STOMPED you in our place and should have won in yours.

Yeah, it was closer at our place. But then, we didnt decide to start playing until the second half. Once we started, the Chargeless were...well...chargeless.

Agree with everything you said except for the crucial part. You have to beat the Raiders this weekend, because if you don't, and KC loses to us...well, you already know what kind of scenario that would make for our Dec 31st game....:devil:

[Rock Chalk]

Agree with everything you said except for the crucial part. You have to beat the Raiders this weekend, because if you don't, and KC loses to us...well, you already know what kind of scenario that would make for our Dec 31st game....:devil:
Are you ****ing serious?

The Oakland game is a given, or have you not watched AFC West football in the last 15 years?

[Black96WS6]

Are you ****ing serious?

The Oakland game is a given, or have you not watched AFC West football in the last 15 years?

I know, I know. Oakland sucks this year. You should definitely win. But that's why they play the game...

[eddie mac]

To be honest guys I never expected us to be 11-3 right now never mind talking about beating the Colts to make it to the Superbowl although the Broncos have now come out and said the AFC West crown means dick and it's the Superbowl they want.

Fair enough that's the players and the coaching staff's goals but my expectations are a little lower. From what I've seen over the course of this season we are a good football team and on our day can be explosive but we havent been consistent enough and have struggled in the last few weeks until 2nd half Saturday night.

Bottom line, Plummer is not Elway, Anderson/Bell are not Davis, IMO this offense isn't ready yet for a Superbowl run, The defense is close but the offense needs another few pieces in place.

[azbroncfan]

I hope you're right. I hate to say this but in two weeks I'm a Choke fan for 3 hours and 12 minutes! Ewwwugh... I just threw up a little in my mouth!
Man I would wait to say that. Might not even matter.

[watermock]

Your assertions are unreal Alec...just because you fart them out doesn't make them fact.

The real fact is we have all we can handle unless LT2 is out.

We get past that, I think if we use a blueprint, we can beat Indy...

Who said this was going to be a cakewalk?

[boltaneer]

Are you ****ing serious?

The Oakland game is a given, or have you not watched AFC West football in the last 15 years?

The Oakland game is a given? What happened last year when a horrible Oakland came to Denver?

Granted, I don't see you guys dropping that game but that's a division rivalry game. Things go out the window a little more for those type of games.

[watermock]

We just take care of Oakland this week...remember last year? I almost drove 800 miles...to sit in the snow and a loss...

Of course, i didn't drive a who knows how many ton bus to New York to watch a collapse...that effectively ended Meck's adventures long distance I think.

For the 100th time, we can't control anyone else...we take care of our own affairs, we will get a bye...simple as that.

[watermock]

BTW, we haven't clinched the Division for some strange reason...we only have one divisional loss...and have beaten SD once allready...odd

[Mediator12]

BTW, we haven't clinched the Division for some strange reason...we only have one divisional loss...and have beaten SD once allready...odd

Because SD is 3-1 and Denver is 3-1 with two division games left. One of those teams has to lose one more division game in the finale. If KC loses next week and Denver loses the next two SD wins the division with a better division record and identical 11-5 overall.

Unlikely, but still plausible unfortunately.

[24champ]

The Oakland game is a given? What happened last year when a horrible Oakland came to Denver?

Granted, I don't see you guys dropping that game but that's a division rivalry game. Things go out the window a little more for those type of games.
Have you watched the last two games the faiders played in???

Name the last two teams the raiders played and what are the teams records? I think the

broncos have a very good shot at winning this weekend.

[Mediator12]

The Oakland game is a given? What happened last year when a horrible Oakland came to Denver?

Granted, I don't see you guys dropping that game but that's a division rivalry game. Things go out the window a little more for those type of games.

Nothing is ever given. But the loss last year and key injuries to the Raiders means that this game is definitely going to be very difficult for the Raiders to compete in, let alone win.

[Bronco Billy]

Bottom line ...

The Broncos control there own destiny. What CIncy does is irrelevant. All we have to do is win our last two.

Am I worried about the San Diego game? Yes, of course. They played an excellent game in Indy where we have not won in the near past. I still think the Broncos should win. Consider it the first post-season game if you will. If we win, we don't have to play in the wildcard round (assuming Denver wins against Oakland and Cincy wins both their games) and will have a second-round home playoff game.

Merriman played a monster game last week. In my opinion, he is the main reason the Chargers won. What other team got to Payton the way Merriman did. He bullrushed the S**T out of Indy's O-line. He'll do the same thing against us. With cutblocking up front and Kyle Johnson blocking in the backfield, hopefully he won't get to Jake. Jake, unlike Peyton, is a better passer out of the pocket. This should buy him some time to find a receiver.

It should be a hell of a game, even if San Diego is out of the playoff picture. You think Marty wants to lose to us? Nonetheless, I still expect the Broncos to win.

[Rock Chalk]

Your assertions are unreal Alec...just because you fart them out doesn't make them fact.

The real fact is we have all we can handle unless LT2 is out.

We get past that, I think if we use a blueprint, we can beat Indy...

Who said this was going to be a cakewalk?
Im pretty sure I said it.

Whatcha gonna do about it farm hand?

[RedskinBronco]

SD, of course is a talented team. Yea they match up well with the colts. Honestly though, Denver matches up well with them. I don't fear the chuggers. Might we lose? yea could happen, but I also think the Broncos are very capable of winning that game. Let's get past the raiders first. As bad as they are, they did beat us last year in Denver. The Chargers just make too many mistakes. That's why they are in the position they are in. So they play the colts well...that won't help them unless they make it. I am confident that the Broncos can pull out a close game if it is in fact close. Marty and the chuggers are terrible late in games. I know we'll get the chugger trolls on here arguing that, but it's fact. They would control their own destiny if they weren't so bad at closing teams out.

[watermock]

Im pretty sure I said it.

Whatcha gonna do about it farm hand?

Break your neck, stuff an apple in it and slow roast you?

[Spider]

I'm concerned! I don't think the Bungles lose another game this year. They have Buffalo at home this weekend then go to KC. They play KC on Sunday and will know how our game vs the Chargers turns out.

I have some serious concerns about winning in SD. It's not like they're expecting a Miami team to come to town... we will get their A-Game!!! Somebody tell me we'll beat them and why so I can calm my nerves b/c right now I'm concerned we end up with the #3 seed.

In most cases, I would say the Chefs can beat Cincy at home... but they may well be out of the picture and will know what the outcome of our games was. I wouldn't put it past them to lay down... knowing that they could screw us out of a bye.

No seriously people...Calm me down!
well bro what happens happens,but I will add this.........This team has the right game plan to deal with teams on the road , run and play defense...
I will take my chances with this broncos team against anyone , anywhere , any time ........... for awhile 4 th quarter was our problem , seems to be fixed
now .........The biggest difference in the Broncos from the Broncos of last year is the play of Plummer and the Browncos ...............

[ludo21]

The Fade game is first!!! Dont over look them friends!!

I know we all see it as a cakewalk but i think it will be a very tough game. Im not exactly nervous for the game, but its no gimme.

SD on the otherhand is a toughy as well. We match up very welll with the Bolts and LT will be controlled. Coyer always gameplans well for Gates. I expect Mccardell to have a big day, but i think we should win if LT is held in check. (not easy)


ROFL! This Charger troll is funny tho(sig is at least) reminds me of Pryces comments about the Chargers all excited for an AFC W crown. ;D

[Spider]

I would never over look the Raiders , I have been a Raider hater since 1972 ...I have seen things between these 2 teams , that defies the records of either team .............
I would say it got worse after the fat man game , when ESPN 's Tom Jackson went right up to Madden and said no more fat man ...... That kinda set a tone after that championship game , that has been handed down from player to player over the years ........ I remember 1 year Al Davis was lipping off , and John Elway said I ignore him , Al Davis doesnt suit up .......... As long as Al Davis runs the Raiders , and the Broncos are in Denver , things between these 2 teams will never change ...........

[sirhcyennek81]

Oakland-Denver Christmas Eve. AFC west crown would be a nice present.

[Broncoman13]

Yes it would!!! But, I'm greedy. I want the #2 seed. See, I'm not hoping for a 1 win and out Playoff this year. I want to see our boys in the SB. Get to the SB and I think we can win... the AFC is the cream of the crop this year. The AFC Championship game will be the real SuperBowl!

[B-Love]

I will be rooting very loudly for the Chiefs this week.

Two good things come out of this. If the Cheifs win, they will likely play full bore against the Bengals the following week.

Also the Chargers may have nothing left to play for when we roll out there on New Years Eve.

This week, if the Steelers win and the Jaguars win, and the Bolts lose, they are toast right??

I would love to head out there New Years Eve with the Chargers having nothing to play for.

[Rock Chalk]

Yes it would!!! But, I'm greedy. I want the #2 seed. See, I'm not hoping for a 1 win and out Playoff this year. I want to see our boys in the SB. Get to the SB and I think we can win... the AFC is the cream of the crop this year. The AFC Championship game will be the real SuperBowl!
Either Im vastly overrating a very complete Seattle team or you people are overlooking them.

Hassleback is playing like a madman over there adn Alexander acts like he is in a contract year.

Defense has been shaky at times, but even teh best in the AFC hve struggled.

[Mile High Shack]

Oakland-Denver Christmas Eve. AFC west crown would be a nice present.

what I want for Christmas

A Denver win, a Chief win and a Detroit win

while Santa can probably deliver the first two, that last one is going to be a do-sie

[Tom A Hawk]

I'm concerned! I don't think the Bungles lose another game this year. They have Buffalo at home this weekend then go to KC. They play KC on Sunday and will know how our game vs the Chargers turns out.

I have some serious concerns about winning in SD. It's not like they're expecting a Miami team to come to town... we will get their A-Game!!! Somebody tell me we'll beat them and why so I can calm my nerves b/c right now I'm concerned we end up with the #3 seed.

In most cases, I would say the Chefs can beat Cincy at home... but they may well be out of the picture and will know what the outcome of our games was. I wouldn't put it past them to lay down... knowing that they could screw us out of a bye.

No seriously people...Calm me down!

calm down man.....the Chiefs will play their best.......honest. It just may not be good enough.

[Rock Chalk]

calm down man.....the Chiefs will play their best.......honest. It just may not be good enough.
Im pretty sure the Cheffies can handle the Bengals at home.

[Crushaholic]

what I want for Christmas

A Denver win, a Chief win and a Detroit win

**** the Chiefs. Neither San Diego nor KC will be seeing the playoffs unless Pittsburgh loses to the Browns or the Lions.

[missingnumber7]

The Fade game is first!!! Dont over look them friends!!

Didn't this happen last year. If we would've beat the fade we would've held the tiebraker with the chargers and had a home game instead of walking into hell?

[terry251973]

I will be rooting very loudly for the Chiefs this week.

Two good things come out of this. If the Cheifs win, they will likely play full bore against the Bengals the following week.

Also the Chargers may have nothing left to play for when we roll out there on New Years Eve.

This week, if the Steelers win and the Jaguars win, and the Bolts lose, they are toast right??

I would love to head out there New Years Eve with the Chargers having nothing to play for.
Bolts are pretty toasty already but a loss at kc and they are burnt.:devil: