It's Charger week, damnit!

[baja]

Originally Posted by SonOfLe-loLang

I think you're being a wee bit hard on the offense. The NO game was virtually flawless. Yes, the last two games havent been AMAZING, but the offense was definitely good.

Dropped passes made a huge difference - gotta stop that.

[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by baja

Dropped passes made a huge difference - gotta stop that.

And turnovers.

[baja]

ya that too.

[canadianbroncosfan]

[canadianbroncosfan]

[g6matty]

our players are so un accustom to defensive tds they both almost fumbled the ball while holdin it up lol

[Rohirrim]

What worries me about this game is, let's face it, this is the Chargers whole season. They lose this game and it's pretty much over for them. The only question is, do they even give a ****? Of course, publicly they're going to say, "Let's win one for Norv" and all the other assorted hype. But does that team really care? I don't know.

I'm sure the Broncos are not going to take this one lightly, even though all the pundits are calling it for them. The Broncos are on a roll. This is also the most crucial game of the season for them. Win this one and they are in total control of the AFCW going into the lightest section of their schedule. Lose it, and their momentum takes a big hit. And you just know that the Chiefs, if they have anything left at all in the tank (which is debatable) are going to leave it all on the field at Arrowhead next week (with the same caveat - do they even give a ****?).

This is the time when the Broncos have to show some championship bloodlines. Don't play down to the opponents level. This is the time when you, in the words of Conan the Barbarian, "Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women."

[razorwire77]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

This is the time when the Broncos have to show some championship bloodlines. Don't play down to the opponents level. This is the time when you, in the words of Conan the Barbarian, "Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women."

That's what I'm interesting in seeing. I don't want a defacto 9-7 AFC West Championship, based on the crappiness of the division. I want this team to crush the rest of the west teams and the Browns and either beat or be highly competitive with the Ravens.

[baja]

All I ask is we play our game. Play with heart and energy like we have all season.

No more late season collapses or playing down to the opponent .

I want to see Manning's intensity and focus stamped all over this team.

Now I better understand why Elway wanted Manning so badly, he foresaw this because it is him reincarnated.

This is the first time since 1998 I can sit back with the knowledge we are a complete team with the ability to beat any team in the NFL .

Even is we get beat I still like our chances in the playoffs and long term.

Who knew John would get it so right?

[Rohirrim]

This game worries me. If the Chargers' players have any pride at all, they are going to fight as hard as they can to win this game. The Broncos have to be serious about this one.

[Inkana7]

Originally Posted by canadianbroncosfan

Man, Ayers is the real hero of that play.

[DENVERDUI55]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

This game worries me. If the Chargers' players have any pride at all, they are going to fight as hard as they can to win this game. The Broncos have to be serious about this one.

Once the ball is snapped players can toss out all the leading up to the game talk, banter, motivation etc. As Bill Parcells said that all goes out the window. We just need to do as Manning said "Step on their throat!" Chargers are done this year I just want us to make it official. Mannings career has been beat up on who you should beat up on.

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by DENVERDUI55

Once the ball is snapped players can toss out all the leading up to the game talk, banter, motivation etc. As Bill Parcells said that all goes out the window. We just need to do as Manning said "Step on their throat!" Chargers are done this year I just want us to make it official. Mannings career has been beat up on who you should beat up on.

True, but I don't care about the pre-game hype. This team has a history of blowing the easy games late in the season. I'm hoping that Peyton brings a new dynamic and, like you say, they do some ass kicking. I want to go rolling into the playoffs like a juggernaut, not stumble in like some drunk who lost his keys.

[baja]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

True, but I don't care about the pre-game hype. This team has a history of blowing the easy games in December. I'm hoping that Peyton brings a new dynamic and, like you say, they do some ass kicking.

I contend THIS team has no history

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by baja

I contend THIS team has no history

I hope you're right.

Then they can use this game to start writing some.

[Requiem]

This game is at home, right? We will dominate. Good preparation before we throw down 40+ on the Browns -- whenever that game is.

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by Requiem

This game is at home, right? We will dominate. Good preparation before we throw down 40+ on the Browns -- whenever that game is.

Next week is Narrowhead.

[boltaneer]

Gaither is out and Mathews might be out. This crap o-line and no running game against that pass rush?

This game will be a blowout. Seeya Norv.

[baja]

No wonder doom wants to play so badly

[ZONA]

I've called the last 2 games by 3 points or less in both. I'm hot right now. We're playing very well right now but the Chugs are coming into this game knowing their season is over if they lose. They will be amped. So I think it's gonna be a bit of a fight.

I see us getting to Rivers and getting some sacks. I don't think Rivers will force too many passes after watching tape of the last game between us. No turnovers for the Chargers in this one but them being a little too conservative plus how well our D is getting off the field on 3rd downs, I think what wins this for us is TOP, Manning on the field too much, offense clicks at home, running game actually has a good day with 140 yards. Manning 3 TD's, McGahee 1 TD, Defense gets another safety.

Broncos 30
Chargers 23

[RedskinBronco]

My prediction is we come out ready to light them the **** up.

36-13 type game. I see the the struggle coming against KC next week just because that has been the pattern lately: Play well against the better opponent followed by doing enough to beat the lesser opponent you are not up for.

I really believe the Broncos want to embarrass the chargers, they don't like them. Despite the chargers not winning anything, I really feel that as of right now the Broncos hate them more than KC and OAK which is not how it has been historically of course.

[canadianbroncosfan]

Originally Posted by boltaneer

Gaither is out and Mathews might be out. This crap o-line and no running game against that pass rush?

This game will be a blowout. Seeya Norv.

This sure will boost Miller's case for DPOY

[broncocalijohn]

Originally Posted by canadianbroncosfan

Always thought WW pushed that ball to Carter but it was actually Ayers who was the unsung hero on that return.

[R8R H8R]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

This game worries me. If the Chargers' players have any pride at all, they are going to fight as hard as they can to win this game. The Broncos have to be serious about this one.

You are absolutely right, however I think PM is a little emabarrassed that the offense was the weak link in last week's game. I think he knows they should've hung 40+ on the Panthers, and they are lucky the defense and ST's carried the team. They will be ready, beleive me.

I also beleive the Chargers will show some fight in the 1st half, but eventually by the 2nd half or sooner, they will succumb to the Broncos superior talent and coaching. If the Chargers get behind by 10 or more, they are done, imo. Phyllis and Norval have shown over the last few years that when they get into pressure situations they tend to press. When you press, you make mistakes.

[oubronco]

Originally Posted by canadianbroncosfan

Tony Carter has one helluva second gear!!!!