Official Broncos @ Chargers 12.28.08 SNF Game Thread - The Orange Mane

24champ · 12-28-2008, 02:24 AM

VS.

Denver Broncos (8-7) 1st AFC West
VS.
San Diego Chargers (7-8) 2nd AFC West

Game Time: 6:15 PM MST
Location: Qualcomm Stadium| San Diego, CA
Forecast at Kickoff: Clear| 58 degrees
TV Broadcast: CBS|John Madden, Al Michaels
Radio broadcast: 850 KOA

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It appeared the Broncos were on their way to clinching the AFC West title last week after they took a 13-0 lead against the Bills in the second quarter, but Buffalo rallied to earn a 30-23 victory. Denver controlled most phases of the game, registering 532 yards of offense (7.3 per play) and limiting the Bills to just 275 yards and 26:49 of possession. But the Broncos had two turnovers and struggled in the red zone, scoring touchdowns on only two of their six trips inside the 20-yard line.

Despite being forced to place 16 players on season-ending reserve lists due to injuries, including seven running backs, and one of the league’s youngest rosters, the Broncos travel to San Diego having held sole possession of first place in the AFC West following every game this year. A victory against the Chargers would make the Broncos just the fifth division winner in the 16-game era (since 1978) to maintain sole possession of first place in its division following every game.

Denver faces a challenge to achieve that distinction against the Chargers, who have won their last three games. San Diego’s previous two wins have come on the road, including last week’s 41-24 victory against a Buccaneers squad fighting for a playoff berth. The two clubs’ first meeting in Week 2 was one of the NFL’s most memorable games this season with the Broncos defeating the Chargers 39-38 at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Following Jay Cutler's 4-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Royal with 24 seconds left, the Broncos became just the third team in NFL history to give up the opportunity for a tie and win a game with a successful two point conversion when Cutler found Royal again in the end zone.

*All notes from DenverBroncos.com*

Denver Broncos

Champ Bailey CB Groin Probable

Josh Bell CB Knee Probable

Ryan Clady T Ankle Probable

Daniel Graham TE Ankle Probable

Ryan Harris T Back Probable

Niko Koutouvides LB Back Probable

Chris Kuper G Hand Probable

Spencer Larsen LB Groin Probable

M. Manuel S Ankle Probable

Brandon Marshall WR Hip Probable

Marlon McCree S Ankle Probable

Chad Mustard TE Knee Probable

Karl Paymah CB Groin Probable

Eddie Royal WR Thumb Probable

Brandon Stokley WR Foot Probable

D.J. Williams LB Knee Probable

Chargers

Brandon Siler LB Foot Doubtful

Malcom Floyd WR Lung Doubtful

Anthony Waters LB Hamstring Probable

Jamal Williams DT Foot Probable

All injuries as of 12/28/08

*DO OR DIE GAME!*

No Quotes for this Game thread...it's put up or shut up time.

24champ · 12-28-2008, 02:24 AM

(NFL.com)

**2008-09** Regular Season Stats**

Top Offensive Players

QuarterBack

Cooked Crack!|0 Yards| 0 TDs | LT|1,014 Yds| 8 TDs

Wide Reciever

Scheffler|35 Receptions|570 Yds| 2 TDs | Gates|57 Receptions|655 Yds| 8 TD

24champ · 12-28-2008, 02:25 AM

**2008-09 Regular Season Stats**

Top Defensive Players

Cornerback

Prater 25/34|56 yds Longest |Kaeding 26/31| Longest 57 Yards

Great moments... are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here, tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here tonight. One game. If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we run with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can! Tonight, WE are the greatest football team in the world. You were born to be football players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great football team the Chargers have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it.

-Herb Brooks [revised]

penguintheory · 12-28-2008, 02:39 AM

Feet: taptaptaptaptaptaptaptaptap

NYBronco · 12-28-2008, 04:22 AM

Looking forward to a great game. Go Broncos!

SportinOne · 12-28-2008, 06:23 AM

A few days ago I bought tickets to see MMJ tonight at the Chicago Theatre. Didn't realize until afterward that the game had been flexed....i'm ashamed to say that selling the concert tickets never once crossed my mind.. maybe i'm evolving... or maybe i was just fed up at the moment.. either way, i'm feeling more optimistic about this game by the minute. The Chargers are nothing special, and if Boyd can be just a tad better than Tatum Bell i'd say we have a great shot.

broncofan7 · 12-28-2008, 06:41 AM

SD 38-Den 20---We have no shot (negative reverse karma at work I hope.)

Broncos_OTM · 12-28-2008, 07:15 AM

cutlers stats are wrong. you might wanna check it again

cmhargrove · 12-28-2008, 07:35 AM

I got a strong hankerin' for some crack - cooked crack.

If this one works out for us, it wil be the stuff of Bronco lore for years!

I hope that somehow, poetically, a rookie wins this game for us. A turnover for WW or Larsen, a TD by Royal, maybe Boyd... Let the rookies win this one for us, that would wrap up this season nicely.

tsiguy96 · 12-28-2008, 07:58 AM

yea, cutler has ~4200 and rivers ~3700. revise!

Black96WS6 · 12-28-2008, 07:59 AM

I think this is going to be a great game.

BlaK-Argentina · 12-28-2008, 08:02 AM

Ok got some boob mojo going, hope you guys follow!

Play2win · 12-28-2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaK-Argentina

Ok got some boob mojo going, hope you guys follow!

Right, can't we just make our AVI's the MOJO...

MMmmm... BReeesstttteessss...

Inkana7 · 12-28-2008, 09:07 AM

I'm pumped.

On a different note, I had a dream two nights ago. The Lions will beat Green Bay by 3 or less.

Natedogg · 12-28-2008, 09:46 AM

thumpc · 12-28-2008, 09:54 AM

Hmmm, craaack.

Dagmar · 12-28-2008, 10:00 AM

I think I've become universally hated on this website and this will be my last day on the Orangemane, so let's hope it's a good one.

Orange_Beard · 12-28-2008, 10:47 AM

Is this an Omen? Last nights sunset, the Orangest I have ever seen.

HooptyHoops · 12-28-2008, 12:01 PM

Let go Broncos...on to the playoffs to take out the hottest team in football!!

Borks147 · 12-28-2008, 12:26 PM

what is vegas' line?

Bronx33 · 12-28-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aborquez147

what is vegas' line?

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/

TheReverend · 12-28-2008, 12:48 PM

I parlayed a good chunk of money on the money line and the over.

Let it rain, Jay.

oubronco · 12-28-2008, 01:21 PM

we need cooked crack to have a game like Micheal Bush did against TB

wolf754life · 12-28-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange_Beard

Is this an Omen? Last nights sunset, the Orangest I have ever seen.

thats the sun setting on the biggest choke job in franchise history!

theAPAOps5 · 12-28-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf754life

thats the sun setting on the biggest choke job in franchise history!

What did you deep throat your man love Shanahan too much. I mean seriously you were well on his bandwagon just a few weeks ago?

12-28-2008, 02:24 AM	#1
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,551 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Official Broncos @ Chargers 12.28.08 SNF Game Thread VS. Denver Broncos (8-7) 1st AFC West VS. San Diego Chargers (7-8) 2nd AFC West Game Time: 6:15 PM MST Location: Qualcomm Stadium\| San Diego, CA Forecast at Kickoff: Clear\| 58 degrees TV Broadcast: CBS\|John Madden, Al Michaels Radio broadcast: 850 KOA NFL Scores ESPN NFL Scoreboard CBS Sportsline NFL Scoreboard Broncos Team Home Page MSN Scoreboard NFL.com Game Center Broncos Roster Depth Chart Orange Mane Mile High Report Denver Post Rocky Mountain News DenverBroncos.com Top Stories CBS 4 Denver ABC 7 Denver Fox 11/31 Denver NBC 9 Denver It appeared the Broncos were on their way to clinching the AFC West title last week after they took a 13-0 lead against the Bills in the second quarter, but Buffalo rallied to earn a 30-23 victory. Denver controlled most phases of the game, registering 532 yards of offense (7.3 per play) and limiting the Bills to just 275 yards and 26:49 of possession. But the Broncos had two turnovers and struggled in the red zone, scoring touchdowns on only two of their six trips inside the 20-yard line. Despite being forced to place 16 players on season-ending reserve lists due to injuries, including seven running backs, and one of the league’s youngest rosters, the Broncos travel to San Diego having held sole possession of first place in the AFC West following every game this year. A victory against the Chargers would make the Broncos just the fifth division winner in the 16-game era (since 1978) to maintain sole possession of first place in its division following every game. Denver faces a challenge to achieve that distinction against the Chargers, who have won their last three games. San Diego’s previous two wins have come on the road, including last week’s 41-24 victory against a Buccaneers squad fighting for a playoff berth. The two clubs’ first meeting in Week 2 was one of the NFL’s most memorable games this season with the Broncos defeating the Chargers 39-38 at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Following Jay Cutler's 4-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Royal with 24 seconds left, the Broncos became just the third team in NFL history to give up the opportunity for a tie and win a game with a successful two point conversion when Cutler found Royal again in the end zone. All notes from DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos Champ Bailey CB Groin Probable Josh Bell CB Knee Probable Ryan Clady T Ankle Probable Daniel Graham TE Ankle Probable Ryan Harris T Back Probable Niko Koutouvides LB Back Probable Chris Kuper G Hand Probable Spencer Larsen LB Groin Probable M. Manuel S Ankle Probable Brandon Marshall WR Hip Probable Marlon McCree S Ankle Probable Chad Mustard TE Knee Probable Karl Paymah CB Groin Probable Eddie Royal WR Thumb Probable Brandon Stokley WR Foot Probable D.J. Williams LB Knee Probable Chargers Brandon Siler LB Foot Doubtful Malcom Floyd WR Lung Doubtful Anthony Waters LB Hamstring Probable Jamal Williams DT Foot Probable All injuries as of 12/28/08 DO OR DIE GAME! No Quotes for this Game thread...it's put up or shut up time.

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12-28-2008, 02:25 AM	#3
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,551 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	2008-09 Regular Season Stats Top Defensive Players Cornerback Bailey \| 37 Tackles\| 1 INT \|Cromartie\| 60 Tackles\| 2 Int Linebacker Williams\| 84 Tackles\| 2.5 sacks \| Cooper\| 92 Tackles\|1.5 sacks Safety Barrett \|16 Tackles\| 1 INT \| Weddle \|116 Tackles\| 1 INT Defensive Line Dumervil \|23 Tackles\|5 Sacks \|Castillo \| 38 Tackles\|1.5 Sacks Kickers Prater 25/34\|56 yds Longest \|Kaeding 26/31\| Longest 57 Yards Great moments... are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here, tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here tonight. One game. If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we run with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can! Tonight, WE are the greatest football team in the world. You were born to be football players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great football team the Chargers have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it. -Herb Brooks [revised]

12-28-2008, 02:39 AM	#4
penguintheory studio gangster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicahhgo Posts: 652 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Momma	Feet: taptaptaptaptaptaptaptaptap

12-28-2008, 04:22 AM	#5
NYBronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,994	Looking forward to a great game. Go Broncos!

12-28-2008, 06:23 AM	#6
SportinOne Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,422	A few days ago I bought tickets to see MMJ tonight at the Chicago Theatre. Didn't realize until afterward that the game had been flexed....i'm ashamed to say that selling the concert tickets never once crossed my mind.. maybe i'm evolving... or maybe i was just fed up at the moment.. either way, i'm feeling more optimistic about this game by the minute. The Chargers are nothing special, and if Boyd can be just a tad better than Tatum Bell i'd say we have a great shot.

12-28-2008, 06:41 AM	#7
broncofan7 AKA "THE STANDARD" BQ looks ALMOST as good as I do Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BIG D Posts: 6,022	SD 38-Den 20---We have no shot (negative reverse karma at work I hope.)

12-28-2008, 07:15 AM	#8
Broncos_OTM Born Again HOOLIGAN Broncos Over All Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,544 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	cutlers stats are wrong. you might wanna check it again

12-28-2008, 07:35 AM	#9
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	I got a strong hankerin' for some crack - cooked crack. If this one works out for us, it wil be the stuff of Bronco lore for years! I hope that somehow, poetically, a rookie wins this game for us. A turnover for WW or Larsen, a TD by Royal, maybe Boyd... Let the rookies win this one for us, that would wrap up this season nicely.

12-28-2008, 07:58 AM	#10
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,559 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	yea, cutler has ~4200 and rivers ~3700. revise!

12-28-2008, 07:59 AM	#11
Black96WS6 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 900	I think this is going to be a great game.

12-28-2008, 08:02 AM	#12
BlaK-Argentina Pampita says... ... support your team! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina. Posts: 5,174 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Ok got some boob mojo going, hope you guys follow!

12-28-2008, 09:46 AM	#15
Natedogg 1st Amendment Protection You sending The MethWolfe!!!??? Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Petersburg Russia Posts: 1,880 Adopt-a-Bronco: Travis Henry

12-28-2008, 09:07 AM	#14
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	I'm pumped. On a different note, I had a dream two nights ago. The Lions will beat Green Bay by 3 or less.

12-28-2008, 09:54 AM	#16
thumpc Pro Bowler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Future Posts: 746 Adopt-a-Bronco: Richard Quinn	Hmmm, craaack.

12-28-2008, 10:00 AM	#17
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	I think I've become universally hated on this website and this will be my last day on the Orangemane, so let's hope it's a good one.

12-28-2008, 10:47 AM	#18
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	Is this an Omen? Last nights sunset, the Orangest I have ever seen.

12-28-2008, 12:01 PM	#19
HooptyHoops We need a DE C'mon D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,673 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Let go Broncos...on to the playoffs to take out the hottest team in football!!

12-28-2008, 12:26 PM	#20
Borks147 the dude abides... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hanover NH Posts: 1,845	what is vegas' line?

12-28-2008, 12:48 PM	#22
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 33,020 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	I parlayed a good chunk of money on the money line and the over. Let it rain, Jay.

12-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#23
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,604	we need cooked crack to have a game like Micheal Bush did against TB