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Denver Broncos: Weaknesses exposed in season’s first loss

By Sayre Bedinger

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) reaches for a first down marker as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Philip Wheeler (41) defends in the first half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) reaches for a first down marker as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Philip Wheeler (41) defends in the first half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Denver Broncos had some major weaknesses exposed in their first loss of the season at home against the Atlanta Falcons. What now?

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) reaches for a first down marker as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Philip Wheeler (41) defends in the first half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) reaches for a first down marker as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Philip Wheeler (41) defends in the first half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Broncos lost to the Atlanta Falcons 23-16 in their week five matchup, and although losing on Sundays is one of the worst feelings, the Falcons may have done the Broncos a favor.

The Falcons — more than just beating the Broncos — exposed some significant flaws. This wasn’t an AFC West showdown, and it has very little — if any — implications on the AFC playoff picture as a whole. The Broncos are still tied for the best record in the conference, and Atlanta is a really good team that came in and kicked the snot out of Denver’s under-manned offense.

There’s no excuse other than getting straight up beat, but the Broncos have unquestionably learned a lot about this team and they have very little time to turn things around.

The great news for the Broncos is, most of these mistakes or weaknesses that we saw in this game are correctable. Let’s take a look at the flaws and deficiencies that the Broncos had exposed by the Atlanta Falcons, and what they can do to right the ship before Thursday Night Football against San Diego.

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