Denver Broncos: Week 12 Position Grades

Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) attempts to pass across the field in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) attempts to pass across the field in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Special Teams Grade: D-

Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) attempts and misses a sixty two yard field goal in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) attempts and misses a sixty two yard field goal in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

In case you are wondering, special teams defense historically is a staple of a Joe DeCamilis unit. Kayvon Webster and the lack of filling in the lanes on punt returns cost the team field position. Tyreek Hill’s speed is a game changer and he made the Broncos pay on the safety return.

Equally, Hill’s safety return would not happen if it was not for Jordan Norwood’s play in the Broncos punt return. He fumbled a punt from Colquitt, picked it up at the five and did not move. Justin Houston sacked Trevor Siemian on that ensuing drive resulting in the safety. One could argue Norwood was responsible for all nine points in the second half. His performance is in large part why they received a D- grade.

Also, Brandon McManus attempted the game-winning field goal in overtime on a gutsy call from Gary Kubiak. Kubiak’s call was the right one at that moment of the game. 1:00 minute left from a tie on 4th and 10. Now the Broncos were caught in a tough spot. I expected Tyreek Hill to return the field goal bringing back memories of the Chris Davis return in the Auburn Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide matchup a couple years back.