The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots meet for the sixth consecutive season. It’s another big game with big stakes concerning AFC playoff picture.
Sunday, the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots reconvene in what will be another big game.
This week’s game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High is the sixth straight year they have met.
As is always the case late in the season, injuries will play a role.
Several key players from both teams are on the injury list. This can be found here.
Anyway, with outside linebacker Brandon Marshall officially out, the Broncos have promoted Vontarrius Dora in his stead.
Dora is a 6’4″ 256-pound prospect out of Louisiana Tech whom the Broncos signed as an undrafted free agent this past May. His teammates call him “Predator” if that paints a better picture for you.
The Patriots’ big move of the week was signing receiver Michael Floyd on Thursday who, just last Sunday, was with the Arizona Cardinals.
After the 26-23 loss for Arizona to Miami, Monday morning, Floyd got a DUI, resulting in his release.
While he is a great talent, he came cheap because of his transgressions.
When addressing the New England media this week, head coach Bill Belichick was coy in saying if Floyd would play or not.
As Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak addressed the Denver media this week, he said when playing against Belichick “expect anything.”
That is an apt thesis statement for this game.
If nothing else, the Broncos know what they have in Trevor Siemian and this could play a huge role Sunday.
Siemian (16 TD’s/7 INT’s, 2,730 yards, completing nearly 62 percent of his passes) has been great of late.
In his past two starts, Siemian has thrown for 702 yards and completed 63.7 percent of his passes.
While he cannot statistically compete with the legendary Tom Brady, with his defense he doesn’t have to.
All the Broncos have to do Sunday is get some offensive continuity. If the Broncos can start with the fury they ended the Tennessee game with (fumble excluded) they’ll be all right.
Our delightful friend, star meteorologist Lauren Whitney of CBS 4 Denver, has our game forecast.
Heading to the @Broncos on Sunday? Bring all your layers :) pic.twitter.com/ZNpzlKOSwC
— Lauren Whitney (@LaurenCBS4) December 16, 2016
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As she says, bring all your layers if you plan to attend the game.
Whitney is honored to serve the Predominantly Orange community as she told me on Twitter. It’s always nice to make friends, especially since those who know call this a great blog!
Anyway, this is your game thread. If any Patriots fans happen upon us, please be nice to them. Treat them kindly and win big, that is the Broncos way. GO BRONCOS!!!