“Soft” Broncos Try To Right The Ship Against the Bengals

The Denver Broncos, called out by their boss, seek to save their season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Stop turnovers and turn it around.

The reeling, “soft” Denver Broncos attempt to save their season against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. They are called “soft” by the admission of GM and former star QB John Elway. You can point to any number of things that the Broncos have done wrongly during a 5-game losing streak.

They’re dead last in the NFL in turnover ratio at -14 and 29th in scoring defense (26.6 points ppg). The Broncos must cut out turnover problems to have a chance to get back in the win column Sunday.

In every other defensive category, the Broncos are still top 10 in NFL annals. The Broncos only allow opponents to convert on 27.6% of 3rd downs-the best in the NFL. The good news for the Broncos is the Bengals are vexed with many of the same problems they are.

The Bengals are 30th in scoring offense and in turnover ratio as they check in at -9. If by some miraculous event, the Broncos can win the turnover battle, they can bury the Bengals. Of course, without several tight ends to use, this becomes less likely.

This week’s injury report informs us A.J. Derby and Jeff Heuerman are both out.

This means Bradfather favorite Virgil Green is the only healthy tight end on the roster. Perhaps the Broncos will actually use him and be successful. Who knows? Anyway, there may be some changes coming through Dove Valley. Broncos Country certainly hopes so.

At least Joseph realizes a problem exists. Being one who has overcome issues in life myself, I will say that is the first step. Now, execution must occur. If the Broncos are to execute well, there will be good weather Sunday. Our friend at CBS 4 Denver, meteorologist Lauren Whitney, has more information.

History is also on the Broncos’ side Sunday. They lead Cincinnati 21-9 all-time. The Broncos are 13-2 (.866) all-time at home against the Bengals, last losing to them at home in 1975.

With an ardent crowd behind them and facing a comparably-flawed team, the Broncos should win. Las Vegas has been kind to the Broncos as the sports-books make them a 2.5-point favorite for this one.

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Should the Broncos win, a wild card playoff spot is still highly attainable. Their last 7 opponents are a combined 28-37 (.431) so all is not lost. If there is more accountability, the turnovers should go down.

Should the turnovers go down, the scoring defense should get back to normal again. In any event, this is your game thread. If any Bengals fans come upon us, treat them kindly. This is the Broncos’ way. GO BRONCOS!!!