Denver Broncos: Biggest disappointments from loss to the Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos congratulates Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets on his win after their game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos congratulates Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets on his win after their game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 07: Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos congratulates Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets on his win after their game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 07: Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos congratulates Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets on his win after their game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

The Denver Broncos went into the Meadowlands and completely laid an egg. Let’s look at the biggest disappointments from Sunday’s game.

The Denver Broncos are a mess, slipping and sliding their way to a three-game losing streak here in the first five games of the 2018 season.

Considering the Broncos had to come from behind in borderline miraculous fashion to win their first two games, they could just as easily be 0-5 right now.

The Denver defense shouldn’t be expected to be as good as the 2015 unit at this point, but no one could have anticipated they would be as bad so far this year as they have been, especially when it comes to giving up big plays.

Against the Jets, Denver’s defense allowed two touchdowns — not just plays — of 75 or more yards.

It’s hard to fathom the Broncos think things are just going to sort themselves out as the season progresses. This team is in need of a jolt in the worst way and unfortunately might have to wait a few months for any sort of resolution with the coaching staff, personnel, or anything else that is really frustrating at this point.

Changes need to be made in Denver but it is going to seem like a lifetime before any of that takes place. Right now, what you see is what you get.

So, let’s lament. Who had the most disappointing performances in one of the most embarrassing losses the Broncos have had over the past three years?