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Denver Broncos Stock Report: Denver outlasts Oakland

By Shelby Manning

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Defensive tackle Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates nose tackle Mike Purcell #98 and linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu #97 after he deflected a pass during a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter by the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Defensive tackle Shelby Harris #96 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates nose tackle Mike Purcell #98 and linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu #97 after he deflected a pass during a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter by the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders catches a touchdown pass as strong safety Will Parks #34 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders catches a touchdown pass as strong safety Will Parks #34 of the Denver Broncos defends on the play during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

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Second Half Adjustments

Although the finale to the game was a wild and awesome finish, this was a scenario the Denver Broncos had been in before in 2019–and one they did not come out on top in often.

We saw the Denver Broncos play not to win, but play not too lose all too many times in the second half this season, and easily, barring the efforts of Shelby Harris, could have cost them once again in Week 17.

A major weakness in the Broncos’ system this season was going into the locker room at half with a lead, and while the opponent made adjustments to come into second half, the Denver Broncos did not, and would be out dueled in the second half to head back into the locker room with a loss at the end.

In 2019, second half execution left much to be desired, especially when it cost the Broncos on so many occasions. This must be something that is addressed and fixed going into 2020.

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