Denver Broncos: Stock up, stock down after Patriots win

Oct 18, 2020; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Denver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus (8) watches one of his four field goals as New England Patriots cornerback Justin Bethel (29) looks on during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 18, 2020; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) reacts after making a field goal against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon McManus, K

Saving the best for last, Brandon McManus was the hero of the day. Going a perfect 6/6 on the day, McManus accounted for all of the Denver Broncos’ points in their win over New England.

So far, the Broncos’ decision to extend McManus has been a good one. He is easily one of the most reliable kickers in the league. It is not ideal to rely on field goals to win games, which really, is a flaw in the Broncos’ offensive attack, but if you have to rely on a kicker, it is good to have one as efficient as Brandon McManus.

His long on the day was a 54-yarder.

McManus is reliable in short to long-range situations, and many may be afraid to say it, but it’s not crazy to consider that McManus is arguably the hottest kicker in the league at this point.

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