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Broncos Dash Vikings' Playoff Hopes in OT

Dec 30, 2007 9:09 PM CST

Broncos Dash Vikings' Playoff Hopes in OT

Chargers clinch 3-slot by beating Raiders; Jets get pointless win in OT

(Newser) - The Broncos added the title of spoiler to their 7-9 record this season, as a 22-19 overtime win let Denver deny Minnesota any chance at a playoff berth, reports the Denver Post. Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson lost a fumble to an overtime sack, allowing the turnover that led to Jason...

Return of the King

Dec 25, 2007 6:12 AM CST

Return of the King

LT reclaims league rushing lead in 23-3 SD romp over Denver

(Newser) - With Pittsburgh's Willie Parker (1316 yards) sidelined with a broken wheel and Minnesota's rookie wunderkind Adrian Peterson (1305) running on fumes, the league's rushing leader has a familiar face again. Last year's titlebearer LaDainian Tomlinson (1418) reclaimed the lead with a game to go, the AP reports, as the Chargers...

Texans Triumph Over Broncos

Dec 14, 2007 12:09 AM CST

Texans Triumph Over Broncos

Son, pupil topple Shanahan

(Newser) - Despite making it close late in the third quarter, the master had no answer for his pupils, as the Texans toppled the Broncos last night, 31-13, the Denver Post reports. The game pitted Broncos' head coach Mike Shanahan against not only his former offensive coordinator--Texans' coach Gary Kubiak--but also his...

Tomlinson, Chargers Jolt Tennessee in OT

Dec 9, 2007 7:44 PM CST

Tomlinson, Chargers Jolt Tennessee in OT

Cincinnati silences the Rams, Broncos put a hurtin' on the Chiefs

(Newser) - San Diego, propelled by a 14-point fourth quarter rally, defeated Tennessee with a TD run in overtime by reigning MVP LaDainian Tomlinson, reports the Tennessean. The Titans' defense dominated the first three quarters but couldn't contain L.T. when it counted as he ended with 146 yards rushing. The Titans,...

Henry Wins Appeal of Drug Test

Dec 5, 2007 1:15 AM CST

Henry Wins Appeal of Drug Test

Denver running back won't be suspended for year, cleared to play

(Newser) - While the Denver Broncos may have lost this past week to divisional rival Oakland they did emerge victorious in another matter. Running back Travis Henry won his appeal of a one-year suspension in relation to a failed drug test from August. Henry’s appeal was heard in mid-November and he...

Chicago Keeps Hope Alive

Nov 25, 2007 9:25 PM CST

Chicago Keeps Hope Alive

Hester (two return TDs), Gould key Bears comeback in 37-34 OT win

(Newser) - In what may have been a season-saver, the Bears calmly overcame a fourth-quarter 14-point deficit, winning on an overtime field goal by a gimlet-eyed Robbie Gould. All-world return specialist Devin Hester had two long second-half touchdowns; frequent Chicago goat Rex Grossman was sharp on the last two scoring drives.

With Big Plays, Broncs Trample Titans 34-20

Nov 20, 2007 4:35 AM CST

With Big Plays, Broncs Trample Titans 34-20

Denver improves to .500 as Cutler beats Young at his own game

(Newser) - With a 34-20 win last night over the Tennessee Titans, the Denver Broncos hauled themselves up to an even record and a share of the AFC West lead. Glenn Martinez' 80-yard punt return in the first quarter was characteristic of Denver's breakout game: all four of their touchdowns came on...

Steelers Snag 31-28 Comeback Win vs. Browns

Nov 12, 2007 5:09 AM CST

Steelers Snag 31-28 Comeback Win vs. Browns

Bears slam Raiders, Broncos down Chiefs, Jaguars pound Titans

(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Steelers got themselves in and out of trouble last night to pull off a nail-biter of a 31-28 victory against Cleveland. A 30-yard touchdown run by spry quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gave the Steelers their first lead, and after the teams traded touchdowns, Phil Dawson shorted the field goal...

Pack Go to 7-1 in Early Sunday NFL Action

Nov 4, 2007 5:23 PM CST

Pack Go to 7-1 in Early Sunday NFL Action

Lions, Titans, Saints among other winners; 'Skins top Jets in OT

(Newser) - Brett Favre and the Packers won for the second straight week on the road in a tough AFC West setting, this time downing the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium 33-22, thanks to 17 straight fourth-quarter points. Green Bay moved to 7-1 on the year and maintained its one game lead in...

In Bad Week for Denver, It's Packers in OT

Oct 30, 2007 2:50 AM CDT

In Bad Week for Denver, It's Packers in OT

Favre's arm is the main attraction as Green Bay bests Broncos 19-13

(Newser) - One day after Denver saw their World Series dreams obliterated by Boston, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the Broncos at home with an overtime win in a contradictory game dominated by Brett Favre. Together, the teams put up 680 yards in regulation, making 40 of their 60 combined passes, yet...

Broncos' Henry Won't be Deterred

Oct 6, 2007 6:26 AM CDT

Broncos' Henry Won't be Deterred

Veteran running back will start despite sprains, failed drug test

(Newser) - Travis Henry, the injured Broncos running back who leads the NFL in rushing yards but faces a year's suspension for violating league drug policy, has announced his determination to suit up this Sunday against the Chargers. Coach Mike Shanahan agreed that Henry will play, provided the knee and ankle he...

Broncos' Holdman Hurt at Camp

Aug 3, 2007 6:23 AM CDT

Broncos' Holdman Hurt at Camp

New OLB suffers scary spinal-cord concussion, spends night in hospital

(Newser) - Broncos outside linebacker Warrick Holdman suffered a concussion of his spinal cord during yesterday's training session. The 31-year-old's helmet struck running back Mike Bell during a scrimmage, and Holdman was taken to a nearby medical center for overnight observation. Denver coach Mike Shanahan says the hospital stay is a routine...