The Denver Broncos currently find themselves caught between an encouraging blow out win over a banged up Detroit Lions team and their closing AFC West gauntlet. Up until this point this season, these are the kind of games Denver’s blown against vulnerable opponents like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. If they do so against the Cincinnati Bengals today they can probably kiss the playoffs goodbye.
Here’s what I’m watching for.
Special Teams
1. Will Tom McMahon cost Denver the game?
It’s incredible that I’m still writing about Tom McMahon 13 games into 2021, and the Broncos’ special teams remain one of the worst in football despite advantages such as Mile High’s thin air.