The Broncos’ final play of the game against the Jets Sunday was the perfect metaphor for this season - so close but yet so far.
From the three-yard line, Case Keenum threw an end zone pass to Courtland Sutton in a desperate attempt to score that was just short and instead landed in the hands of Marcus Maye, who returned it 104 yards.
Sutton, who was not about to give up the touchdown points to his defender, chased Maye all 104 yards downfield, tackling him at the one and saving a pick-six.