Out of context, the smattering of cheers for Jordan Norwood’s ho-hum fair catch at his own 12-yard line in the fourth quarter Sunday night might seem odd. But those were cheers of sarcasm. The Broncos, this time, did not trip over their own feet.
Minutes earlier, Norwood blinked on a punt and the ball bounced off his helmet and into the arms of the Chiefs — yet another Denver special-teams miscue. The Broncos were not pleased. Cornerback Aqib Talib shoved Norwood in the back, pushing him off the field in disgust.
The frustration was piling up.
Two weeks ago in New Orleans, the Broncos were the toast of special teams NFL-wide.