ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Monday, all the Broncos could do was watch the all-22 video, diagnose what went wrong in their 30-20 loss to Oakland and begin laying the foundation for trying to correct their issues before a weekend trip to New Orleans.
That work started on the ground -- where the Broncos now rank in the league's bottom 10 teams in rushing yardage per game amassed and allowed -- a place they never expected to be.
1. POUNDED ON THE GROUND
When opponents gash you on the ground, as teams have to the Broncos' defense in recent weeks, it takes a toll on the pride of a unit.