Broncos coach Gary Kubiak explained, succinctly, what needed to happen.
After three games and three wins and three shaky offensive showings, Kubiak still was searching for a run game that, in January, validated his reasoning to move to the zone-blocking scheme. Heading into Sunday's game against Minnesota he still was searching for the performances that helped running back C.J. Anderson to his first Pro Bowl a year ago and could help alleviate the pressure on 39-year old quarterback Peyton Manning.
So Kubiak issued the challenge last week. Sometimes, he said, despite all the changes on the offensive line in front of them, the running backs have to create their own space.