Over the span of the last two seasons, it seemed the Denver Broncos had uncovered every single way to win a football game. On Sunday afternoon in New Orleans, they invented a new one.
Everything appeared to be going along with a script they’ve followed many times. With the clock winding under five minutes, the defense found themselves facing a potential go-ahead drive with Drew Brees across the line of scrimmage. Before the drive could even truly get started, though, the Broncos did what they always do. They made a play.
Jared Crick snuck up behind rookie receiver Michael Thomas and laid a hit that popped the ball free.