ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway said there'd be days like this.
The Hall of Fame quarterback-turned-GM cautioned fans and fantasy owners alike back in August that Denver's offense was "going to be a work in progress" and "we're not going to be kicking on all cylinders" right away.
An offense of blended concepts from two of the NFL's beautiful minds has gotten off to a rocky start even though the Broncos (2-0) haven't.
Three-and-outs.
No gains.
Pick-6s.
Sacks.
Punts.
Still, the Broncos are once again atop the AFC West thanks to seven takeaways, two clutch fourth-quarter drives from Peyton Manning and two defensive gems in the final minute against Baltimore and Kansas City.