Broncos' John Fox, Jack Del Rio Fined For Yelling At Replacement Refs

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio have been fined for their criticism of the NFL's replacement officials during Week 2's Monday night loss to the Atlanta Falcons, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Fox received a $30,000 fine while Del Rio was charged $25,000.

Schefter reported on Sunday that the NFL even called into Atlanta during last week's game to tell the coaches to cool off their behavior directed at the officials. During the game, Fox and Del Rio were actively pestering officials on calls in which they didn't agree.

Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports said the NFL told the replacement officials to "be more assertive" in dealing with the league's head coaches. Ray Anderson, the NFL executive vice president of football operations, told La Canfora the league sent out a memo warning coaches that the league would be very strict regarding the behavior such as that seen by Fox and Del Rio.

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Brock Osweiler Was Ready To Replace Peyton Manning In Case Of 'Hail Mary'

Brock Osweiler may not have the starting quarterback job in Denver, but the Broncos coaches feel he can throw it longer than Peyton Manning.

Osweiler was warming up on the sideline with the possibility of the Broncos getting the ball back with under two minutes to play. In that situation, Osweiler would have thrown what figured to be, after the punt, a pass of around 70 yards. The Broncos trailed the host Falcons 27-21, and it would have been Osweiler's first regular season snap as a pro.

He told the Denver Post, "I was going in for the Hail Mary," Osweiler said. "I'm not sure what the dividing line was as far as me going in, but I was getting ready to go in."

Osweiler is known for having a very strong arm, and the 35-year-old Manning has said he's still getting his arm strength back after multiple neck surgeries kept him out of football in 2011.

Atlanta's Michael Turner rushed for a 15-yard gain with 1:54 remaining, and Osweiler never appeared. The Falcons knelt it out after that, taking the win to move to 2-0. Denver (1-1) will host Houston in Week 3.

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NFL Injury Report: Broncos Stay Clear of Major Injuries In Week 2

The Denver Broncos avoided major injuries their week two matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Peyton Manning Reacts To Interceptions: 'Should Have Thrown The Balls Away'

After his first eight throws on Monday Night Football against the Falcons, Peyton Manning had already thrown three interceptions. The interceptions, along with a fourth first-quarter turnover after a Knowshon Moreno fumble, gave the Falcons enough offensive opportunities to earn a 20-0 lead early in the first half.

While Manning completed 20 of his next 29 passes, including a touchdown and no interceptions, the damage had been done and a late comeback attempt fell short. Atlanta won, 27-21. Following the game, Manning told reporters that he shouldn't have tried to make the passes that resulted in interceptions.

"Everybody was covered. I should have thrown the balls away," Manning told the Denver Post. "There are some things I have to correct."

Manning finished the game with a 58.5 passer rating, the lowest mark for him since a game against the Browns on Nov. 30, 2008.

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Michael Turner Arrested For DUI Following Atlanta Falcons-Denver Broncos Game

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol early Tuesday morning outside of Atlanta, not long after rushing for a touchdown and 42 yards to help the Falcons beat the Denver Broncos 27-21 on Monday Night Football.

The 30-year-old running back was jailed in Gwinnett County, Ga., after 5 a.m. ET, before posting bail. Turner was reportedly driving 95 MPH on I-85, where the speed limit is 65 MPH. The Falcons had this to say in a statement:

"We are aware of the situation involving Michael and are in the process of gathering more information. Because this is now a legal matter, the club will have no further comment at this time."

The Broncos did a good job in limiting Turner despite the touchdown, holding the former Pro Bowler to only 2.5 yards per carry.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons 2012: Denver Loses, The Web Reacts

Mile High Report rounds up the early Tuesday morning reaction from across the Web to the Denver Broncos' 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Monday night, including a piece from NFL.com on how Peyton Manning's second game with the team didn't go nearly as well as his first.

In an article titled "Peyton Manning crashes to Earth in loss to Falcons," Dan Hanzus writes how the Falcons had Manning looking confused and rattled, especially compared to how poised he was in the team's Week 1 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Manning threw three interceptions on the Broncos' first three possessions:

"I'd obviously like to have all three of them back," said Manning, who finished 24 of 37 for 241 yards and one touchdown. "Just three bad decisions. ... When I see the film, I'm sure I'll see someone open short underneath on the check down."

Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post writes about Denver's lack of a pass rush Monday night after a five-sack performance in Week 1, but notable by his absence from the stat sheet in both games has been pass-rush specialist Elvis Dumervil.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons Score: Late Comeback Fails As Denver Falls 27-21

There was some excitement near the end of the game as a comeback seemed to be brewing, but the Broncos couldn't overcome a bad first half as they dropped their Monday Night showdown against the Falcons, 27-21.

Peyton Manning and the Denver offense had about as bad a start as a team can have in a football game, turning the ball over four times in the opening quarter. That included a Peyton Manning interception on the very first drive that led to a Michael Turner touchdown for Atlanta less than two minutes into the game. After that, Denver's defense settled down and helped keep the game close, but the Falcons chipped in two field goals and a Matt Ryan touchdown throw to Tony Gonzalez before Denver finally made a move.

Down 20-0, the Broncos finally scored at the very end of the second quarter when Peyton Manning tossed a ball right to the sideline in the end zone, where Demaryius Thomas was forced to make a fantastic catch. After review, the play was ruled a touchdown and the Broncos looked like they would have some life in the second half.

Unfortunately, Denver's defense couldn't contain Atlanta early in the second half for long enough. Matt Ryan added his second touchdown of the game in the third quarter, a toss to Roddy White.

It got interesting later on as Denver started to make a solid comeback bid and the offense finally began to hit a stride. Willis McGahee punched in two touchdowns, both from 2 yards out, to make the score 27-21 with three minutes remaining in the game. Unfortunately, the defense couldn't finish what they started and allowed Matt Ryan to move the chains on the following drive enough times to close the game out.

Denver will look to rebound from their first loss of the season in Week 3 when they face the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field.

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Broncos Pull Within 13 On McGahee Touchdown Run

The awful first quarter has apparently been forgotten by the Denver Broncos, as they're starting to scrape their way back into the game in the fourth quarter. With 11:48 remaining in the final frame, the Broncos scored a touchdown off a 2-yard Willis McGahee run to pull the game back to within two scores, 27-14.

Denver's defense did its work efficiently in the first quarter, holding the Falcons to only 10 points even as the team turned the ball over four times. They'll need the same efficiency from the defense late in the game to keep it close so that Peyton Manning and the rest of the offense can continue to chip away at the lead and perhaps steal an unexpected win in the Georgia Dome.

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Denver Broncos Vs. Atlanta Falcons: Demaryius Thomas Catches Touchdown (Gives Denver A Chance?)

In the third quarter, the Denver Broncos are falling to the Atlanta Falcons and haven't had all that much to say on the offensive side of the ball. They're losing the turnover margin 4-0 and haven't put together many sustained drives. The highlight of the Broncos' offense so far was Demaryius Thomas's touchdown grab right at the end of the half. Peyton Manning took a chance on third down and 17, tossing a ball to Thomas at the sideline in the end zone.

Thomas managed to not only make the catch, but touch his toe to the ground while keeping the ball away from Dunta Robinson. It was originally called out by the referees, but a review showed it to be a good touchdown and Denver's first scoring play of the night.

Denver is down 27-7 at the end of the third quarter. If they can string together a few more plays like that touchdown, they might just have a chance at getting back into it.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons Score Update: Atlanta Expands Lead To 27-7

After allowing a touchdown with just over 10 seconds remaining in the first half, the Falcons responded and regained momentum in the third quarter to expand their lead over the Broncos to 27-7 entering the final quarter.

While the Broncos were able to stall Atlanta's opening drive of the half, two consecutive three-and-out offensive performances by the Denver offense continued to afford the Falcons opportunities. They took advantage of one with a quick, six-play drive that featured three Roddy White receptions and finished with White catching a four-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan.

While the defense forced another Falcons punt, the Broncos' offense wasn't able to get much going. They'll start the fourth quarter with the ball on their own 46-yard line with a first down following consecutive first down throws from Peyton Manning.

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Peyton Manning Passes John Elway On 'Most Pass Attempts' List

During the second quarter of Denver's game against the Atlanta Falcons, Peyton Manning found himself passing his boss in a strange record category -- most pass attempts by a quarterback. Manning hit the 7,251st pass attempt of his long career, which put him over Elway and into third place on the all-time list.

So, in the second quarter, Manning passed Elway for 3rd on the "most pass attempts" list.

— Lindsay Jones (@PostBroncos) September 18, 2012

Manning had the advantage of playing in a pass-first offense his entire tenure in Indianapolis, which clearly helped him pile up the pass attempts in his career. He still has a long way to go if he wants to rise any further in the rankings, with two big names ahead of him -- Dan Marino's 8,358 passes and Brett Favre's 10,169 passes will be almost impossible numbers to beat unless he plays another several years in the league.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons Halftime Score: Denver Down 20-7 At Half

A bad first quarter segued into a slightly better second quarter for the Denver Broncos, but they are still losing to the Atlanta Falcons 20-7 at halftime. They may be lucky to be down by only two scores as well, losing the first-half turnover battle after three Peyton Manning interceptions and a fumble by Willis McGahee.

Falcons running back Michael Turner had the first touchdown of the half, knocking it in from 1 yard out after the first interception thrown by Manning. Past that point, the Broncos defense was able to salvage most of the big mistakes the offense had made, keeping the Falcons down to only two field goals until late in the second quarter.

The Falcons added another 7 points with 4:49 remaining in the second quarter as Matt Ryan led a 73-yard drive, ending in a 1-yard throw to Tony Gonzalez. Denver responded with a drive of their own and finally scored their first touchdown of the game on a 17-yard catch by Demaryius Thomas in the end zone that was originally called incomplete.

Peyton Manning's lackluster play was the main story of the first half. Denver's quarterback has gone 13 of 19 for 120 yards with three interceptions and one touchdown. Those numbers were inflated by the late, long drive that netted the Broncos their touchdown.

This .gif sums up the first half of the game until the touchdown fairly well for the Broncos and their fans:

Going into the second half, the Falcons will get the ball as they try to push up to a three-score lead once again.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons Score Update: Peyton Manning Throws 3 Interceptions, Denver Trails 10-0

After a first quarter that featured quarterback Peyton Manning throwing three interceptions in his first eight passes of the game, the Broncos managed to avoid digging themselves too big of a hole and trail the Falcons, 10-0.

After receiving the opening kickoff, the Broncos lost two yards before Manning threw an interception to William Moore. The pick led to a one yard touchdown run by Michael Turner that gave the Falcons a seven point lead less than two minutes into the game.

While Manning threw interceptions in each of the next two drives, first by Thomas DeCoud and then by Robert McClain, the Broncos defense was able to slow the bleeding and hold the Falcons to just one field goal after the two turnovers.

The Broncos continued their offensive struggles, though, as Willis McGahee fumbled with less than 10 seconds remaining in the opening quarter and resulted in a ruled recovery by the Falcons, although it was a Broncos player that came out of the pile holding the ball.

Atlanta will begin the second quarter with the ball on their own 20-yard line with a second down and seven.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons Inactives: Denver Dressing Just Four Receivers

The Denver Broncos will activate just four receivers on Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports.

Andre Caldwell will not dress against the Falcons, with Demaryius Thomas, Matthew Willis, Eric Decker and Brandon Stokely taking the field as the only receivers for Peyton Manning. The Broncos dressed just four receivers in last week's win against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rookie running back Ronnie Hillman will also be inactive, as the team's fourth running back on the depth chart and not yet good enough in multiple phases of the game to warrant an active spot on the roster.

QB Caleb Hanie, CB Chris Harris, G Philip Blake, G Chris Kuper and DT Sealver Siliga are the other inactives for the game.

Rookie defensive lineman Malik Jackson will be making his NFL debut.

The inactives tonight for the Atlanta Falcons are: QB Drew Davis, S Charles Mitchell, CB Terrence Johnson, C Joe Hawley, OT Lamar Holmes, DE Jonathan Massaquoi and DE Cliff Matthews.

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Denver Broncos Appear On Monday Night Football For 21st Consecutive Year

The Denver Broncos will appear on Monday Night Football tonight against the Atlanta Falcons, marking the 21st consecutive season they've appeared on the show.

Broncos vs. Falcons 2012: Game Preview, Kickoff Time, TV Schedule And More

The Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons clash in a Monday Night Football showdown.

Roddy White Injury: Falcons WR Says He'll Play Monday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White plans to play in Monday night's game against the Denver Broncos, according to the veteran receiver's Twitter account. White had previously been listed as questionable for Week 2.

White apparently injured his groin sometime in the early or middle portion of the week, but was never really in any danger of missing Monday's game. White caught six passes for 87 yards in the Falcons' 40-24 dismantling of the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. Despite the emergence of Julio Jones, White remains a top target for Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, as Ryan targeted him eight times in the opener.

White is in his eighth NFL season, and has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in each of the past five years. In 2010, White led the league in receptions with 115, while racking up almost 1,389 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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Falcons Injury Report: Roddy White Practices On Saturday, Still Questionable

The Atlanta Falcons had good news during Saturday's practice as starting wide receiver Roddy White was able to fully participate after being limited on Thursday and Friday. White has been limited due to a hamstring injury, and he is questionable to play against the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

Linebacker Robert James also was able to fully take part in practice after spending Thursday and Friday practicing on a limited basis. James has been slowed down by a knee injury and the team lists him as probable.

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Broncos Injury Report: Guard Chris Kuper Is Ruled Out

The injury report for the Denver Broncos had one change from Friday's report to the one released Saturday. Backup offensive lineman Philip Blake appears on the injury report for the first time all week, and on Saturday he was limited in practice with a thumb injury. Blake is now officially questionable to play against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.

Starting right guard Chris Kuper has officially been ruled out with a forearm injury that has kept him out of practice all week. Kuper's backup is Manny Ramirez and he has not practiced all week with an elbow injury, but he is questionable to play against the Falcons.

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Falcons Injury Report: 3 Atlanta Starters Limited In Friday's Practice

The Atlanta Falcons are taking on the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, and they will need all the time they can get to get their injured players healthy. A trio of starters were limited in practice on Friday, and they were wide receiver Roddy White, right tackle Tyson Clabo and Sean Weatherspoon.

Robert James also was limited Friday's practice and he is Weatherspoon's backup, so the linebacker position could be an issue for the Falcons on Monday.

More will be known Saturday since that is the final day of practice for these teams this week.

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Broncos Injury Report: Guard Chris Harris Missed Practice Again

The Denver Broncos injury report lists four players on their injury report after Friday's practice, and two players have not practiced all week in starting guard Chris Kuper and backup cornerback Chris Harris. Kuper has been out due to a forearm injury, while Harris has been hampered by an ankle injury.

With a Monday night game, it will allow players to have an extra day of rest, so it will be important to see how much these players practice, if at all, to see if they will play on Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Broncos Waive WR D'Andre Goodwin

The Denver Broncos have waived wide receiver D'Andre Goodwin, according to an announcement by the team on Friday.

Goodwin, a rookie out of the University of Washington, began the season on injured reserve, after spending most of last season on the Broncos' practice squad. He was brought into training camp as an undrafted free agent, but was cut when the rosters shrank to 53 players. The Broncos assigned him to the practice squad when a post opened up, and eventually signed the 5'11 receiver and pulled him up from the practice squad to add depth at wide receiver when Eric Decker sprained his MCL in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in January.

As a senior for the Huskies in 2010, Goodwin caught 44 passes for 530 yards and four touchdowns.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons: Peyton Manning Faces 'Sound' Atlanta Defense

The Denver Broncos are just as worried about the Atlanta Falcons defense as they are the high-powered offense, a defense which will present just as big a challenge as the team faced against Steelers. That is, according to quarterback Peyton Manning.

"I think they have good players, to start with," quarterback Peyton Manningsaid. "They have a new defensive coordinator (Mike Nolan). Their head coach (Mike Smith) is a defensive guy. They're well-coached. They're sound in what they do. I think (defensive end John) Abraham gives you a lot of flexibility in what they can do in the pass rush. Their secondary is so active they can play a lot of different coverages. They're just sound overall."

The Falcons are coming off a 40-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, holding Jamaal Charles to just 87 yards rushing and forcing three turnovers in the game. The Chiefs scored 17 points in the first half but were shut down by the Falcons until a late touchdown late in the game when the victory was well in hand.

Receiver Brandon Stokley is also wary of the Falcons defense, especially considering the presence of new coordinator Mike Nolan.

"They've got a lot of playmakers over there," wide receiver Brandon Stokley said. "They've got a great defensive coordinator, Mike Nolan. They present a lot of problems. They show you a lot of different looks, kind of like Pittsburgh a little bit with different looks. You never know what to expect. You're playing in the Georgia Dome and it's loud so, yeah, a lot of different obstacles this week. It's going to be another tough test."

The Broncos will face the Falcons on Monday Night Football in Atlanta. They game is scheduled to kick off at 6:20 p.m. MT and will be aired by ESPN.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons: Atlanta Offense 'Can Do It All,' Says Elvis Dumervil

The Atlanta Falcons offense was clicking last Sunday in their opener, and they've done enough to impress defensive end Elvis Dumervil. When speaking about the task of defending the Atlanta offense, Dumervil had the following to say on Thursday:

They can do it all. They can run, throw the ball, throw screens, slow down the rush. They do a variety of different things. They’re a well-coached team.

Peyton Manning chimed in with some comments about the quarterback that will be opposing him on Monday, Atlanta's Matt Ryan:

He’s a big, strong quarterback with a big-time arm and he’s really got some great weapons that he takes advantage of with tight end Tony Gonzalez and their two receivers. We know that our defense is in for a tough test.

The Falcons didn't run the ball very often in their opener, gaining only 84 total yards on the ground. They'll be a big challenge though, as Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and the rest of the Falcons passing game should give just about every opponent they face this season some serious matchup problems.

The Broncos will face the Falcons on Monday Night Football in Atlanta. They game is scheduled to kick off at 6:20 p.m. MT and will be aired by ESPN.

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NFL Picks Week 2: SI.com's Peter King Selects Broncos Over Falcons

While the world of football experts has been split regarding the winner of Monday's night game in the Georgia Dome, they generally have been leaning towards the Atlanta Falcons to beat the Broncos in Week 2. However, Sports Illustrated's Peter King is one in the minority that selected the Broncos to win the matchup in his picks for the second week of the NFL season:

"...If these teams had played Week 1, I might have picked a different outcome. But with one of the league's best corners, Brent Grimes, lost to Atlanta for the season with an Achilles injury, I can't see Denver being held down."

King predicts a final score of 33-24 in favor of the Broncos. The Falcons won their first game of the season, dominating the Chiefs 40-24, while the Broncos convincingly beat the Steelers, 31-19.

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Week 2 NFL Picks, Broncos Vs. Falcons: Experts Like Atlanta Over Denver

Coming up to Denver's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, experts around the NFL seem to be split on who they think will escape the Georgia Dome with a win. The Falcons have the edge according to most of the expert picks around the Web, but the Broncos are getting their fair share. Both teams had big wins in Week 1, with Denver beating the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta taking down the Kansas City Chiefs.

The CBS expert panel was split on the game, with five of them picking the Broncos and four of them picking the Falcons. The Broncos got the benefit of getting the human expert picks as well, one of the Falcon picks came from the CBS 'prediction machine'.

The much larger ESPN expert panel had more of a Falcons tinge to it, but the experts were still split 9/5 on who would end up winning the game. Yahoo's panel was completely on the side of the Falcons, though the Yahoo userbase picked the Broncos.

These picks go in line with the odds that have been given for the game, where Denver is a three point underdog.

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Willis McGahee Will See Carries Drop With Broncos

The Denver Broncos will limit veteran running back Willis McGahee's carries this year, according to a Sporting News Report.

McGahee had 16 carries to Knowshon Moreno's five in Denver's 31-19 win over Pittsburgh in Week 1. McGahee had 64 yards with a long run of 12. Moreno scored the Broncos' lone rushing touchdown and had 12 yards.

While one game may not be sufficient evidence to make that kind of claim, McGahee is on the wrong side of 30 (will turn 31 in October), and the team may want to save his legs to get him to last through the season.

Moreno, a first round pick in 2009, has been a disappointment to this point in his career, but it could be an opportunity for him to prove his worth. The Broncos' game plan wasn't to run the ball very much against the usually stout Steelers defense. They may lean a bit more on the run in their Week 2 game against Atlanta, in an effort to keep their powerful offense off the field.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons Injury Report: Chris Harris Misses Thursday Practice

Defensive back Chris Harris missed Thursday's practice for the Denver Broncos with an ankle injury, according to the practice injury report published by Broncos Media Services department.

Harris played all 16 games for the Broncos last season after being picked up as an undrafted free agent. He put together four tackles and half of a sack against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Denver's Week 1 31-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sports Authority Field.

The other name on the injury report who didn't participate in practice is guard Chris Kuper, out with a forearm injury. Wide receiver Demaryus Thomas and guard Manny Ramirez both made the injury report, but participated fully in Thursday's practice session.

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Brian Price Among 3 DTs Broncos Work Out

After losing starting defensive tackle Ty Warren to an injury in their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Denver Broncos are looking for help. Tuesday, the team gave workouts to three defensive tackles: Brian Price, Daniel Muir and Terrell McClain, according to Mike Klis of the The Denver Post.

The 31-year-old Warren has had awful luck of late, missing the last two seasons with injuries, and after tearing his triceps in Sunday's game, it's likely he'll be out for the entire 2012 season. Denver wasn't counting on Warren to play every snap, but losing depth on the defensive line is never a good thing.

Price, a third-year player out of UCLA, played in 15 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, and notched 24 tackles and three sacks. Muir played in just four games with the Indianapolis Colts in 2011 and had 11 tackles. McClain is a second-year player who spent last season with the Carolina Panthers and had 19 tackles and one sack in 12 games for the team.

No signing has been announced at this time.

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Caleb Hanie Will Still Receive $250,000 Signing Bonus, According To Report

Caleb Hanie may never play a snap for the Denver Broncos, but will reportedly still receive the $250,000 signing bonus in his contract.

The backup quarterback was released before the Broncos' game with the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend, a business move to ensure there was roster room if another position had to be filled for need or injury. It also meant the Broncos weren't on the hook for the $1 million Hanie signed for to be Peyton Manning's backup (again) this season.

However, team executive vice president John Elway still plans to give Hanie the $250,000 he would've been guaranteed for being active even one game, whether Hanie is active for that one game or not. He'll just need to not be cut before Monday's game.

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NFL Odds Week 2: Broncos Vs. Falcons

In a battle of NFC and AFC contenders, the Denver Broncos travel to Atlanta as three-point underdogs, despite the big win against the Steelers in Week 1.

The line hasn't moved much, with Atlanta opening as 3.5-point favorites, likely due to how the home team is generally given an automatic three points against the line. It's expected that this is going to be a game between two relatively closely-matched teams, even with Peyton Manning making it known that he's getting closer and closer to his old self.

The Broncos beat the Steelers 31-17 at home on Sunday, with the defense standing tall and making the game-changing play at the end to preserve the victory. Manning made the playmakers around him even better, with Eric Decker and Jacob Tamme putting up big games.

The Falcons, meanwhile, demolished the Kansas City Chiefs in their 40-24 victory and showcased what could be one of the NFC's top offenses. Roddy White and Julio Jones could be the league's top receiving duo, and will pose a tough task for the Denver defense, so good a year ago and again to start the season in 2012.

The over/under on the game is currently set at 51, with bettors obviously expecting a high-scoring game between these two dangerous offenses.

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NFL Picks Week 2: Broncos Vs. Falcons

The Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons each enter Week 2 with a win in their season openers last week. The Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-19, while the Falcons dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-24. This Monday Night game certainly has the change at being a shootout.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan led a fast-paced offense to three touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown against a Chiefs defense that allowed 40 points in a season opener for the second straight year. The Broncos will need Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil relentlessly hunting for Ryan behind the line of scrimmage to stop that production. The team also needs to improve its third-down play, having allowed the Steelers to convert on 11 of 19 attempts.

Peyton Manning looked like the quarterback we knew in years past, connecting on 19 of 26 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns. He found a groove with his top two receivers, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, and tight end Jacob Tamme, completing five passes to each of them.

The Falcons defense held Matt Cassel to 258 yards on 21-of-33 passing while forcing two interceptions. But Cassel isn't anywhere near Peyton Manning's level.

PREDICTION: Broncos 28, Falcons 24 -- Peyton Manning throws three touchdowns and Willis McGahee churns up the ground for the other score.

Tune into ESPN on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. MT to watch these teams play.

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Fantasy Football Week 2: ESPN Projects Big Days From Demaryius Thomas, Jacob Tamme

ESPN is projecting big games from two of Peyton Manning's favorite targets.

Denver Broncos 2012: Mile High Report Observes Good And Bad From Win

As the Denver Broncos prepare for their first road test Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons, the good folks over at SB Nation Broncos blog Mile High Report have some observations fans might have missed from the Broncos' Week 1 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Topher Doll lists four facets from the win that might have gone overlooked, two good and two bad. First, the bad.

The play-calling from defensive coordinator Jack del Rio left a lot to be desired, as did the lack of leadership on the field while D.J. Williams is suspended. However, the defense was able to adjust on the fly.

Now for the good. While the running game didn't yield four runs a carry, the play-calling on offense was balanced, with a pass/run ratio of 28/27. The no-huddle offense led by Peyton Manning was also effective.

Read Topher Doll's full report for more in-depth analysis.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons Odds: Denver Currently A 3 Point Underdog

Both the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons put up very convincing performances in Week 1 of NFL play -- the Broncos took down the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-19, while the Falcons put a 40-24 drubbing on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Oddsmakers were apparently more enthralled with Atlanta's win, as the Falcons remain a 3-point favorite as they prepare to face the Broncos on Sunday. This is slightly down from the opening odds, which had the Falcons as a 3.5-point favorite to take the game at the Georgia Dome on Sunday.

For full odds for the rest of this weekend's NFL games from various oddsmakers, check out the SB Nation odds page or Oddsshark.com.

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2012 NFL Schedule: Broncos Face Falcons Monday Night

Even if the Denver Broncos' new Peyton Manning-led offense didn't excite all the fans in the NFL before the season started, it apparently got the attention of the schedule-maker. The Broncos start off the season with two straight appearances in prime-time, playing on Monday night to finish off the action of Week 2.

Manning and the 1-0 Broncos will face off against Matt Ryan and the 1-0 Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, who are coming off a convincing win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver had a win over the Steelers in Week 1 to get its as-of-yet undefeated record.

Here's the full NFL schedule for Week 2, all times are Mountain.

Thursday, Sept. 13

• Bears vs. Packers, 6:30 p.m., NFL Network
  

Sunday, Sept. 16

• Buccaneers vs. Giants, 11 a.m., FOX
• Raiders vs. Dolphins, 11 a.m., CBS
• Texans vs. Jaguars, 11 a.m., CBS
• Browns vs. Bengals, 11 a.m., CBS
• Chiefs vs. Bills, 11 a.m., CBS
• Ravens vs. Eagles, 11 a.m., CBS
• Saints vs. Panthers, 11 a.m., FOX
• Cardinals vs. Patriots, 11 a.m., FOX
• Vikings vs. Colts, 11 a.m., FOX
• Redskins vs. Rams, 2:05 p.m., FOX
• Cowboys vs. Seahawks, 2:05 p.m., FOX
• Jets vs. Steelers, 2:25 p.m., CBS
• Titans vs. Chargers, 2:25 p.m., CBS
• Lions vs. 49ers, 6:20 p.m., NBC
  

Monday, Sept. 17

• Broncos vs. Falcons, 6:30 p.m., ESPN
  

Check out SI.com for more on the NFL Schedule.

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Broncos Officially Re-sign Caleb Hanie, Place Ty Warren On IR

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Ty Warren was placed on the injured reserve list on Tuesday after re-tearing his triceps muscle, according to Gray Caldwell of the Broncos' team blog.

Warren, in a disappointing setback after rehabbing from the same injury that sidelined him for the entire 2011-12 season, left the field in the first half of Denver's 31-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Offensive lineman C.J. Davis was also a roster casualty after being waived by the team, allowing for the the signing of Pro Bowl center Dan Koppen.

Filling the other open roster slot, according to the report, will be fifth-year quarterback Caleb Hanie. The backup was released on Saturday prior to the season-opener, but head coach John Fox referred to this move as merely "procedural."

Hanie was previously signed by the team as a free agent on March 25 and threw a touchdown and an interception, along with 246 yards on 22-of-39 passing in the preseason for the Broncos.

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Broncos Vs. Falcons: Peyton Manning Leads Denver Into Atlanta

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Dan Koppen Agrees To 1-Year Deal With Denver Broncos

Longtime New England Patriots center Dan Koppen is the newest member of the Denver Broncos, going from snapping to Tom Brady to snapping to Peyton Manning.

Koppen agreed to a one-year deal with the Broncos on Monday night, via ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss:

Former Patriots center Dan Koppen agrees to terms on 1-year deal with Broncos, source says.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 11, 2012

Koppen had been with the Patriots his entire career after being selected in the fifth round of the 2003 draft, starting 120 games for the team. He was cut by New England on Aug. 31, a somewhat surprising move given his history with the team. Terms of the deal are unknown at this time.

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Ty Warren Injury: Broncos DT Tears Triceps Again, Future Uncertain

In his first NFL game since 2009, star-crossed Denver Broncos defensive tackle Ty Warren re-tore the same triceps muscle he tore last year according to the team's Gray Caldwell.

Warren, who was taken to the locker room in the first half of Denver's Sunday Night Football victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday, has been forced to deal with a bevy of injuries since entering the league in 2003 as a first-round pick. By re-injuring the exact same injury that kept him out all last season, the 31-year-old Warren is clearly headed for a lengthy recovery time, a notion that head coach John Fox confirmed on Monday:

Fox: "Obviously we don't want to lose a player like Ty for a significant time, and this obviously will be, but we'll adjust. Next man up."

— Gray Caldwell (@gray_dbdotcom) September 10, 2012

The 6'5, 300-pound tackle's massive frame is simply not able to make it through both an NFL training camp and regular season at this point. While it's unfortunate that the former run-stopping beast is again unable to suit up for a full NFL campaign, it may be time for Warren to step back and re-evaluate his career.

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Denver Broncos To Bring Back QB Caleb Hanie

Released by the organization one day before its season opener with Pittsburgh, quarterback Caleb Hanie was re-signed by the Denver Broncos on Monday, according to the team's Gray Caldwell.

Though he appeared to win the No. 2 quarterback job behind Peyton Manning in camp over rookie Brock Osweiler, Denver opted to save itself a nice chunk of change by cutting Hanie loose when it did. By releasing him before Week 1 kicked off, the Broncos eliminated his $1 million base salary from their books and also skipped out on the $250,000 roster bonus Hanie would've been due for making the 53-man cut.

Considering how unlikely it would have been for Manning to suffer an injury in Sunday's game, it's apparent that the Broncos had this entire situation mapped out well before cutting Hanie loose. The Broncos obviously have no desire to actually use either Hanie or Osweiler on the field this season, but a move like this makes it quite clear that the organization is hesitant to toss the 6'8 rookie to the wolves right now.

Based solely on the way this situation has played out, it's safe to believe that Hanie will likely step right back into his No. 2 role in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Broncos To Face Depleted Falcons Secondary After Brent Grimes Injury

Heading into a pivotal Week 2 showdown against Atlanta, the Denver Broncos received an intriguing bit of news on Monday as Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes was officially ruled out for the season with an Achilles injury according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora.

Grimes left Sunday's game against Kansas City in obvious pain late in the second half, and will now be forced to watch the remainder of the 2012 campaign from the sidelines. Without the 29-year-old Grimes, a 2010 Pro Bowl selection, in the fold however, the Falcons will look to veteran nickelback Dunta Robinson in a starting role opposite Asante Samuel against the Broncos.

Of course, all of this bids quite well for Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning after supposedly shaking off any remaining rust against Pittsburgh in Week 1. The Falcons allowed Matt Cassel to complete 21 of 33 passes for 258 yards and one touchdown on Sunday with Grimes in the fold, and now things will get a bit trickier when it comes to shutting down Manning's two 6'3 receivers in Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker.

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