SB Nation Denver - Broncos Vs. Packers: Denver Humiliated In 49-23 Loss To Green Bay

VIDEO: Knowshon Moreno Has Trouble Staying On Stationary Bike

2011-10-03T22:24:37Z

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno hasn't lit up the gridiron with his running ability so far this season. Part of that is due to injuries. Other parts of that are due to poor run blocking and just Moreno's general lack of ability.

After missing the last two games, Moreno received limited playing time against the Packers. But it was his losing battle with a stationary bike that was his highlight (lowlight?) of the game. Check out the video after the jump.

via The Pigskin Doctors

Actually, it looks like the seat wasn't tightly secured and that Moreno's weight and movement forced the collapse.

Von Miller Records Two Sacks; Could He Break Rookie Sack Record?

2011-10-03T18:40:32Z

In Sunday's game against the Packers, rookie linebacker Von Miller quietly continued his solid season. Amidst the failure of the team to cover any receiver, Miller was able to pressure Aaron Rodgers during the game, picking up two more sacks. Miller dropped Rodgers for a total of 12 lost yards. Miller now has four sacks.

Miller has recorded at least one sack in his last three games after having zero against the Oakland Raiders to start the season. He had the first two in games that Elvis Dumervil was not on field with him, while the other two came with Dumervil back on the defensive line. It seems as though we should expect more of the latter should Dumervil and Miller continue to team up.

ESPN's Bill Williamson is already wondering if Miller could break Jevon Kearse's rookie record of 14.5 sacks in 1998. That certainly seems like a possibility if Miller's recent performance trend continues.

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Broncos Vs. Packers: Tim Tebow Runs One Play, Loses One Yard

2011-10-03T13:09:26Z

Before Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos head coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Mike McCoy planned on using the "Tebow Package" to ignite a running game that has been stagnant for the most part of the season.

We saw the Tebow package used in the first quarter. Kyle Orton stepped off the field, Tim Tebow came on. Tebow ran for a loss of one yard and then we didn't see him again in the game. That seemed fine when Orton threw two touchdowns to Eric Decker in the first half and brought the Broncos back into the game, 21-17. But the Packers just kept putting points on the board while the Broncos didn't get anything on offense.

Wouldn't a play from the Tebow package have helped create some life in the second half? It seems John Fox is falling into the same situation Josh McDaniels created with Tim Tebow: shying away from using the Tebow package.

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Broncos Vs. Packers: Aaron Rodgers Dismantles Denver, 49-23

2011-10-02T23:13:01Z

The Denver Broncos fell to 1-3 following their 49-23 defeat at the arms and legs of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Broncos were down, 21-17, late in the second quarter before Aaron Rodgers found a wide-open Greg Jennings for the touchdown and 28-17 lead. it only got worse in the second half.

Aaron Rodgers directed the Packers to 21 straight points in the second half before Denver scored again. He ran for a touchdown and threw for two more. He finished the game 29-of-38 for 408 yards and four touchdown passes. His first interception proved of little consequence as Kyle Orton threw his second interception of the game on the following drive. Orton attempted to chuck one to Brandon Lloyd, but he horribly underthrew his receiver. Rodgers' second also proved similar, as Rahim Moore picked him off before Orton threw another interception.

Orton's second interception came on a desperation throw, but his first was a 30-yard return by Charles Woodson. Orton had looked good after that by throwing two touchdown passes to Eric Decker, but then he went silent until he hit Daniel Fells for a touchdown late in the game. Orton finished the game at 22-of-32 passing for 273 yards.

Willis McGahee broke 100 yards for the second time this season with 103 on 15 carries. Brandon Lloyd's role in this offense increased with eight receptions for 136 yards. Decker caught six passes for 56 yards. Rookie Von Miller had two sacks, his first two-sack game, and now has four on the season.

The Broncos return to Mile High next week to host the San Diego Chargers.

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Broncos Vs. Packers Score: Aaron Rodgers Trouncing Denver, 42-17

2011-10-02T22:32:48Z

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is doing it all today. He's passed for three touchdowns and rushed for two, as well. Now, if he had an interception return for a touchdown or recovered an onside kick, I'd be even more impresses. As it stands, the Packers had both of those plays happen with other guys on the field.

Rodgers is 24-of-30 for 375 yards and was at one point the team's leading rusher. His 31 yards is second to James Starks' 32 for the game. Rodgers used almost 10 minutes of the third quarter to direct those scoring drives. He was aided by a Denver Broncos turnover near the Green Bay goal line.

Daniel Fells caught a Kyle Orton pass and then fumbled it around the Packers' five-yard line. That was the best chance the Broncos have had so far to stay in this game, but they failed. They are losing, 42-17, in the final quarter.

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Terrell Davis Jumps Into Kyle Orton Controversy

2011-10-02T22:24:39Z

Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Fells caught a Kyle Orton pass and appeared to have the team set up for a score. Only, Fells fumbled the ball, allowing the Packers to scoop it up. The Packers went on to score.

Kyle Orton shouldn't be blamed for it. He's been good since that interception by Charles Woodson. But Terrell Davis couldn't help bu take a swing at those who would blame Orton;

@Terrell_Davis
Terrell Davis I guess we should blame ORTON 4 that fumble too, huh?
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VIDEO: Packers WR Greg Jennings Shows Why Broncos Need Champ Bailey Back

2011-10-02T21:58:22Z

Aaron Rodgers has been able to burn the Denver Broncos secondary on two touchdown plays. Jordy Nelson caught a 50-yard touchdown pass and then Greg Jennings was wide open in between four Broncos defenders. That touchdown put the Packers up, 28-17, before halftime.

The Broncos could really use Champ Bailey, who is out with a hamstring injury, to shore up this thin secondary. Check out the video after the jump. Andre Goodman, Cassius Vaughn, Rahim Moore and Brian Dawkins have yet to cover for Bailey's absence.

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Broncos Vs. Packers Score: Kyle Orton, Eric Decker Connect For 2nd TD, Enter Halftime Down, 28-17, To Green Bay

2011-10-02T21:39:15Z

After going down 21-3 to start the game, the Denver Broncos are playing in a completely different game. Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton had a costly interception for a pick-six by Charles Woodson, but the embattled Orton has looked completely different since then. Orton had gone 6-of-6 for 120 yards, two touchdown passes and a 158.3 quarterback rating at the end of those two touchdown drives.

Eric Decker came up with both touchdown receptions. His second one was an impressive 33-yard reception. He has three catches for 39 yards. Brandon Lloyd has looked like the 2010 version we expected at the start of the season. He has six catches for 97 yards. His longest was a 44-yard gain on a flea flicker play that set up Decker's first touchdown score.

However, Packers did have one last scoring drive that was a relentless drive down the field. Aaron Rodgers found a wide-open Greg Jennings for a 17-yard touchdown pass and the 28-17 halftime lead.

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