Peaks
-The Rockies are now within 1.5 games of the Padres and Giants for the NL West lead. How many times were the Rockies written off after that July road trip? Or after a so-so August? Or even just before September started?
-Jason Giambi still has life left in his bat, hitting the game-winning two-run homer. No golden thong was used--well, no one has admitted to this yet.
-Brandon Lloyd and Eddie Royal combined for 13 receptions and 215 yards. Is it too early to say, "Brandon Marshall who?"
-Robert Ayers has already beaten his 2009 total for sacks after recording one yesterday. Just don't let it be the last one.
Level Ground
-Tim Tebow ran twice and gained two yards. It is what it is. Nothing more, nothing less.
Valleys
-Ugh. The Broncos lost the season opener, but at least it wasn't like how the Detroit Lions' loss happened.
Links on the Broncos, Rockies, and others after the jump.
Denver Broncos @ Jacksonville Jaguars: Post-Game Reaction and Analysis - Mile High Report
Some pills are tough to swallow. Losing the first game is never a good thing, but sometimes you learn more from losing than getting lucky, and hopefully that's the way the Broncos approach practice this week as they try and correct the multitude of mistakes that were made in Jacksonville on Sunday.
Monday Rockpile: What goes around, comes around - Purple Row
The Rockies are once again looking at an inexplicable October. Or Rocktober, if you will, and I know you will.
Good for Chauncey! Good for Denver? (5 post-FIBA thoughts)... - Denver Stiffs
Five post-FIBA World Championships thoughts that Nuggets fans should be pondering before training camp begins.
University Of Colorado Opponent Watch (Sept 13) - The Ralphie Report
See how each of the teams the Colorado Buffaloes face in 2010 performed this week.
Searching For Salary - Mile High Hockey
Your best source for quality Colorado Avalanche news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.