The Broncos defeated the Lions 27-17 in Week 16. Here’s a recap of the game with help from Twitter.
Your gameday captains: Connor McGovern, Todd Davis and Davontae Harris. #Broncos win toss and defer. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
#Broncos no-shows today: 9,674.. Not great but much better than the 19,000-plus vs. #Chargers. Drew Lock helps give hope. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
#Broncos Sack! Malik Reed gets his second of his NFL career. pic.twitter.com/By6BtIinkp
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
Von Miller helping the #Broncos D hold up on third down. pic.twitter.com/OGxqAy5r6h
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
#Broncos defense allows a pair of chunk passes, but holds #Lions to FG after good pressure from @VonMiller on third down. 3-0 Lions with 8:59 remaining in first. 11 plays, 68 yards, 6:01 on the drive #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Dre'Mont Jones and Attaochu combine for sack. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Got to love a #Broncos sack party! https://t.co/Msosvf73OY pic.twitter.com/oSExjxfhTl
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
The Broncos brought out the color rush unis 🍊
What are your thoughts? đź‘€ pic.twitter.com/dtzmO6Y1lh
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 22, 2019
According to my dad, the Broncos “are wearing pajamas” and “played the first quarter like they’re ready for bed.”
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) December 22, 2019
Wilkinson not having a good day. Ja'Wuan James gets criticized. But when he played first half vs. Texans pass protection was markedly better. Need him healthy and on field next year. Or at least to get on same page with his knee injury. He is upgrade at right tackle #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
Garett Bolles has been called for 16 penalties this season, including 13 holding infractions.
Elijah Wilkinson has been whistled for 8 penalties this season, including 5 holding infractions.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) December 22, 2019
.@jamalagnew takes it to the HOUSE❗️ pic.twitter.com/779EhJyZEW
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 22, 2019
#Broncos crowd, already angry, furious after 64-yard punt return for TD. That's second punt return for TD allowed this year. #Broncos have to consider major changes on special teams next year. It's that simple. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
#Broncos Wilkinson walks off slowly, favoring left leg. Jake Rodgers is in at right tackle. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Love the #Broncos play design here. Lock finds Hamilton on a drag for a big play. pic.twitter.com/1NpNjflUeM
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
Big fan of this #Broncos play design. pic.twitter.com/2nYqh0vArU
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
That's how you respond. đź‘Š#BeatTheLions pic.twitter.com/hh2ciAv2rJ
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2019
#Broncos trail 10-7 with 6:04 remaining in the half. The drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:48 seconds, two defensive penalties. Lock is 9-for-12 for 80 yards. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
#Broncos @thekidmcmanus kicking angry my friends. He splits uprights. 10 plays, 57 yards, 4:52. Score it tied at 10. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
#Broncos tied at 10 at half. Lock is 12 for 16 for 95 yards. Broncos have 12 first downs to Lions 5. And have three sacks. But Denver is 1-for-5 on third down. And special teams gaffe evened playing field for Lions. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Broncos and Lions tied at 10-all at the half. pic.twitter.com/td7r5wUoJa
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 22, 2019
That's how you start the second half, @DSpencer4_!#BeatTheLions pic.twitter.com/47ur2ugji7
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2019
#Broncos @Dalton_Risner66 is sidelined. Been dealing w flu all week #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/ZaBMyXMFmz
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Not how they drew up before the season. #Denver7 https://t.co/syj1dLTs8v
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Pretty impressed with the #Broncos offensive line today. Backups at three spots and Lindsay is still finding room to run. pic.twitter.com/SOg2TmFoSe
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
#Broncos Lock with dime to Patrick. He's 19-for-27 for 156 yards. Lindsay has 77 yards rushing. Hamilton scores. Best game of his career. Too much Hamilton for Lions today. That's something never thought I would tweet. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Love the decision to go for it by Vic Fangio, and love this playcall by the #Broncos pic.twitter.com/mr199TLQtd
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
First TD of the season for @SkeeterMills__‼️#BeatTheLions pic.twitter.com/JjBcZ7Wyv7
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2019
#Broncos Lindsay scores on 27-yard run. He has 98 yards as seeks second 100-yard game this season. #Broncos have scored on four straight possessions. My goal for them was 50 points in final two home games. Today is encouraging. Offense is encouraging under Lock. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Run, @I_CU_Boy, run! đź’¨#BeatTheLions pic.twitter.com/w462NtEvuo
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2019
The Broncos went three-and-out on two of their first three drives. All of them ended in punts.
Since then:
9 plays, 75 yards, touchdown
11 plays, 57 yards, field goal
11 plays, 45 yards, field goal
11 plays, 75 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 61 yards, touchdown— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) December 22, 2019
Plays like this make you appreciate the impact @VonMiller has, even when he isn't the one getting the sack. pic.twitter.com/cA1k2o4Ful
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 22, 2019
Small sample size. But @DrewLock23’s 4 game stretch has provided hope. He’s figuring out when to shift from electric to acoustic. He’s 3-1, completing 83-for-128 for 843 yards, 6 TDs and 3 picks. He’s learning from mistakes. He drips confidence that is contagious #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/aeNMVUQIH1
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 23, 2019
Dre'Mont Jones has 2.5 sacks today. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
Lindsay goes over 100 yards
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 22, 2019
#Broncos @I_CU_boy wanted to make sure fans left happy today. He rushed for 109 yards, his second 100 yard game this year. He needs 42 in finale vs Raiders to eclipse 1,000 in back to back seasons to start his career. Team stayed patient w run today and it paid off #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 23, 2019
🗣 WHAT’S UP, #BroncosCountry!@I_CU_boy checks in after we #BeatTheLions! pic.twitter.com/ygA75g1vhQ
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 23, 2019
This quote from #Broncos @I_CU_boy makes it easy to see why so many are happy for his success #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/2zVCva30Mo
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 23, 2019
Drew Lock was more game manager than gunslinger today — and that’s a compliment: “I can do both.” Thought they would play man and he’d take shots. They played zone and he “dunk and dinked” down the field. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) December 23, 2019
Drew Lock followed his first snow game with his flu game — a comeback win in his fourth NFL start.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 23, 2019
So did some of us in the media. Talent can't be dismissed. And his confidence can't be ignored. Again, who knows how it turns out. But he has shown enough to be the starter entering offseason. That's a huge deal for a team that's been desperately searching since Manning. https://t.co/XmKHQQvYGS
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 23, 2019
WITHOUT DREW LOCK THIS YEAR
3-8 record
15.9 points per game
27.7% on 3rd downs
81.5 passer rating
2.6 TD%WITH DREW LOCK THIS YEAR
3-1 record
22.8 points per game
44.9% on 3rd downs
89.6 passer rating
4.7 TD%— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 23, 2019
#Broncos @ChrisHarrisJr said finishing with a winning home record is important. Said difference under Fangio has been attention to detail. Team not where it wants to be. But you can see progress #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 23, 2019
Up next for the Broncos is a home game against the Raiders in Week 17.
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