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Broncos report: Bailey helping, even when injured

3 hours 48 min ago
When cornerback Champ Bailey doesn’t play for the Broncos, others get their chance. And they also know where to go for help with that — to Bailey.

Broncos rookies making most of time in spotlight

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 23:46
From Ryan Clady to Eddie Royal to Peyton Hillis, the Denver Broncos' rookie class is coming up with big plays on game days.

Broncos vs. Raiders: Five keys

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 23:39
The Broncos need to stop the run, which is the one thing the Raiders' offense does somewhat effectively.

Broncos vs. Raiders: Matchups

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 23:37
Who has the advantage between the Broncos and Raiders? Jeff Legwold breaks down the matchups.

Broncos report: Marshall putting Raiders' Asomugha in cross hairs

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 23:10
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall will line up Sunday against a cornerback Mike Shanahan calls the the most underrated player he has seen in his entire NFL coaching career.

LINCICOME: Pitiful Raiders keep sinking to new depths

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 21:43
Well, said the Oakland Raider to the Kansas City Chief, at least we're not Detroit.

Who are the four greatest Broncos?

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 21:17
The debate rages on. Floyd Little or Terrell Davis? Steve Atwater or Dennis Smith? Help us decide which four Denver Broncos greats should be immortalized on Mount Crushmore. Click here to read bios of our 25 nominees and help narrow the list. Did we forget someone? Let us hear it. The final result will be available for download at RockyMountainNews.com in December.

Broncos' Graham all smiles on reappearance in passing game

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 20:46
Daniel Graham gets asked to block a lot, but the big tight end doesn't mind making an occasional trip to the end zone.

Fantasy football: Titans' Collins has something to prove

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 15:52
The Titans have plenty of rushing talent, but against the Jets this week, Tennessee quarterback Kerry Collins must prove he can move the ball through the air, too.

Hillis shows importance of fantasy free agents

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 15:44
p>The emergence of seventh-round pick Peyton Hillis once again proves Denver coach Mike Shanahan can squeeze production out of just about any running back.

Fantasy football: Week 12 matchup meter

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 15:10
Here are complete fantasy football rankings based on this week's matchups for all the major positions.

LEGWOLD: Quarterbacks more on target

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 15:07
Playing quarterback used to mean getting the ball from Point A to Point B, but somewhere along the line that changed. Now, quarterbacks around the league have completed 61.4 percent of their passes overall through Week 11 this season. That would be a record.

Cowboys will put Felix Jones on IR

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 14:59
The mystery surrounding injured Dallas Cowboys rookie Felix Jones has been solved, and the running back will not play again this season.

Broncos place TE Jackson on injured reserve, add Mustard

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 12:57
The Broncos lost another offensive player for the season when the team placed tight end Nate Jackson on injured reserve Thursday. Tight end Chad Mustard was re-signed to take his place on the roster.

Former Arkansas teammates thrilled Broncos' Hillis is ridin' high

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 23:13
Peyton Hillis is sporting a new look these days - as a starting running back. Neither of his high-profile Arkansas teammates, Darren McFadden nor Felix Jones, can say the same.

KRIEGER: No time to change Broncos with defense working

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 23:10
Given the ability of the Atlanta offense, last week's defensive performance might have been their best of the year, even though they've had better stats against less-able teams. The replacement backers were their top three tacklers.

Broncos report: Cutler has fit the bill during fourth quarter

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 19:01
Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has wrestled the hands of time fairly well this season. Ten games in, and no quarterback in the league has thrown for more yards (806) or more touchdowns (eight) in the fourth quarter this season.

Shanahan: Bailey day-to-day, could return to Broncos lineup Sunday

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 16:14
During his weekly press conference on Wednesday, head coach Mike Shanahan hinted that perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey has a chance to return for Sunday’s home game against the Oakland Raiders.

NFL Week 12 picks: Steelers over Bengals

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 16:08
The fans who bet on the Pittsburgh Steelers last week were done a disservice by the zebras, although the NFL’s apology for the bad call never mentioned that it kept the Steelers from covering the spread.

Fantasy football: Week 12 stock watch

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 13:50
One thing that fantasy owners overlook this time of year is weather -- mainly wind. If your players are playing outdoors, especially in the Northeast, make sure you check the weather forecast Sunday morning.