Daily Archives: January 3rd, 2010

Chiefs deny Broncos a playoff berth (AP)

Josh McDaniels’ first season as Denver coach ended the same way Mike Shanahan’s last one did: with a late-season flop and an embarrassing blowout that wasted a strong start and kept the Broncos out of the playoffs. Jamaal Charles ran for a Chiefs-record 259 yards on 25 carries and linebacker Derrick Johnson returned two interceptions of Kyle Orton passes for touchdowns in Kansas City’s…

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Chiefs RB Charles rushes for record 259 yards

Jamaal Charles set a team record by rushing for 259 yards, the final 56 coming on his second touchdown in Kansas City’s 44-24 rout at Denver that knocked the Broncos out of the playoffs.

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Chiefs RB Charles rushes for record 259 yards

Broncos’ late-season tailspin leaves team out of playoffs

Josh McDaniels’ first season as Denver coach ended the same way Mike Shanahan’s last one did: with a late-season flop and an embarrassing blowout that wasted a strong start and kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.

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Broncos’ playoff chances in trouble

DENVER — The Denver Broncos’ playoff hopes are on the ropes. Kansas City linebacker Derrick Johnson returned a Kyle Orton pass…

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At This Hour 6pm ET: NFL Players Sitting Solutions, Marshall’s Suspension, Brady’s Injuries

…want every game to be competitive.” Frank Victores/US Presswire Marshall Late for Therapy Leads to Suspension Broncos WR Brandon Marshall was benched for the season finale for being late to a therapy session on…

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At This Hour 6pm ET: NFL Players Sitting Solutions, Marshall’s Suspension, Brady’s Injuries

Broncos And Chiefs Battling In Must-Win Tilt

The Broncos knew their playoff fate before the ball was kicked Sunday afternoon against the Chiefs…a win combined with either a Jets loss or tie OR a Ravens loss or tie and they would find themselves playoff bound.

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Broncos And Chiefs Battling In Must-Win Tilt

Tardiness, talk cost Broncos WR Marshall

Brandon Marshall apparently picked the wrong time to be late. According to several team sources, here’s the backdrop to Broncos coach Josh McDaniels deciding to bench Marshall.

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Tardiness, talk cost Broncos WR Marshall

Wrap-up: Steelers 30, Dolphins 24

…the wild-card race. The Steelers’ only hope for the postseason is for the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos and New York Jets all to lose or tie in their evening games. The Ravens play…

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Wrap-up: Steelers 30, Dolphins 24

Denver gets playoff-scenario help

DENVER — The Denver Broncos, who are in the first quarter against Kansas City, entered Sunday’s games with 10 possible…

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Schon: Game Notes Broncos – Chiefs

No Eddie Royal, no Brandon Marshall, no LaMont Jordan, no Tony Scheffler… What a way to end the season. At least the weather isn’t too bad.

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