Mile High Report
Last week’s win wasn’t exactly a statement game, but it was fun and it was a win!
And this week’s game should be a lot harder, but as our ultimate fan says, it could still be a statement game. The defending Super Bowl champs have a few cracks in their armor that the Broncos can take advantage of, but it’s more about Denver playing its best ball and forcing the Eagles to do the same. If that happens, Sunday’s matchup could be a lot of fun to watch regardless of the outcome.
But, of course, we all hope that outcome is a W, and Dondada64 is predicting just that (a fan after my own heart!) And as a former offensive lineman for the Colorado Springs Flames, who has a 2015 Hall-of-Fame induction to his name, he knows a thing or two about getting a win – it all starts on the ground (plus, he became a fan on possibly the most important game in Broncos’ history, so we know his opinion is gold, errrr…orange and blue!)
GO BRONCOS!
MHR – Whew, finally another win! Even though the Bengals weren’t any good, how did that beatdown feel?
Dondada64: Bittersweet, honestly. I saw clear improvements across the board, but you can’t give too much credit for beating a team that’s arguably at the bottom of the league. Some might say the Bengals’ defense still showed up, but as Broncos fans, we’ve learned that when your offense goes three-and-out all day, it puts enormous pressure on even a solid defense. We’re better than our record suggests, but that was a game we were supposed to win in that type of fashion. I’m keeping it all in perspective.
**MHR – So we’re on to the Eagles to begin a two-week road trip to the East Coast and then across the pond. What are the odds the Eagles might look past the Broncos and Denver sneaks away with a win against the defending Super Bowl champs?
Dondada64: “Heavy is the head that wears the crown.” The Eagles are champions, and that means no one takes them lightly. Every opponent gives them their best shot. That said, with us sitting at .500, traveling east, and not having faced them since 2021, and considering our 5-9 all-time record against them — there’s a small chance they view us as just another matchup. The Broncos actually match up well offensively against Philly. Despite both teams fielding strong defenses, I expect more of a shootout than people think. This could come down to whichever team has the ball last.
MHR – OK, so you’re saying there’s a chance? Good. How does Denver do that? I assume it starts with stopping last year’s Offensive Player of the Year (even if he’s not having quite the season he did in 2024)?
Dondada64: You’re absolutely right. Barkley is the key. The Eagles might have two legitimate No. 1 receivers in DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, but...
