Broncos vs. Chiefs — a roundup of Denver’s Week 15 loss in Kansas City

16 Dec 2019

The Denver Post

Broncos vs Chiefs a roundup of Denvers Week 15 loss in Kansas City

After losing 23-3 in a snow-filled game in Kansas City, the Broncos will finish with a losing record for the third straight year. The last time this happened was 1972, when Denver was in the midst …

After losing 23-3 in a snow-filled game in Kansas City, the Broncos will finish with a losing record for the third straight year. The last time this happened was 1972, when Denver was in the midst of 10 straight sub-.500 seasons.

But fret not, there were some good points. Courtland Sutton became the first Broncos player since 2016 to eclipse 1,000 yards receiving. Shelby Harris had two sacks to give him a career-high six on the year. And Justin Simmons got his career-best fourth interception of the season.

Here’s what you may have missed from the game:

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What’s on Tap?

Avalanche: At St. Louis Blues, 6 p.m. Monday, ALT
Nuggets: Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. Wednesday, ALT

TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today

Scoreboard

NFL: Chiefs 23, Broncos 3Full story | Box score

NBA: Nuggets 111, Knicks 103Full story | Box score

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Must-Read

The University of Northern Colorado's mascot ... — Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post
The University of Northern Colorado’s mascot Klawz welcomes new head coach of the football team Ed McCaffrey at University of Northern Colorado Campus Commons in Greeley on Friday. Dec. 13, 2019.

Broncos legend Ed McCaffrey talks Northern Colorado, his family and why he was “ready” to leave Valor football

“There are no guarantees, right?” the two-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver with the Broncos said after he was introduced as the UNC Bears’ new football coach. “There’s only opportunity.” Read more…

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, ... — Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated Press
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, center, stands near the mound after giving up a solo home run to Los Angeles Dodgers’ Joc Pederson during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles.

“Juiced baseballs” creating issues for Rockies and other MLB teams in 2020

Major leaguers mashed a record 6,776 home runs last season, 2,590 more than they hit in 2014. In fact, four of the top five home-run seasons in major league history have come in the past five years.

At the heart of the matter, of course, is the so-called “juiced” baseball. Just how the baseball will behave — or misbehave — in 2020 and beyond has thrown the game for a loop, Patrick Saunders reports. Read more…

Silver lining: Injured Avalanche star Gabe Landeskog was all about family in November

As a husband and expectant father, Gabe Landeskog was in the right place at the right time Nov. 1. On injured reserve.

That’s when Linnea Rae Landeskog was born, all 6 pounds, 5 ounces, nearly a month before her due date. In a walking boot on his right leg, proud father Gabe — the Avalanche’s 27-year-old left wing and team captain — witnessed the birth and has spent more time than he thought he would have by his wife’s side ever since, Mike Chambers writes. Read more…

Quick Hits

+ Nuggets flirt with disaster in win over Knicks: “I hate the fact that we keep giving (leads) back.”

+ Nuggets coach Michael Malone finds new word to describe Nikola Jokic: “Fast.”

+ CSU Rams commit Chase Wilson: I’m on board with Steve Addazio — and so are other 2020 recruits.

+ CSU coach Niko Medved says Rams can salvage Rocky Mountain Showdown, CU series in Fort Collins.

+ Broncos Journal: During offensive struggles, noise “didn’t really bother” Rich Scangarello.

+ Short on defensive linemen, Broncos sign Kyle Peko, promote Deyon Sizer.

+ Jeremiah Attaochu making a name for himself in Denver as another talented addition to Broncos’ linebacking corps.

+ Kickin’ It with Kiz: Bears smarter than Rams with hire of Ed McCaffrey as football coach.

+ LSU quarterback Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy as top college player.

+ Lasting legacy: Rashaan Salaam’s life still inspiring others.

Ask The Experts

+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.

+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Singer here.

+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Chambers here.

+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Patrick Saunders here.

By The Numbers $1 million

How much the bat Babe Ruth used to hit his 500th home run was sold in an auction for on Saturday. Read more…

Parting Shot

Chambers: Why the Avalanche leads the NHL in road attendance

It’s probably because of Nathan MacKinnon, and it might have something to do with Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen, when healthy. But one thing is for certain: Hockey fans really enjoy watching the Avalanche throughout North America, Mike Chambers writes. Read more…

Get in Touch

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