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Morning 4: Ranking all 15 other NFC teams in order of greatest threat to Detroit Lions -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Ranking all 15 other NFC teams in order of greatest threat to Detroit Lions -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Detroit Lions unveil secret weapon in dominant win over Cowboys, but face major injury setback
Read full article: Detroit Lions unveil secret weapon in dominant win over Cowboys, but face major injury setbackThe Detroit Lions found a secret weapon during their dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys but suffered a major injury setback in their Super Bowl hopes.
ESPN: Lions sign veteran wide receiver, Detroit native Allen Robinson II to practice squad
Read full article: ESPN: Lions sign veteran wide receiver, Detroit native Allen Robinson II to practice squadThe Detroit Lions continue to add some much-needed depth to their receiving core, as ESPN Fantasy Football and NFL Draft Analyst Field Yates reports that Allen Robinson II has signed to the practice squad.
ESPN: Detroit Lions sign former Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick to practice squad
Read full article: ESPN: Detroit Lions sign former Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick to practice squadAccording to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have signed former Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick to their practice squad.
Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick injures left Achilles after missing last year with torn right ACL
Read full article: Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick injures left Achilles after missing last year with torn right ACLDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick was carted off the field with a left Achilles injury almost a year after he tore his right ACL at training camp.
AP source: Hackett hands off Broncos' play-calling duties
Read full article: AP source: Hackett hands off Broncos' play-calling dutiesA person with knowledge of the decision says first-year Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett is relinquishing offensive play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak.
Broncos GM gives vote of confidence to embattled coach, QB
Read full article: Broncos GM gives vote of confidence to embattled coach, QBBroncos general manager George Paton gave a vote of confidence to his embattled head coach Nathaniel Hackett and expressed faith that scuffling quarterback Russell Wilson will turn his fortunes around.
AP Source: Russell Wilson gets injection for shoulder injury
Read full article: AP Source: Russell Wilson gets injection for shoulder injuryA person with knowledge of the procedure confirms to The Associated Press that Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson flew to Los Angeles on Friday to get an injection for his ailing throwing shoulder.
Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos
Read full article: Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over BroncosThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 28-24 on Saturday thanks to an 86-yard fumble return by linebacker Nick Bolton in the fourth quarter that put them ahead for good.
AP source: Broncos agree to $60M extension with Sutton
Read full article: AP source: Broncos agree to $60M extension with SuttonA person with knowledge of the negotiations confirms to The Associated Press that wide receiver Courtland Sutton and the Denver Broncos have agreed on a four-year extension worth slightly more than $15 million a year.
AP source: Broncos WR Tim Patrick agrees to $30M extension
Read full article: AP source: Broncos WR Tim Patrick agrees to $30M extensionA person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that wide receiver Tim Patrick and the Denver Broncos have agreed to a three-year extension worth $30 million with $18.5 million in guarantees.
Broncos beat Cowboys 30-16 as 6-game Dallas win streak ends
Read full article: Broncos beat Cowboys 30-16 as 6-game Dallas win streak endsTeddy Bridgewater threw for a touchdown and had a sneak for another, and the Denver Broncos stymied the NFL’s No. 1 offense when it mattered in a 30-16 victory over Dallas.
Chiefs rally to beat Broncos 22-16 to clinch playoff berth
Read full article: Chiefs rally to beat Broncos 22-16 to clinch playoff berthKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws against the Denver Broncos in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel )KANSAS CITY, Mo. Hill never argued when it was called incomplete, nor did Chiefs coach Andy Reid throw the red challenge flag. Instead, he quickly sent his punt team out and tried to pin the Broncos deep in their own territory. Chiefs: CB Antonio Hamilton had to be helped off the field after blocking on a punt return early in the fourth quarter.
Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos
Read full article: Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat BroncosAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) misses the catch against Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos
Read full article: Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat BroncosMatt Ryan took advantage of Denver's thin secondary to throw three touchdown passes and the Falcons turned back Drew Lock's bid for a second consecutive comeback to beat the Broncos 34-27 on Sunday. The Broncos' fourth-quarter comeback attempt gave Ryan and the Falcons a scary reminder of blown leads this season. Lock threw two touchdown passes and ran for a 10-yard score in the final quarter that made it 34-27. Lock answered with a 9-yard scoring pass to Tim Patrick with less than four minutes remaining. We'll get them next time.”CATCH THISZaccheaus beat Davontae Harris for a 51-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed game
Read full article: McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed gameDenver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles, left, congratulates kicker Brandon McManus in the second half of an NFL football game after his sixth field goal against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday’s game was originally scheduled for last week but got postponed twice, first by a day, then by seven. He was steady early, but had back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter to let the Patriots back into the game. It was the first game back for Newton, who returned after missing New England’s Week 4 loss at Kansas City. McManus, who connected on field goals of 52 and 54 yards, now has six games with multiple 50-yard field goals.
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season
Read full article: Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of seasonOn third-and-6 and the Jets leading by one, Quinnen Williams sacked Brett Rypien — but grabbed the quarterback’s helmet and prolonged the drive. Brian Poole then intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncos’ next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denver’s 44. Darnold gave the Jets their first lead of the season with a dazzling run that would make running back teammates Frank Gore and Le'Veon Bell proud. Darnold was able to come back early in the second quarter on the Jets' next series — and was promptly sacked again. The Jets took advantage — eventually.