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Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike Cowboys
Read full article: Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike CowboysHamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. āDivision rival, close game,ā Chargers running back Justin Jackson explained, adding, āWe werenāt too happy with 22ā²s hit on Buster,ā referencing safety Kareem Jacksonās unflagged blasting of running back Troymaine Pope in the second half. āIāll never watch something weak like that happen to a defenseless teammate and not defend him,ā Anderson added. Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins jumped on Wims and soon players from both teams rushed in to break up the ruckus. Wims emerged from the pileup clapping and smiling as he was ejected and escorted to his locker room.
Lock rallies Broncos to last-second 31-30 win over Chargers
Read full article: Lock rallies Broncos to last-second 31-30 win over ChargersDenver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER ā Drew Lock hit rookie KJ Hamler from a yard out and no time on the clock and Brandon McManus nailed the extra point to give the Denver Broncos a shocking 31-30 win over the hard-luck Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Broncos (3-4) overcame a 24-3 deficit and rallied after being held to just 60 first-half yards, including 2 on the ground. The Broncos got the ball at their 19 with 2:24 remaining and Lock drove them 81 yards in 14 plays, helped by two defensive flags.
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season
Read full article: Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of seasonIt was a victory, though, and Vic Fangio and the Denver Broncos are relieved to finally get one ā no matter how it looked. Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncosā first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 remaining, and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat the bumbling ā and still winless ā New York Jets 37-28 on Thursday night. The Jets couldnāt do anything on their next possession, and Sam Darnold was sacked by Chubb on fourth-and-3 at the two-minute warning. Brian Poole intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncosā next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denverās 44. Jets: look for their first win when they host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.