Denver Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady is set to undergo surgery to repair his right shoulder. Clady hurt his shoulder in the team’s regular-season finale, but did play in the Broncos’ divisional-round loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Denver Post reports Clady, who was selected to the Pro Bowl and withdrew due to injury, should be okay for the 2013 season, but will likely miss much of the Broncos’ offseason program.

Ryan Clady will undergo surgery on his right shoulder. (courtesy Jeffrey Beall)

Clady is slated to become an unrestricted free agent, though John Elway has said keeping the tackle in Denver is a top offseason priority.

Other Headlines:

• Denver Broncos: 2012 Season Review: First Quarter
• The Denver Post: Brian Xanders, ex-Denver Broncos GM, hired by Detroit Lions
• The Denver Post: Broncos offense under John Fox seldom features fullbacks
• Examiner: Rumor: Denver Broncos John Elway interested in trading for Darrelle Revis
• Mile High Report: 2013 Denver Broncos offseason: Champ Bailey

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Broncos, Peyton Manning run over Ravens for ninth straight win - The Broncos first clinched no worse than the AFC’s No. 3 playoff seed Sunday by trouncing the Baltimore Ravens, 34-17, then learned a few hours later on the team bus ride from Denver International Airport to their Dove Valley headquarters that they are in the lead position for the No. 2 seed — because the New England Patriots were on their way to losing 41-34 to the San Francisco 49ers.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos’ defense limits Ravens’ stars in runaway victory - One of the chisel-it-in-stone items for any defensive coordinator is: Don’t let the stars beat you.  Don’t let the opponent’s best players, running their favorite plays, pile up the yards and touchdowns.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Woody Paige: Thanks to Broncos’ Chris Harris, a very Orange Christmas - Merry Christmas.  Chris “Kringle” Harris gift-wrapped a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown that put the Broncos in a festive holiday mood Sunday afternoon.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Moreno Paces Offense - With the Broncos ahead 31-3 entering the fourth quarter, the running backs carried the load as the game wound down.  Denver ran the ball 17 times in the final period and threw it just once.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Getting Better All the Time - Though plenty went right for the Broncos in the team’s 34-17 win at Baltimore on Sunday, each player in the locker room knows that there is still room for improvement.  “We just try to get better every week,” Head Coach John Fox said. “Right now, our guys have responded well to just improving every week.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Broncos Get Franchise’s First Win in Baltimore - Entering the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Ravens, the Broncos had never won a game in Baltimore.  That changed on Sunday.  “(Owner and CEO) Pat Bowlen has owned the team for 29 years and has averaged 10 wins a season over that 29-year period,” Head Coach John Fox said. “But it’s the first time he’s won in this building. I was proud to see that for him.” Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Denver Broncos: Moving On - Here are some areas the Denver Broncos need to focus on after a 34-17 road win at Baltimore on Sunday.  Read more from ESPN >>>>

Broncos show Ravens how NFL defense is really played - With a wrecking-ball defense, the Broncos came to the NFL town Ray Lewis built and tore it down. Forty-five minutes after Denver’s 34-17 victory against Baltimore, a tractor swept the stadium turf, picking up the shards of quarterback Joe Flacco’s ego. And for every team with a coaching vacancy, write down these three words: Jack Del Rio.  Read more from Baltimore Sun >>>>

Denver Broncos extend Baltimore Ravens’ woes - Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens was supposed to feature two Super Bowl contenders angling for a playoff bye.  It ended with one team looking unstoppable and the other in a free fall that might not stop until the offseason.  Read more from NFL.com >>>>

Knowshon Moreno running wild for Denver Broncos - Denver possesses a player that runs like a wild stallion in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Knowshon Moreno.  Moreno has been a beast for the Broncos over the last four weeks, stepping up to the task of filling in for Willis McGahee following his partial MCL tear.  Read more from Examiner >>>>

Broncos vs. Ravens: Denver Makes a Statement - The Denver Broncos have won nine games in a row and should no longer be doubted as one of the elite teams in football. The Broncos beat up on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday en route to a 34-17 victory that pushed their record to 11-3.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>> 

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Feeling fresh, Broncos’ Knowshon Moreno makes most of chance vs. K.C. - Getting his first carries in more than two months, running back Knowshon Moreno said after the Broncos’ 17-9 victory Sunday his goal was to focus on each carry.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

John Elway surveying success with Broncos behind Peyton Manning - It was like old times in the visiting locker room at Arrowhead Stadium.  Only, instead of tugging off shoulder pads and cleats, John Elway and Ed McCaffrey stood shoulder to shoulder in impeccable suits and ties, some 13 combined feet of Kansas City nightmares.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos’ defense will certainly take an ugly win over a pretty loss - Sunday’s dirt-under-their-fingernails victory at Arrowhead Stadium won’t go on the Broncos’ defensive mantel as their proudest performance this season. But it just might be a sign of the times.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Notebook: Thomas Tops 1,000  - With 1:59 to play in the game and the Broncos clinging to a 14-9 lead, quarterback Peyton Manning dropped back to pass on third-and-7.  An incompletion would stop the clock and turn the ball back to the Chiefs with plenty of time to mount a potential game-winning drive.  Instead, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas beat his defender and came down with the reception along the sideline.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

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The Denver Broncos are now in Charlotte for Sunday’s game against their coach’s former team.

We’ve heard about it all week: John Fox was a longtime Carolina Panthers coach.  Of course, nothing would be sweeter than to leave North Carolina with a win.

But there’s another headline: 1 vs. 2.  Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, the 2011 NFL Draft top overall pick, faces off against Broncos linebacker Von Miller, taken by Denver at No. 2.  Just don’t expect Miller to make a big fuss about the Sunday showdown, telling the Denver Post:

“Of course I wanted to be No. 1, but Cam Newton, he’s Superman Cam.  He fit their need way more than I fit their need. I don’t have any animosity towards the Carolina Panthers. He was No. 1 and I was No. 2, but I want to go out there and win just like they want to go out there and win.”

Newton’s numbers thus far in 2012 haven’t been as impressive as his rookie campaign, but he’s nonetheless dangerous.  In fact, the Panthers’ record is a bit deceptive, but I’ll on that later in DHF’s upcoming game preview.

Other Headlines:

• Bloomberg: Peyton Manning is the front-runner for league MVP.
• Denver Broncos: In his latest blog, wide receiver Eric Decker weighs in the team’s next game.
• ESPNW: Broncos safety Mike Adams has a giving spirit.
• Examiner: The Broncos have won three straight games, but will they lose again this regular season?
• KJCT: Former Broncos player Vance Johnson abruptly closed his Grand Junction restaurant.

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Broncos’ Champ Bailey showed full assortment of skills against Saints – Occasionally, Champ Bailey gets asked about moving to safety some day. Some day soon or some day down the road, depending on who asks the question.  His answer usually revolves around when the time is right or when he thinks it would be best. But Sunday night was a quality example of what makes Bailey, at 34 years old, in his 14th NFL season, still among the best at what he does right now.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos’ Joe Mays is out for season because of broken leg - Sometimes bad things happen to good people. And just like the wive’s tale superstition suggests, bad things happened in threes for Joe Mays.  The Broncos middle linebacker will miss the rest of the season after suffering a fractured left tibula near the ankle in the fourth quarter of his team’s 34-14 victory Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Next Day Notebook: Manning’s Hand ‘Fine’ - When it comes to a quarterback’s throwing hand, even the smallest of collisions can often have significant consequences.  That’s why when quarterback Peyton Manning smashed his thumb on the helmet of Saints defensive end Martez Wilson on a 23-yard second-quarter completion to wide receiver Eric Decker, there was momentarily reason to believe that the big gain might have been a costly one.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

‘A Young Man’s Game’ - While a 15-year veteran at quarterback got most of the headlines, a crop of young Broncos made their impact felt all over the field Sunday night.  Running back Ronnie Hillman, linebacker Danny Trevathan and tight end Virgil Green all set new career highs in the 34-14 win against the New Orleans Saints.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Denver’s All-Around Dominance Leads To Blowout Win, High Grades For Broncos - When the Broncos saw the Saints on their schedule, they made sure not to take New Orleans lightly.  The Saints came into the game at 2-4, but Peyton Manning and his Denver teammates knew they could score early and often. It’s why the Broncos jumped all over New Orleans from the start and never let up, building a 17-7 lead and scoring 27 unanswered points to win 34-7.  Read more from CBS Denver >>>>

Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning is NFL’s best quarterback - Peyton Manning was again masterful, and at times, magical on Sunday Night Football.  He was patient like usual, picking the checkdown routes at times, but he was also more aggressive, attacking the Saints’ sorry defense deep over and over again. Manning connected with Demaryius Thomas on a 41-yarder and a 30-yarder in the first quarter, and hung in the pocket to take a huge hit and deliver the ball down the sideline to Eric Decker.  Read more from Examiner >>>>

Denver Broncos Prove They Are AFC Contenders with Sunday’s Win over the Saints - With a definitive 34-14 victory that featured highlights on both offense and defense, Denver proved to the rest of the league on Sunday night it is a legitimate contender in the AFC.  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>> 

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Peyton Manning vs. Bill Belichick saw a big swing since 2005 - In his first eight meetings against a Patriots team coached by Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning was 1-7 — playoffs included. But he is 5-2 in the last seven games against Belichick, including a playoff win to close out the 2007 season.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Peyton Manning’s wife Ashley buys stake in NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies - Ashley Manning, wife of a certain Broncos quarterback, has applied to become minority owner of the NBA Memphis Grizzlies.  Manning grew up in Memphis and wants to make sure the franchise stays in her hometown. The Grizzlies have been in Memphis since relocating from Vancouver in 2001.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Notebook: Rookie Complements Veteran in Backfield - Rookie Ronnie Hillman emerges at running back, tight end Virgil Green returns from suspension and center Dan Koppen reunites with Offensive Line Coach Dave Magazu.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Retooled and Ready - As the Broncos continue their preparation for Sunday’s visit to New England, Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio has gone back to basics with his unit.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

McGahee Ready For Patriots - The Broncos are coming off a 37-point outing against the Oakland Raiders, their best offensive showing of the year.  With the upcoming trip to New England, which put up 52 points in Week 4 against Buffalo, the Broncos offense couldn’t have picked a better time to hit its stride.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

The revival of Willis McGahee - When the Denver Broncos signed Willis McGahee last season, he was expected to be a complementary back. McGahee then went on and ran for 1,199 yards last season.  Read more from ESPN >>>>

Matching wits with Manning - Every week during the season, Mike Reiss and Tedy Bruschi break down the New England Patriots’ upcoming game. This week is Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET)  Read more from ESPN >>>>

Denver Broncos: Why Defense Matters More Against the New England Patriots - When you’re talking about the Denver Broncos, you’re almost certainly talking about Peyton Manning, and might I add, with good reason. He’s big news around the NFL, as quarterbacks often are, and if you add Tom Brady to the mix, the story line gets even more predictable: Manning vs. Brady.  Read more from Rant Sports >>>>

NFL Preview – Denver (2-2) at New England (2-2) - It doesn’t get any bigger than Brady vs. Manning.  Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have engaged in a number of classic matchups over the course of their record-setting careers, but never before have the Denver Broncos been involved in one of those battles.  Read more from Kansas City Star >>>> 

Fox: ‘Moronic’ for Broncos not to inject Manning’s Colt offense - Bill Belichick continues to compare the Denver Broncos current offense to the Indianapolis Colts former offense. The biggest similarities lie in Peyton Manning’s veteran presence under center.  Read more from CSNNE.com >>>>

Broncos blowout win over Raiders significant for a number of reasons - For all the high drama and late game heroics provided by “Tebow Time” during the Broncos surreal run of 2011, there was one thing the season severely lacked: a good, old fashioned a** whooping.  Read more from Examiner >>>>

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Tuesday Morning QB: Broncos’ Peyton Manning nears Tom Brady territory - At the one-quarter pole, Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub have been the class of the league. But as the NFL gets ready for Brady-Manning XII, guess who had the top two passer ratings in Week 4 until Jay Cutler went off on Monday night?  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Inside the game: Broncos offense has to be on point in coming weeks - Fifty-year wins are nice, and that’s what the Broncos constructed Sunday in their biggest blowout of the Raiders since 1962. But those 37 points the Broncos rang up on a sunny afternoon at Sports Authority Field at Mile High will just have to be the rule in the coming weeks rather than the remember-when exception.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Denver Broncos eyeing … the New England Patriots - For the record: New England 2-2, three-way tie for first place in AFC East; Denver 2-2, second place in AFC West  Last game: The Patriots scored 45 second-half points in their 52-28 victory at Buffalo.  Streaking: The Broncos and Patriots both won their last game after two previous losses.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Koppen Brings Experience to Line - Dan Koppen, a 10th-year NFL veteran, will step in at center for the injured J.D. Walton. He brings with him experience as the NFL’s all-time winningest offensive lineman.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Green Back, Motivated – With his four-game suspension in the past, tight end Virgil Green will no longer be working out at a local fitness center every day.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Drive for Life XV a Success - Through one community event, thousands of lives were saved on Tuesday.  The 15th annual Drive for Life — a partnership between the Broncos and Bonfils Blood Center — was held at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, and dozens of Broncos players, alumni and cheerleaders headed to the stadium to show their support.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

McDaniels downplays Broncos reunion - Current Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was named the head coach of the Denver Broncos on Jan. 11, 2009, and served in that post for nearly two seasons, totaling a 11-17 record. He’ll face his former team this Sunday, but says there are no special feelings entering the contest.  Read more from ESPN >>>>

Week 4 Nominees Announced: FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week, Pepsi Max Rookie of the Week, & GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week - The NFL annouced today the Week 4 nominees for the FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week, Pepsi Max Rookie of the Week, & GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week .  Read more from NFL Communications >>>>

Denver Broncos’ Joe Mays won’t change his playing style - Being suspended for one game and fined by the NFL for his hit on Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub isn’t going to make Denver Broncos middle linebacker Joe Mays change his style.  Read more from Associated Press >>>>

Pats ready for the same old Manning in Week 5 - You know how it goes. Just a day after Sunday’s win over the Buffalo Bills, the Patriots have already moved on to their next opponent, the Denver Broncos.  Read more from CSN New England >>>>

Don’t sell Peyton Manning short - This Sunday afternoon, he will lead the Denver Broncos into Gillette Stadium to take on the Patriots for the 20th time in his incomparable career, and we can’t help but wonder: Will this be the last time we see Peyton Williams Manning play in New England?  Read more from BostonHerald.com >>>>

Denver Broncos: Protecting Peyton Manning is the Key - It seems as if everyone has been talking about Peyton Manning since he signed with the Denver Broncos; is he back, what about his arm strength, can he stay healthy and so on. None of those questions are an issue since Manning is healthy and his arm is plenty strong enough. What it comes down to is if the Broncos can protect Manning then he is going to pick any defense apart.  Read more from Rant Sports >>>>

Denver Broncos: Rookie Progress Report Through First 4 Games - We are now one quarter of the way through the regular season. Teams are starting to develop and the top players are starting to show why they are superstars.  The Denver Broncos still have some growing to do. Are they the team that demolished the Raiders in Week 4? Or are they the team that struggled to compete in Week 3 against the Texans?  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

2012 Denver Broncos-Week 4 Game Balls - What a way to celebrate a Broncos Stompin’ of the Raiders than to hand out a few Game Balls. It’s been a long time coming, four years to be exact, since the Broncos have beaten the rival Oakland Raiders at Mile High. Talk about Owned. 39-6 doesn’t do justice for those last 4, but it’s a good start.  Read more from Mile High Report >>>>

Denver Broncos’ Special Teamer David Bruton Is A Special Player, Indeed - David Bruton is what’s good about football. In a world of sports athletes doing wrong, Bruton’s done right.  He’s tirelessly worked his entire life to be a professional football player, and he’s finally making waves.  Read more from CBS4 >>>>

5 Denver Bronco Facts - 1. Keith Brooking is old and slow. The suspension of Joe Mays forced Keith Brooking into starting at middle linebacker for the Broncos and he is certainly not the Keith Brooking of old. Lost in the inept Raiders offense was a liability that the Patriots will surely be looking for this weekend. Even with the return of Joe Mays this week, Brooking figures to get some action and if Tom Brady is smart he will use his speedy weapons to take advantage of Brooking who is clearly a liability.  Read more from Examiner >>>>

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Coach John Fox, Broncos players happy about return of regular refs -  For the first time in the history of Denver professional sports, the referee and officials working the Broncos’ game Sunday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High figure to hear cheers.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Champ Bailey eager for next chapter in Broncos-Raiders rivalry - It’s been so long since the Broncos beat the Raiders at home that only four players on the current active rosters remember it.  That last victory in Denver came in Week 2 of the 2007 season — the infamous game in which Mike Shanahan called timeout just before a game-winning field-goal try. Sebastian Janikowski made that first kick, but missed the second.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>> 

Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer have each carried immense expectations - Maybe someday they will look back with a chuckle, a shake of the head, a can-you-believe-that story or two.  Carson Palmer and Peyton Manning both have lived the life of football savior in an NFL city. They have had trumpeted arrivals to new surroundings deep into their professional careers and found fanfare, waiting expectations and piles of dreams for greater things to come waiting for them.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Porter Moving Forward – Two weeks after a stellar Broncos debut that earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, cornerback Tracy Porter got a taste of the other side of the do-or-die nature of the cornerback position.  Sunday against Houston, Porter was in coverage on a pair of long touchdown passes by the Houston Texans. He quickly accepted responsibility for those plays, and more importantly, forgot about them.   Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Manning, Broncos Want Consistency - Consistency.  Off to a 1-2 start, it’s what quarterback Peyton Manning and the Broncos are looking for to get back in the win column.  Through three games, the Broncos have excelled in the fourth quarter, but on the whole, struggled in the first three frames.  Why? Manning said that’s hard to pinpoint.   Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Oakland Week - With the Raiders coming to town on Sunday to kick off the Broncos’ divisional slate, there’s an increased focus in the locker room.  From the veterans to the rookies, everyone can appreciate the importance of a historic rivalry.  “You can tell the feeling in the locker room,” defensive end Derek Wolfe said. “We have to fix some things first, but there’s definitely a sense of urgency.”  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

How the Denver Broncos can Defeat the Oakland Raiders in Week Four - With the second toughest schedule in the league this year the Denver Broncos need every game they can get. Losses in what were two very close games against the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans have put the Broncos behind the gun early in the season, and have added a sense of urgency to Sunday’s division matchup against the Oakland Raiders. If they’re going to carve a path to victory on Sunday, it might look something like this.  Read more from Rant Sports >>>>

Perception vs. Reality for the Denver Broncos, Post Week 3 - You can’t always take everything at face value.  Sometimes perception is NOT in fact reality. We lock onto certain beliefs, and that is what we maintain whether it is right or wrong.  Here’s an example: John Elway was a scrambling quarterback who racked up yardage with his legs as well as his arm, right?  Read more from Bleacher Report >>>>

Fantasy football injuries: Willis McGahee, start ‘em or sit ‘em (Video)- Willis McGahee went down in Week 3 with a rib injury, but the Denver Post reported on Sept. 27 that he has practiced for two consecutive days and looks to be ready to play in Week 4.  With that exciting news, it is time for fantasy football owners to decide what they want to do with the veteran running back as theDenver Broncos prepare to take on the Oakland Raiders. McGahee said there is a chance he could wear additional pads to protect his ribs against the Raiders’ defense.  Read more from Examiner >>>>

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Broncos expect more from TE Julius Thomas in regular season - Today’s question about the Broncos comes from David DeChant in Illinois:  Q: What’s going on with Julius Thomas? Is his ankle still bothering him since surgery? He’s barely been on the field, yet nobody (mentioned) him as a final roster cut candidate.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Broncos’ Peyton Manning, Jacob Tamme and Brandon Stokley visit with former coach Tony Dungy - For a few minutes there, it seemed the old Indianapolis Colts had taken over Dove Valley.  Every Broncos player was off the practice fields Monday except for rookie Ronnie Hillman, who stayed late to field some kickoffs. Just off the other practice field were Peyton Manning, Jacob Tamme and Brandon Stokley, former Colts who were gathered around Tony Dungy, their old coach.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Demaryius Thomas, Broncos hope there’s more history in the making - All through the months of the calendar that didn’t include football, Demaryius Thomas always had his answer ready.  Because he knew, without fail, no matter the place and time, a certain 11-second slice of his NFL life was going to come up, often even before the hello.  Read more from the Denver Post >>>>

Elway, Russell Chat with Fans - On Tuesday, the Broncos hosted another fan forum — this time with Denver Broncos Facebook fans as well as season-ticket holders.  The conference call with Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway and Director of Player Personnel Matt Russell drew more than 8,000 fans.  The forum lasted an hour, but drew rave reviews right away.  ”First of all, thank you for having a fan forum,” said Dwayne, a season ticket holder for 20 years. “It’s awesome.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Broncos to Honor Colorado Olympians - A dozen Colorado athletes who competed in the London 2012 Olympic Games will be honored as Broncos Country Heroes during the first quarter of Denver’s season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday (6:30 p.m. MDT kickoff).  As part of the celebration, Centennial resident and Regis Jesuit High School student Missy Franklin will serve as an honorary captain and accompany the rest of the Broncos’ captains to midfield for the pregame coin toss. Franklin captured four gold medals and one bronze in her Olympic swimming debut last month.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Smith to Unveil Broncos Fan Flag - This week, the NFL gets back to football. And the Broncos’ newest Ring of Famer, wide receiver Rod Smith, will be in New York City to help celebrate.  As part of the 2012 NFL Kickoff Show, Smith will be part of the pregame celebration at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday in advance of the first game of the season, when the Dallas Cowboys take on the New York Giants.  Read more from Denver Broncos >>>>

Hey, somebody’s got to win AFC West – As the season draws near, NFL on FOX analyst Brian Billick gives his predictions for each division in 2012.  Read more from FOX Sports >>>> 

NFL Power Rankings: Denver Broncos middle of the pack according to experts - The start of the NFL regular season is only five days away for most teams, excitement is building and predictions are flying.  The Denver Broncos are slated to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football September 9 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, and expectations are a Mile High now that the man holding the reins of the Broncos’ offense is Peyton Manning.  Read more from Examiner >>>>

Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers-How Each Can Win – In some ways it seems like we’ve been waiting forever for the Denver Broncos opener versus the Pittsburgh Steelers and in other ways it’s hard to believe it is only five days away. There will be plenty of breakdowns, predictions and discussion about Sunday night’s game in the coming days, but today I am going to tell you why the Broncos can win and why the Steelers can win. We will focus on the offenses now, and take a look at the defenses later tonight.  Read more from Rant Sports >>>> 

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