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Balldog · 01-06-2010, 05:28 AM

2003 Season, Week 16
Detroit (3-11) at Denver (6-8) (-6)

The Broncos come in with one of the league's better defense, which is bad news for us. They are ranked in the Top 10 in almost every category, they are 6th in points allowed at 16.9 points per game. They've held their opponents to under 10 points in 4 of their last 5 games. They are led by LB Al Wilson, LB John Mobley, and DT Trevor Pryce. Their offense is inconsistent at best but they do feature QB Brian Griese (2,938 yards), RB Clinton Portis (1,068 yards), and WR Ashley Lelie (758 yards).

1st Quarter

We open the game with a statement drive and score on a 24-yard pass from Harrington to Green. Harrington was 4 for 4 with 43 yards on the drive. Our defense comes out strong and we are able to get good field position to setup a 45-yard field goal attempt by Hanson but he misses wide right. The Broncos capitalize with a 1-yard touchdown pass from Griese to Rod Smith. The touchdown was setup by a 53-yard pass to Dwayne Carswell. The quarter ends with us driving at Denver's 15.

Detroit 7, Denver 7

2nd Quarter

Our drive stalls but we get a 36-yard field goal from Hanson. On their next drive David Terrell intercepts Griese, its our ball at Denver's 46. We fail to take advantage and are forced to punt. On their first play Reuben Droughns bust through the left side and takes it 77 yards for a touchdown. Martay Jenkins has a big kickoff return that starts our drive at their 33 and on the next play Harrington finds Jenkins for a 33-yards touchdown pass! Our defense isn't able to stop them again, they score on a 9-yard pass from Griese to Smith.

Denver 21, Detroit 17

3rd Quarter

Late in the quarter we finally get another drive going but Hanson misses a 49-yard field goal. A Dre' Bly punt return sets us up in good field position but we have to punt and Jett pins them at their 3 to end the quarter.

Denver 21, Detroit 17

4th Quarter

We hold them three and out resulting in good field position after another good return from Bly. We have to settle for a 45-yard field goal, this time Hanson hits it to cut the deficit to 21-20. We exchange possessions with most of the activity happening at their end the field but their defense has stiffened. With 5:10 left they start to wear out our defense, by the time we are able to stop them we only have 0:23 left and we are at our 11. We are able to get out to our 46 on a couple passes by Harrington as the clock expires.

Denver 21, Detroit 20

What a bummer this one was. Our running game was good with Anderson rushing for 105 yards on 20 carries. Harrington was efficient going 13 of 20 for 145 yards with 2 touchdowns. However, our run defense was atrocious. They had 207 yards rushing, most of which came in the 1st half.

Other Scores
Arizona 24, Cleveland 10
Indianapolis 31, Atlanta 17
Buffalo 24, New York (N) 12
St. Louis 38, Cincinnati 35
Dallas 20, New York (A) 17
San Diego 17, Green Bay 14
Houston 14, Carolina 13
New Orleans 30, Jacksonville 16
Minnesota 27, Kansas City 18
Philadelphia 24, New England 17
Oakland 24, Chicago 21
Pittsburgh 23, San Francisco 10
Baltimore 36, Seattle 10
Tennessee 23, Tampa Bay 20
Miami 19, Washington 13

Players of the Week
Peyton Manning, IND (26 of 34, 342 yards, 3 touchdowns)
Tommy Polley, STL (8 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack, 1 interception)

Playoff Picture
AFC Divisional Leaders - Indianapolis (14-1), Cincinnati (11-4), Buffalo (11-4), San Diego (7-8)
AFC Wild Card - Miami (10-5), New England (10-5)
AFC In the Hunt - Kansas City (7-8), Denver (7-8)
NFC Divisional Leaders - Philadelphia (12-3), St. Louis (12-3), Green Bay (11-4), Carolina (10-5)
NFC Wild Card - Arizona (11-4), Seattle (10-5)
NFC In the Hunt - None

Top 5 Draft Order
1) *Jacksonville (1-14)
2) Detroit (3-12)
3) San Francisco (4-11)
4) New York (N) (4-11)
5) Dallas (4-11)

01-06-2010, 05:28 AM	#60
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	2003 Season, Week 16 Detroit (3-11) at Denver (6-8) (-6) The Broncos come in with one of the league's better defense, which is bad news for us. They are ranked in the Top 10 in almost every category, they are 6th in points allowed at 16.9 points per game. They've held their opponents to under 10 points in 4 of their last 5 games. They are led by LB Al Wilson, LB John Mobley, and DT Trevor Pryce. Their offense is inconsistent at best but they do feature QB Brian Griese (2,938 yards), RB Clinton Portis (1,068 yards), and WR Ashley Lelie (758 yards). 1st Quarter We open the game with a statement drive and score on a 24-yard pass from Harrington to Green. Harrington was 4 for 4 with 43 yards on the drive. Our defense comes out strong and we are able to get good field position to setup a 45-yard field goal attempt by Hanson but he misses wide right. The Broncos capitalize with a 1-yard touchdown pass from Griese to Rod Smith. The touchdown was setup by a 53-yard pass to Dwayne Carswell. The quarter ends with us driving at Denver's 15. Detroit 7, Denver 7 2nd Quarter Our drive stalls but we get a 36-yard field goal from Hanson. On their next drive David Terrell intercepts Griese, its our ball at Denver's 46. We fail to take advantage and are forced to punt. On their first play Reuben Droughns bust through the left side and takes it 77 yards for a touchdown. Martay Jenkins has a big kickoff return that starts our drive at their 33 and on the next play Harrington finds Jenkins for a 33-yards touchdown pass! Our defense isn't able to stop them again, they score on a 9-yard pass from Griese to Smith. Denver 21, Detroit 17 3rd Quarter Late in the quarter we finally get another drive going but Hanson misses a 49-yard field goal. A Dre' Bly punt return sets us up in good field position but we have to punt and Jett pins them at their 3 to end the quarter. Denver 21, Detroit 17 4th Quarter We hold them three and out resulting in good field position after another good return from Bly. We have to settle for a 45-yard field goal, this time Hanson hits it to cut the deficit to 21-20. We exchange possessions with most of the activity happening at their end the field but their defense has stiffened. With 5:10 left they start to wear out our defense, by the time we are able to stop them we only have 0:23 left and we are at our 11. We are able to get out to our 46 on a couple passes by Harrington as the clock expires. Denver 21, Detroit 20 What a bummer this one was. Our running game was good with Anderson rushing for 105 yards on 20 carries. Harrington was efficient going 13 of 20 for 145 yards with 2 touchdowns. However, our run defense was atrocious. They had 207 yards rushing, most of which came in the 1st half. Other Scores Arizona 24, Cleveland 10 Indianapolis 31, Atlanta 17 Buffalo 24, New York (N) 12 St. Louis 38, Cincinnati 35 Dallas 20, New York (A) 17 San Diego 17, Green Bay 14 Houston 14, Carolina 13 New Orleans 30, Jacksonville 16 Minnesota 27, Kansas City 18 Philadelphia 24, New England 17 Oakland 24, Chicago 21 Pittsburgh 23, San Francisco 10 Baltimore 36, Seattle 10 Tennessee 23, Tampa Bay 20 Miami 19, Washington 13 Players of the Week Peyton Manning, IND (26 of 34, 342 yards, 3 touchdowns) Tommy Polley, STL (8 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack, 1 interception) Playoff Picture AFC Divisional Leaders - Indianapolis (14-1), Cincinnati (11-4), Buffalo (11-4), San Diego (7-8) AFC Wild Card - Miami (10-5), New England (10-5) AFC In the Hunt - Kansas City (7-8), Denver (7-8) NFC Divisional Leaders - Philadelphia (12-3), St. Louis (12-3), Green Bay (11-4), Carolina (10-5) NFC Wild Card - Arizona (11-4), Seattle (10-5) NFC In the Hunt - None Top 5 Draft Order 1) *Jacksonville (1-14) 2) Detroit (3-12) 3) San Francisco (4-11) 4) New York (N) (4-11) 5) Dallas (4-11)