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Denver Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly participated in a play on Sunday. Case Keenum was under review for a concussion, so Kelly took a knee to kill the stopwatch before halftime.
The play itself was unimportant, but the reaction of the local audience was not. There was great joy undeniable when the supporters – who thought Keenum was sitting on the bench of the Broncos sitting three points at the end of another dull half-day – thought their last quarter was placed on the bench for the last pick in the 2017 draft, which had never played in a regular season game.
He may not be another NFL city that loves his backup shifts more than Denver. It was still a revealing moment. Keenum has not yet been the answer and it is not good that the fan base already calls Mr. Irrelevant very hard for a year.
Denver Keenum's quarterback had another mediocre day as the Broncos lost to the Rams. (AP)
The Broncos are 2-4 for the first time since 2011, after a 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. They may need a win on Thursday night in Arizona to save the work of Joseph Vance, and Keenum has picked up a lot of criticism. The encouragements aroused by the failure of the offense were equally evident at Kelly's home.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "" They should be pissed off, " Keenum said about the fans. "I am pissed." "Data-reactid =" 31 ">" They should be pissed off, " Keenum said about the fans. "I am pissed."
There was a game of musical chairs with the NFL teams and quarterbacks this season. The Minnesota Vikings had a better opportunity for Kirk Cousins than anyone else, and the Vikings might have been in a bad position to move from Keenum. The Jets advanced the Broncos to engage Sam Darnold. The Broncos passed Josh Allen and Josh Rosen in the first round. It is unfair to say that the Broncos made a major investment in Keenum. They gave him $ 36 million, but only for two seasons. They went out with Keenum, they did not marry her.
But chief executive John Elway tried once again to improve the situation for Peyton Manning's quarterback, and that has not worked yet.
Maybe it was easy to see it coming. The Vikings played in an NFC championship match with Keenum, who had a very good season. But Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has always seemed reluctant to fully support Keenum. When the Cousins were available, the Vikings did not seem bothered to leave Keenum. Cousins is not a perennial MVP or a top-five quarterback, but the Vikings considered it an upgrade. And the Vikings were right.
The Broncos have also covered their bets. Keenum's $ 18 million a season is a lot of money, but it was only two seasons. If the Broncos really believed in it, they would have given him more. Or another team would have.
Keenum is not the biggest problem of the Broncos. Denver's defense against the race is suddenly a major handicap, yielding 270 yards to the Rams a week after the Jets destroyed it for 323. The Broncos still have no big offensive line and failed. to make a difference. Over the years, the commitment is inconsistent in running and the coaching staff is suspicious.
But Keenum did not raise the Broncos either.
Sunday, the Broncos had the chance to win. The interception of Keenum on Rams territory in the third quarter hurt. It was his eighth interception in six games, one more than last season. In the fourth quarter, the Broncos scored the second goal and a goal on the Rams' 6-yard line. Keenum threw twice incomplete, including a faded road that was not closed during the third run.
Keenum was not terrible against the Rams. He had 322 yards and two touchdowns. But the games he did not sting. And many home fans have already excited. This does not facilitate the reversal of things.
Kelly had a strong pre-season, but there is a good chance Broncos fans will complain, if Denver ever changes the quarter. Most late choices do not work. Elway's first-round pick after Manning, Paxton Lynch, did not work either. Trevor Siemian, starting from the palliative either. Keenum still has the opportunity to win everyone and play as well as last season with the Vikings. It's early in the season.
The start puts Keenum and the Broncos in a hole. After a season 5-11 last year, Denver is restless after a series of four losses early in the season. There may be bigger problems than Keenum, but quarterbacks still have too much credit or blame. Keenum heard about it on Sunday. If things do not improve a lot, the Broncos may have to start wondering who will be their next quarter.
Here are the rest of the winners and losers of week 6 of the NFL season:
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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Los Angeles Chargers: Sunday was a tough match for the Chargers. They were leaving on the road, taking a quick start against a Browns team that represented only a few 5-0 plays. "Data-reactid =" 48 ">Los Angeles Chargers: Sunday was a tough match for the Chargers. They were leaving on the road, taking a quick start against a Browns team that represented only a few 5-0 plays.
And the Chargers blew up the Browns, 38-14. It was quite a statement.
Los Angeles played well on both sides of the ball: Melvin Gordon had 150 yards on the ground and three touchdowns, Philip Rivers had 207 yards in just 11 assists and the Chargers' defense had five sacks of the week in the staggering Baker Mayfield .
Chargers started slowly – what's up? – But I have quietly played very well other than two games. These games were defeats against the Chiefs and Rams, the last two undefeated teams in the NFL nearing the sixth week.
Last season, the Chargers began to heat up after September and ended up a bit late for a playoff spot. They are 4-2 and play well and it's not too late for them to come together for a playoff spot.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Todd Gurley: It's not Gurley's longest run, she will not show up in a lot of highlights, but she sums up the kind of day he's had against Denver. "Data-reactid =" 57 ">Todd Gurley: This is not Gurley's longest race, she will not appear in many highlights, but she sums up the kind of day he had against Denver.
The Broncos had reduced the Rams lead to 20-13, gained momentum and forced the Rams to register a third and a 1. There was about eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Rams handed over to Gurley, who could have been stopped behind the line. But he took the lead, getting enough effort to get a yard and the first try. It was a good race that maintained the training, and the training lasted 13 games, in 5:39 and ended with a shot to the basket. If Gurley had been stopped and the Rams had repelled their 34th goal, the Broncos would have lost seven points in about eight minutes. Instead, Gurley was forced and the next time the Broncos got the ball, they lost about 10 minutes. This is the type of forgotten game that can win games.
Of course, Gurley created what appeared to be dozens of big games. He rushed for a career-high 208 yards and was fantastic all afternoon. But it was a gain of one meter that made all the difference to bring the Rams to 6-0.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Brock Osweiler: Last season, Osweiler came off the bench and delivered one of the best games of all quarters of the year for Thursday night's win for the Broncos against the Colts. It was totally unexpected and very entertaining. "Data-reactid =" 64 ">Brock Osweiler: Last season, Osweiler came off the bench and delivered one of the best games of all quarters of the year for Thursday night's win for the Broncos against the Colts. It was totally unexpected and very entertaining.
Osweiler did it again Sunday, for another team. When it was announced on Sunday that quarterback Ryan Tannehill of the Miami Dolphins might not be playing, this allowed Osweiler to come back in the limelight. He started and played very well in overtime against the Bears. He had 10 passes out of 14 for 203 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and overtime, and one of the inconsistencies was a crampon before the Dolphins gave the best goal. He was excellent when it mattered.
Make all the jokes of Osweiler, but he showed that he was able to do hot stretching. He did it with the 2015 Broncos, helping them to win the Super Bowl title. He did it last year against the Colts and again against the Bears on Sunday. Perhaps we should anticipate that Osweiler plays at random in his mind once a year from now on.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The Resilient Washington Redskins: Monday night, the Redskins were embarrassed by the Saints of New Orleans. They then had to face a tough Carolina Panthers team on Sunday, with no critical offensives such as running back Chris Thompson and receiver Jamison Crowder. Rolling back Adrian Peterson's status during the week was also a question. "Data-reactid =" 71 ">The Resilient Washington Redskins: Monday night, the Redskins were embarrassed by the Saints of New Orleans. They then had to face a tough Carolina Panthers team on Sunday, with no critical offensives such as running back Chris Thompson and receiver Jamison Crowder. The running of Adrian Peterson during the week was also a question.
And in one way or another, Washington has found a way to win. This was not due to a huge rebound by Alex Smith (only 163 yards, although two touchdowns and no interceptions). The defense was good enough but not dominant. Washington has just found a way to win, but to stop in fourth place at the end of the match after Carolina settled on Washington's 16-yard line.
Washington has been a quiet surprise this season. They are 3-2, in first place of the NFC East. Give coach Jon Gruden and his team the credit of a quick break-up in New Orleans and a big win.
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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Bengals of Cincinnati: As for the Bengals against the Steelers, the story never ends with Joe Mixon, who finished his run with a decisive touchdown in the final minutes and the Bengals finishing the win. "Data-reactid =" 79 ">Bengals of Cincinnati: As for the Bengals against the Steelers, the story never ends with Joe Mixon, who completed his run with a decisive touchdown in the final minutes and with a win of the Bengals.
There is always something going on in Cincinnati. This time, after the Mixon touch gave the Bengals a lead, the defense could not play. He gave up three finals and two to JuJu Smith-Schuster. The cornerback, Dr. Kirkpatrick, was named for third and tenth place. A 23-yard pass to Schuster put the Steelers within reach, then a 35-yard touchdown to Antonio Brown delighted the Bengals.
In this rivalry, it is always so that the story ends for the Bengals. The Steelers attended the Bengal blitz and Ben Roethlisberger and Brown had no trouble beating him.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "" Madness is when you keep doing the same thing again and again and expect different results ", Bengals Defensive Carlos Dunlap said, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. "We made mistakes we had made before. We must learn from them. Once again. "" Data-reactid = "82"> "The madness is to continue doing the same thing over and over and expect different results," Bengals Defensive Carlos Dunlap said, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. "We made mistakes we had made before. We must learn from them. Once again."
The Bengals were lucky to put a good cushion between them and the Steelers. Instead of being 5-1 with a two-and-a-half lead over the Steelers, they have a score of 4-2 and the Steelers are still very much alive at 3-2-1. The Bengals can not overcome this bump.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "" We are better than these. . Kirkpatrick told Terrell. "They're no better than us, we're better than them, but they won, so – I'm giving them a hat." "Data-reactid =" 84 ">" We're better than they are. They are not better than us. Period" Kirkpatrick told Terrell. "They're no better than us, we're better than them, but they won, so – I'm giving them a hat."
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Marcus Mariota: It is not common to see a quarterback, especially a player as tall as Mariota, play well for two years and then lose it. "Data-reactid =" 89 ">Marcus Mariota: It is not common to see a quarterback, especially a player as high as Mariota, play well for two years and then lose it.
Mariota had a good time this season but Sunday was terrible. Just like last Sunday was terrible. In the past two weeks, he has 24 points on 41 for 246 yards. That's a good half for some of the guys in the current NFL. It's not fair for two games. The Titans scored no touchdown in two games and Mariota was sacked 11 times Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens while completing just 10 assists.
This must be worrying for the Titans. Mariota, the second pick in the 2015 draft, fared better in her first two seasons. He has not been the same player these past two seasons. An elbow injury that she launched this year could affect her more than we know. But what we know now is that Mariota publishes anemic numbers and that the Titans have to wonder if this is their quarterback of the future.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Le'Veon Bell will play on his return: Ben Roethlisberger joked that James Conner would become a non-factor once Bell ceased operations, which could happen next week when the Steelers have an exemption. "Data-reactid =" 96 ">Le'Veon Bell will play on his return: Ben Roethlisberger joked that James Conner would become a non-factor once Bell ended his contract, which could happen next week when the Steelers get off.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "" James, I thought it was a bowling ball today, what a great game, "said Roethlisberger, via Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "But I know it's his last game for us because The Veon is coming back." "Data-reactid =" 97 ">" James, I thought it was a bowling ball today, it was everywhere. It's a great game, "Roethlisberger said: via Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "But I know it's his last game for us because the return of Lé'Veon."
It was funny, but it will also be interesting to see what happens when Bell comes back. The Steelers do not seem satisfied with Bell because of the difficult situation. And Conner totaled 129 yards and two touchdowns in a huge 28-21 win over the Bengals. The Steelers have missed Bell in some games, and he is an incredible talent, but he does not seem to be getting his normal overwhelming share of cliches on his return.
At least he and Conner have kept him on Twitter.
The return of Bell will be complicated. But the way the play time will be treated will be perhaps the most fascinating part of all.
<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The future of Dirk Koetter: If you do not understand why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played in a draw, hoping Jameis Winston would get a 21-yard lead in the last game to beat the Falcons, you're not alone. "Data-reactid =" 109 ">The future of Dirk Koetter: If you do not understand why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played in a draw, hoping Jameis Winston would get a 21-yard lead in the last game to beat the Falcons, you're not alone.
Koetter, the coach of the Buccaneers, said that Winston had options – and that his pitch was almost finished with a miracle score – but it was still a strange choice.
<p class = "canvas-atom web-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "" Not many good games in a single reading of the 20 , "Koetter said, via Greg Auman from The Athletic"data-reactid =" 111 ">" Not a lot of great games on any of the 20 games, "said Koetter. via Greg Auman from The Athletic.
Even though Koetter is right and he has no better option, it's still a loss and the good feelings of the Buccaneers 2-0 start are gone. They are 2-3 now. Winston came back and played pretty well, but it did not matter because the Buccaneers' defense could not stop anyone. Koetter went into the season in the hot seat, seemed to come out earlier, but a series of three defeats reheated him again.
Koetter had a difficult situation to manage because Winston was suspended for three games and he did a good job with that. But it's a matter of results, and Koetter's Bucs is below .500 and on a skid hard to lose. Koetter might need to change that quickly.
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