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The ultimate test for the Denver Broncos came this past Sunday. A 4-0 start showed that Denver is heading in the right direction, but many were questioning if Denver could beat an elite NFL team. That question was answered when the Broncos came from behind to defeat the New England Patriots in overtime before a roaring crowd at Invesco Field.
The Broncos were wearing their 1960 uniforms which looked nothing like their current uniforms or even the Orange Crush uniforms of the 1970’s and 80’s. The Broncos also surrendered more points to the Patriots this season than they had to any other team. This looked nothing like the Denver Broncos of weeks one through four. It was 17-7 at halftime, and the Denver Broncos did what they needed to do: they scored ten points in the second half, and the Patriots were all but shut down by the defense, which looked nothing like the defense of last year.
After Kyle Orton connected with Brandon Marshall for the second time in the game, evening the score, Vonnie Holliday fought through a blocker to strip the ball out of Tom Brady’s hand seconds before he threw the ball. The faces on both sidelines showed everything: the Patriots were dejected and losing hope, and the Broncos—well, they knew that they have something special going this season.
Overtime proved those sentiments to be true. Denver won the toss. Kyle Orton led the Broncos in to field goal range, and Matt Prater kicked a 41-yard field goal. A sea of ecstatic men wearing mustard yellow and brown with funky striped socks celebrated.
33-year-old rookie head coach Josh McDaniels added to the emotion of the thrilling victory as he ran to the corner of the stadium where his family was sitting and passionately pumped his fist three or four times, bringing the crowd into a state of pandemonium.
Pump one: “We can beat tough teams and overcome a deficit despite what doubters say.” Pump two: “It is so awesome to be a part one of the NFL’s greatest franchises as it rebuilds its image and attitude.” Pump three: “I won’t lie. It feels great to beat New England my first time playing them.” Pump four: “Pat Bowlen made the right decision.”
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