Tonight at 8:25 p.m. ET on CBS the Broncos (1-0) will face the division-rival Chiefs (1-0) in an early-season AFC West clash on Thursday Night Football. Live stream the game free by clicking this link. Broncos fans can tune in to the radio broadcast on 850 KOA, while Chiefs fans may do likewise by turning their dials to KCFX 101.1.
The focus of the Broncos will be keeping 39-year-old quarterback Peyton Manning upright against Kansas City's pass rush, particularly outside linebacker Justin Houston, who registered 22 sacks in 2014. Manning was sacked five times in Denver's opener vs. the Ravens, and the Broncos failed to score an offensive touchdown.
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"Everybody's looking for these summaries of our offense and our team after Week 1. I just don't think you're able to do that," Manning said. "We're a work in progress."
Luckily for Manning, the defense looked incredible. They won on the strength of a pick-six returned by cornerback Aqib Talib, and while Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith rarely throws interceptions, the KC offense doesn't appear to match up well. Their entire offense is based off running back Jamaal Charles, while the Broncos have a stout run defense. In the passing game, Jeremy Maclin is the sole wide receiver of note, while Denver can stick Talib on him.
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Tight end Travis Kelce, who exploded for two scores in Week 1, will play a major role if the Chiefs are to win. Smith thinks that they'll be able to use balance against Denver's defense.
"I think we have a lot of weapons, a lot of guys who can do multiple things so I think that presents a lot of different problems for defenses."
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