As an offensive mind, he’s very creative but putting those plays into game situations still leaves a lot to be desired.It was simply another week of ups and downs with more downs than ups. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. It’s one thing to drain a pair of kicks from over 50 yards at Mile High. Chicago Forecast: Pleasant Temperatures, Sunny Skies on Deck for Sunday (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)The Chicago Bears celebrate after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. But it wasn't to be.
*The Bears weren't done. The Broncos were up, 14-13, and to repeat, there were only 31 seconds remaining. That’s one trait I’ve picked up on from him is that he seems to not value his timeouts as much as most believe he should. The Bears won 16-14. *The Bears were leading 13-6. To learn more or opt-out, read our There are a lot of interesting stories driving next week's meeting between the Bears and the Broncos. The two teams have met each other 10 times (including 1 postseason game), with the Chicago Bears winning 6 games and the Carolina Panthers winning 4 games. Where are the slants? The Broncos’ two-point conversion was ultimately a moot point as they lost the game, but the successful completion of the play isn’t exactly commonplace.The Bears finally scored their first touchdown of the season late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game, but David Montgomery’s desperate reach for the goal line didn’t save the team from some rather unwelcome company.According to the Pro Football Reference Play Index, the Bears have tied the team record for fewest touchdowns through two games, matching the one that they put up in the first two contests of the 1982 season.The Bears’ defense continued its strong performance in the early going this season, giving up just 14 points to the Broncos.In total, the Bears have given up 24 points so far this season, and according to Pro Football Reference, that isn’t exactly a common occurrence. Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. Even so, it wasn’t exactly the type of dominating performance you would expect from a unit that allowed just six points until the final minute of the game.Even so, Smith’s evolution as a second-year player continues to be on display. We all know the story of how much of a “circus” the team’s kicking competition was labeled as but at least through two weeks, it appears that the process worked. The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions. The Broncos were confronting fourth-and-10 at the Bears' 43 with no timeouts remaining and the 2-minute warning one play away. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Pineiro drilled it.The Bears celebrated. The Broncos did not win any titles as members of the AFL. The creativity was also there.My bigger issue continues to be in the passing game. However, beyond the obvious stories, there are also hidden gems that add an interesting angle or two to consider.John Fox will face off against the team that fired him (Those stories are interesting, of course. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. "I've been part of some pretty jacked up sidelines and I think we were pretty jacked up there and the end of the game, but that's how it goes,'' said Flacco, was 35 of 50 for 292 yards with a touchdown but also an interception near the goal line in the fourth quarter. It’s also worth noting that two of his three field goals were from 52 and 53 yards, respectively. Those two burned timeouts in the fourth quarter are still somewhat baffling to me.On top of the clear lack of faith in their own quarterback, Trubisky was simply not good for the majority of the day.He finished the game (16/27) with 120 yards but a (4.4) average.