Did Denver’s Offense Cost an AFC Championship While the Defense Dominated? | Orange & Blue Today

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Did Denver’s Offense Cost an AFC Championship While the Defense Dominated? | Orange & Blue Today

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Published on Jan 26, 2026, 5:30:00 PM
Total time: 00:28:33

Episode Description

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down how the Broncos’ season ended one step short of the Super Bowl. The defense delivered a championship‑caliber performance in the snow, bottling up Drake Maye and giving Denver every chance to win. But the offense — led by Jarrett Stidham — never found its footing. No rhythm, no run game, and no answers for a Patriots defense that forced Denver into a one‑dimensional slog. The guys dig into why the ground game vanished, how the weather magnified every offensive flaw, and what ultimately kept the Broncos from capitalizing on a defensive masterpiece. 🔥 In this episode: Why Denver’s defense played well enough to win How the offense stalled with Stidham in the snow Why the run game disappeared when Denver needed it most What the Patriots did to choke off Sean Payton’s plan Where the Broncos go from here after a gut‑punch loss Tell us — was this more about New England’s defense or Denver’s offensive collapse.

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