Matt Prater News

Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:02 a.m. DENVER - Hoody-itis: Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels dresses and thinks like his mentor, Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots, and he may end up catching some Belichick-like flak for the gamble that backfired on him and the Broncos yesterday.

Scoring Summary SDG DEN TD 05:58 7 0 SDG DEN FG 10:54 Nate Kaeding 28 Yd 10 0 FG 04:19 Nate Kaeding 47 Yd 13 0 SDG DEN FG 09:56 Matt Prater 23 Yd 13 3 TD 06:47 20 3 SDG DEN FG 14:06 Nate Kaeding 28 Yd 23 3 FG 10:28 Nate Kaeding 19 Yd 26 3 TD 00:34 32 3 ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. Sean M. Haffey / San Diego Union-Tribune Chargers safety Steve Gregory recovers Knowshon Moreno's fumble in the end zone in the second quarter.

Shaun Phillips News: Phillips is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Philip Rivers : Reliable Phil, who's tossed touchdowns in eight of nine games he's played so far in 2009, has thrown for more majors against the Denver Broncos -- 13 in the eight games he's played them -- than he has against any other opponent.

There is now a mirror image to the tortoise and the hare fable. It was the Broncos ' Game 9 story of .

Now, you can panic Broncos fans. A 2-6 Washington Redskins team, reeling from a four-game losing streak and a coach who had been usurped of his play-calling duties by owner Daniel Snyder, rallied to beat the Denver Broncos 27-17 Sunday.

Did you attend this game? If so, start chronicling your sports memories today with ESPN's Sports Passport.

Ryan Clark News: The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing it safe with Clark and holding him out of the team's game at Denver.

Okay, Broncos fans, reality check time is upon us. Sure, Denver started out 6-0, and literally everything went the Broncos way in those games.

Good Morning, MHR Friends. Seems like deja vu all over again, huh? Keep your heads up! The Broncos are 6-2 and alone in first place this morning.

Monday Night Football. It's finally here. Prime time. The eyes of millions are watching.A My two modest eyes are watching as well.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson DENVER -- The Broncos used the Wildcat offense during their first series.

Matt Prater connected on a 40-yard field goal on Denver's opening drive, helping the Broncos to a 3-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers after one quarter Monday night.

Kyle Orton , Broncos, quarterback: It is no coincidence that the Broncos lost their first game of the season on the day Orton struggled.

Editor's Note - More great stuff from the Fan Posts. You guys and gals are a talented group.

The Denver Broncos will make their second Monday Night Football appearance in their last three games this week when they host the defending Super Bowl-champion Pittsburgh Steelers .

Players are like machines. Especially when not used. Turn the ignition in a car that hasn't been started in a while and it will cough, sputter and whir before catching.

Players are like machines. Especially when not used. Ignition a car that hasn't been started in a while, and it will cough, sputter and whir before catching.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Nothing like scoring on a kickoff and a punt in the same game to carry an entire month.