Largest Broncos stars and busts in brutal 42-17 thrashing loss to the Lions

The Detroit Lions embarrassed the Denver Broncos in primetime. The Broncos’ 42-17 thrashing exposed many weaknesses in the team.

The coaches are ultimately responsible for the imbalanced result of a game. The coaches of the Broncos lacked the mental tenacity and team preparation necessary to force a game against a more skilled opponent.

In the spectacular defeat the Broncos endured on Saturday night, there were many misses and few stars. Now let’s get started.

The head coach bears the responsibility when a squad exhibits such a lack of mental toughness and preparation. The Broncos were totally bewildered and were just outmatched on all fronts.

The head coach’s dissatisfaction was evident when Payton acknowledged after the game that Dan Campbell, a former student, had outcoached him. It wasn’t Payton’s best moment.

On two plays in the third quarter, the Broncos scored twice within the 10-yard line; however, the officials labeled a poor play. Though Payton never raised the red flag, each of those plays ought to have been challenged without much consideration.

In a heated video from the sidelines that showed the head coach scolding his quarterback, Payton appeared to place the blame instead on Russell Wilson. The Broncos needed points, not timeouts, because they were trailing so badly.

It’s puzzling that Payton was so reluctant to criticize the play. After trailing by three touchdowns, the Broncos managed to escape with three points during that series.

What are the Broncos’ next moves? Keep up with all the news and analysis! Simply enter your email address to receive regular updates on breaking Broncos news by subscribing to our free newsletter!Against the Lions, all that Joseph had created over the previous seven games was vanished. Given how easily Jared Goff dismantled the Broncos, the “scheme” was really more of a swindle.

The same Goff who, in the previous seven games, had mishandled the ball ten times. Joseph did not address the apparent problem and instead left the middle of the field wide open, which is just where Goff likes to throw.

This defense’s demise was due to poor preparation, adaptations, and execution, all of which Joseph bears direct responsibility for.

Ineffective: The Defensive Line
The Lions’ offensive line appeared to be lugging shopping carts around Costco rather than fielding a defensive line fit for the NFL. The Broncos’ interior D-line was powerless to thwart Detroit’s ground attack because the running lanes were wide enough for a blue whale to navigate.

Moreover, the Broncos were unable to create any resistance against Detroit’s passing offense. It was awkward for me to