The Broncos were thus facing fourth down with 18 yards needed for a first down and only 18 seconds left on the clock.

Now the Broncos must face perhaps the best 49er team in the last decade.

Now the Broncos must face the Colts' A team.

The Broncos never faced an opponent with a niftier chapeau, and thus became my team.

The next week the Broncos faced the state 4A poll's number nine team in Copperas Cove.

"It's hard to say it's an advantage," said Shanahan, whose Broncos faced a Green Bay team that was trying to repeat last year.

It was the first time the Broncos had faced a run-and-shoot offense this season.

Denver was still holding its 10-0 lead, and had driven from its 28-yard line to the Washington 30, where the Broncos faced a third-and-10.

Now, the Broncos face another outstanding runner in the Falcons' Jamal Anderson.

Late in the third quarter, the Broncos faced second down and 10 at their own 19-yard line.