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The Denver Broncos have lost four straight games and, now, their cool. So, among the things they're hoping to fix during their short week of preparation leading up to their game against the New York Giants on Thanksgiving is their loss of composure.

In almost any other circumstance, Chris Simms' first NFL start since 2006 would be a triumphant story of the power of the human will.

The San Diego Chargers have already outdone themselves. Or is it the Broncos who have? Last year, the Chargers became the first NFL team to overcome a three-game deficit in their division with three weeks to go when they caught Denver on the final day of the season.

The one problem facing quarterback Brady Quinn -- besides being a member of a bad Browns team -- is that his low hit on Ravens defensive end Terrell Suggs isn't going over well with defensive players around the league.

When Broncos coach Josh McDaniels sat longtime left guard Ben Hamilton this week to put Russ Hochstein in the lineup, it was easy to see the search was on for an improved offense.

Records: Steelers , Broncos The skinny: Pittsburgh receiver Hines Ward is averaging 14.3 yards per catch.

DB - Week 9 - Sat: Law - Audio Ty Law discusses his arrival and role in Denver. DPP - Law looking to lift value of nickel - Lindsay Jones "Law's contract will pay him $800,000 in base salary.

Mike: So, it's midseason, and we're starting to get a feel for how good teams are .

Our thoughts go out to everyone touched by yesterday's tragedy in Texas... NFL Films - Week 9: Steelers vs.

As good as the Denver Broncos looked during their 6-0 start this season, there was one major flaw in their game.

Defensive end Ryan McBean, who has started every game thus far this season, tackle Ryan Harris and safety Josh Barrett did not take part in Thursday's practice.

If you like the collision part of collision sports, Monday night's nationally televised ballgame is for you.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson If the Denver Broncos are going to remain unbeaten today in Baltimore, they must continue their fabulous second-half play.

Originally published November 2, 2009 at 2:28 p.m., updated November 2, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

He sped. He observed. He followed. He cut. He stiff-armed. He sped some more. More than anything else, Eddie Royal neutralized.

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton completes a pass to Daniel Graham during the third quarter Sunday at Oakland.

The Denver Broncos are dinged up on the offensive line as left guard Ben Hamilton is listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury.

Share + Sep 29, 2009 4:13 pm US/Mountain Written by Matthew J. Buettner, cbs4denver.com Text 4broncos to 66247 sign up for CBS4 Broncos text alerts More Info Click to enlarge 1 of 2 John Elway during the halftime ceremony when the Cleveland Browns were in tow in which Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Broncos' Ring of Fame.

Leave it to Elvis Dumervil to speak up. Dumervil spends all week battling Clady, and on game day he just smiles through somebody else's pain.

Tom Brandstater , Kyle Orton , offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and coach Josh McDaniels at Dove Valley on Wednesday.