Denver defended their home turf in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The game featured two QBs breaking into their new teams. Neither offense got in rythm the whole game as the Broncos secured a 14-7 victory.
Denver got the scoring started on a 56 yard TD run by Robert Turbin (6 carries 77 yards). Turbin was spelling starting running back Arian Foster (12 carries 31 yards) when he took a pitch off right end and tip toed down the sidelines. Cowboys would not be outdone however striking back in the 2nd quarter to tie the game.
Both offenses stalled on multiple occasions throughout both halves. A strong wind of 12 mph didn't help in the kicking game as both teams missed FGs. On several occasions both teams could have kicked 50 yarders but the wind was too much. Denver finally got the ball back to begin the 4th quarter tied 7-7.
On a 12 play 77 yard TD drive that took 5:45 off the clock the Broncos finally pulled ahead. Aaron Rodgers connected to Thomas (3 catches 25 yards/1 rush 13 yards) for a 15 yard grab across the middle. Broncos would end up picking off the Cowboys twice in the game. The first INT was by the Broncos first pick in this years' draft at FS. The second INT was by another rookie selected in the 6th round.
Broncos travel to play the Redskins (1-0) next week.