Tough Game Ahead for the Broncos

The Broncos are up for a tough game on Monday night, as the undefeated Baltimore Ravens come to town for a defensive battle. The Broncos have historically had a difficult time facing the Ravens. Going back to the 2000-2001 season, the Ravens have won 4 of 5 games against the Broncos. Last year, the Broncos managed to end a four game losing streak to the Ravens by defeating the Kyle Boller led team, in what amounted to a much closer game than was expected.

I have been paying attention to some of the head to head matchups over the past few years in the AFC. In addition to having difficulties against the Ravens, the Broncos have also had a great deal of trouble against the Indianapolis Colts. The Broncos are 2-4 against the Colts since 2001, with one of those wins coming in the final game of the season with the Colt's starters on the bench. Over that same period of time, the Colts have struggled mightily against the Patriots, going 1-6. Meanwhile, the Broncos have won 4 of 5 against the Patriots since 2001. So what does this mean? Not a whole lot, except that certain teams matchup well against others. The Broncos don't want to face the Ravens or Colts in the playoffs, the Colts don't want to meet the Patriots, and the Patriots don't want to meet the Broncos.