Monday Night Football Season 20 Episode 2 Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills
- September 18, 1989
The second game of the 20th season of Monday Night Football features a matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills. The Broncos, led by veteran quarterback Case Keenum, come into the game looking to improve upon a disappointing season last year. They'll be facing a tough task, however, in the form of the Buffalo Bills' defense, which was one of the best in the league last season.
The Bills, who made the playoffs for the first time in nearly 20 years last season, will be looking to build upon that success and make a deep run in the playoffs this year. They'll need to get off to a good start, however, and that means taking care of business at home in this Monday night matchup against the Broncos.
Fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating this game, which promises to be a hard-fought battle between two talented squads. With so much on the line in this early-season matchup, both teams will be giving it everything they've got in an effort to come away with the victory.
For the Broncos, much of their success will depend on the play of Keenum, who they signed in the offseason in an effort to upgrade their quarterback position. Keenum had a breakout season last year with the Minnesota Vikings, leading them to the NFC Championship Game, and the Broncos will be hoping that he can replicate that success in Denver.
To do that, Keenum will need to get the ball in the hands of his playmakers, including running back Devontae Booker and wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. The Broncos' offense was lackluster last season, ranking in the bottom half of the league in both points and yards, so they'll need to do better this time around if they want to compete in the tough AFC West.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Broncos are led by superstar pass rusher Von Miller, who is one of the most dominant defensive players in the league. Miller is coming off a season in which he recorded 10 sacks, but he'll need to do even better this year if the Broncos want to make some noise in the playoffs.
The Bills, meanwhile, will be counting on a strong defensive effort to shut down Keenum and the Broncos' offense. The Bills' defense was one of the best in the league last season, ranking first in turnovers forced and third in points allowed.
They're led by cornerback Tre'Davious White, who was a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year last season, and safety Micah Hyde, who was selected to his first Pro Bowl. Together, they form one of the most talented and dangerous secondaries in the league.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Bills will be looking to improve upon a lackluster performance last season. They were one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, and their passing game in particular was a weak point.
They'll be hoping that second-year quarterback Nathan Peterman can take a step forward this season, and they've also added some weapons around him in the form of wide receivers Kelvin Benjamin and Jeremy Kerley.
The key to the Bills' offensive success, however, will likely be their running game. They have one of the most talented backs in the league in LeSean McCoy, and they'll look to get him involved early and often in an effort to wear down the Broncos' defense.
All in all, this promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. Both the Broncos and the Bills will be looking to start the season off on the right foot, and they'll be leaving it all on the field in what should be a hard-fought battle. Tune in to Monday Night Football to see who comes out on top!