ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos gave Champ Bailey a formal send …

On the surface the Denver Broncos might look like they are in good shape, but if Denver doesn't have home-field advantage, can they beat the Patriots and advance to the Super Bowl?

Sanders' injury came at a key moment: The Broncos had cut the Rams' lead to six points late in the first half and Head Coach John Fox had considered using his timeouts to get the ball back before halftime, but knew Denver would start the second half

Julius Thomas, TE, Denver Broncos (ankle): The defending AFC champs lost several offensive stalwarts in their Sunday loss to the Rams, and we'll start with Thomas, who left the St. Louis game early and did not return. ESPN's Adam Schefter said that 

Sanders' injury came at a key moment: The Broncos had cut the Rams' lead to six points late in the first half and Head Coach John Fox had considered using his timeouts to get the ball back before halftime, but knew Denver would start the second half

The Denver Broncos gave Champ Bailey a formal send-off into football retirement Tuesday. Bailey, a 12-time Pro Bowl selection, had announced his retirement earlier this month, but the Broncos were poised to play three consecutive road games. So the