And it looks as if even Tebow couldn't escape having two covers in less than a month's time. Since that issue came out, the Broncos have been resoundingly beaten by the New England Patriots and blown out by the Buffalo Bills.
Now, there's only one game remaining in the season, against the Kansas City Chiefs. Win it, and the Broncos will likely go to the playoffs. Lose it, and they will go home. Oh, and the only thing standing between the Broncos and the playoffs? That would be Kyle Orton, who was cast off by the Broncos mid-season in favor of the Mile High Messiah and is now running the Chiefs offense -- and has a little something to prove.
Curse YOU, Sports Illustrated.