We knew going into yesterday's match-up between Denver and St. Louis that those confidently predicting a Broncos blow-out were either stupid or delusional. After all, the Rams are a better team than their record indicates, with a win over Seattle standing as Exhibit A. But even we were stunned by the desultory way Peyton Manning and company collapsed en route to a 22-7 embarrassment. Afterward, Twitter Nation debated whether the contest was a momentary slip or an indication of much greater problems. Count down the twenty most memorable tweets below, supplemented by photos from the game.
See also: Top 20 Tweets About How the Raiders Suck After Their Latest Loss to the Broncos
Number 20:
Broncos playing like ass, nuggets playing likes ass, what in the hell is this.
— David Diment (@David_Diment) November 17, 2014
Number 19:
This photo says it all after the #Broncos loss. They all take the blame in this choke job. http://t.co/7PEk2mssOD pic.twitter.com/79ASdAYUOe
— Ian St. Clair (@IanStClair) November 16, 2014
Number 18:
What in the hell happened to the Denver Broncos today lol
— wade chism (@wwsuplex) November 17, 2014
Number 17:
The Broncos lose to the Rams by more than two touchdowns. ... That would have been a funny joke yesterday.
— Ryan Kelly (@JustSomeJive) November 17, 2014
Continue to keep counting down the top twenty tweets about what's wrong with the Broncos after yesterday's humiliating loss to the Rams. Number 16:
There is never a wrinkle in the @Broncos run game. Same runs every week. I would of thought by now it's time to change things up a bit.
— Dave Novak (@daabey) November 17, 2014
Number 15:
What is wrong with the Denver Broncos? Seriously, they've been AWFUL lately. 7pts? Vs the St. Louis Rams?
— Dan Tortora (@CallDT) November 16, 2014
Number 14:
Time for the @Broncos to make a change in their running game.... Time to hand the rock to @KapriBibbs
— Tyler Shannon (@CSURamT) November 16, 2014
Number 13:
The #Broncos needed a slap in the face. This team is about to wake the hell up. @dmac1043
— dave_in_denver (@Denverstep) November 17, 2014
Continue to keep counting down the top twenty tweets about what's wrong with the Broncos after yesterday's humiliating loss to the Rams. Number 12:
The Broncos lost to the Seahawks, Patriots and Rams. The Rams aren't even in the playoffs. They suck huh?
— Shubeaux (@RealZackShubow) November 17, 2014
Number 11:
The @Broncos leading rusher has 29 yards for the game and Peyton is a "choke artist"? Ppl are ignorant. Great win either way for the Rams!
— Jay Johnson (@JayJohnsonMLP) November 16, 2014
Number 10:
lol at payton manning and the broncos.... seriously the rams? you're kidding me right... #joke
— Ally Aquino (@ally_beear) November 16, 2014
Number 9:
Best game of the season. Nice #Rams win over the #Broncos. Thanks Peyton for throwing it to the wrong team twice #ramswin #bestdefense
— Chris (@TorbenSticksel) November 16, 2014
Continue to keep counting down the top twenty tweets about what's wrong with the Broncos after yesterday's humiliating loss to the Rams. Number 8:
Broncos most overrated team not only this year but that I've seen in a long time!!!! #Choke
— AJ Kane IV (@IV_KANE_IV) November 17, 2014
Number 7:
NFL is backwards this year how the hell did the Broncos lose to the Rams
— leylianaaaaa (@ovolxyliana) November 17, 2014
Number 6:
Its either the rams are good , or the Broncos are a joke?
— Matt Herkalo (@lilherk30) November 16, 2014
Number 5:
@Broncos what is wrong? where is the toughness you need to sustain in hot or cold weather? " Defense rise up!
— Lisa (@Lovelydeneen) November 17, 2014
Continue to keep counting down the top twenty tweets about what's wrong with the Broncos after yesterday's humiliating loss to the Rams. Number 4:
Can we skip "plan b" and go straight to "plan c" for the #Broncos as in C standing for COACHING CHANGE.
— Mike Nelson (@mikenels007) November 16, 2014
Number 3:
Can someone please explain how in the hell the Broncos lost to the Rams
— J-Me (@JamieSaevitzon) November 17, 2014
Number 2:
Ok, I guess the Denver Broncos are human!! So what, suck it up- who's next! @Broncos @johnelway @DemaryiusT @Millerlite40
— lynn rainwater (@lRainh2o) November 17, 2014
Number 1:
The Rams beat the Broncos? What's wrong with the world!
— (@KayBoomin) November 16, 2014
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