Top 20 Tweets About What's Wrong With the Broncos After Humiliating Loss to Rams

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...

By Michael Roberts

November 17, 2014

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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.

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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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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