Who does Twitter Nation blame for Broncos' choke job v. Patriots?

After the Broncos' 34-31 humiliating loss to the Pats last night, marked by a blown 24-point halftime lead, Twitter Nation exploded with frustration, most of it aimed at four Broncos: Peyton Manning, for a sub-par performance, Montee Ball for a key fumble, Wes Welker for failing to wave off a...

By Michael Roberts

November 25, 2013

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After the Broncos' 34-31 humiliating loss to the Pats last night, marked by a blown 24-point halftime lead, Twitter Nation exploded with frustration, most of it aimed at four Broncos: Peyton Manning, for a sub-par performance, Montee Ball for a key fumble, Wes Welker for failing to wave off a punt soon enough, and Tony Carter, who got in the way of a ball, making the winning field goal possible. Do you blame any of these four? Decide after checking out the following tweet collection, accompanied by photos from the game. WES WELKER

Wes Welker once again helped Tom Brady beat Peyton Manning http://t.co/4ajze2jyln via @forthewin
— Christopher Hetu (@ChristopherHetu) November 25, 2013

"BREAKING: Wes Welker doesn't want 2 leave w/Broncos. In Patriots locker room holding Tom Brady's leg asking for forgiveness." @MPChristmas
— Will (@Vivs0603) November 25, 2013

Wes Welker lost the game for the Broncos.
— Greg Gregson. (@Epic_EpicSheen) November 25, 2013

haha welker fucked up that game twice for the broncos dumb bitch
— #Seniõr George (@TyphoidG87) November 25, 2013

I saw the final play of the Pats/Broncos game. Man that SUCKS it comes down to a special teams goof. Especially when Welker was involved.
— Ryan Berger (@BoatRich) November 25, 2013

Continue for more of Twitter Nation's reaction to the Broncos' choke job versus the Patriots last night. TONY CARTER

Montee Ball and Tony Carter need to get cut off the Broncos.
— Speed Scoot (@ScottieB17) November 25, 2013

@Broncos @johnelway why is Tony Carter still playing?
— Andrew Bennett (@SoA_AjB) November 25, 2013

For those of us who can't sleep, we know Tony Carter's right there with us. Dude cost the Broncos the game & maybe himself his job #USCAISMS
— Quinn Hazard (@qhazard22) November 25, 2013

@alannarizzo @Broncos Tony Carter lost the game.
— Velocibrad (@RealVelocibrad) November 25, 2013

I can hope that Tony Carter pulling a Rahim Moore tonight prevents another terrible moment in the playoffs. Disgusting 2nd half. #Broncos
— Dave Mitchell (@tweek_sf) November 25, 2013

Continue for more of Twitter Nation's reaction to the Broncos' choke job versus the Patriots last night. MONTEE BALL

montee ball averaging a fumble on every 28 touches. #Broncos #monteefum-ball @wurstbrewerfan
— Luke Skywalker (@LukeSkywalke623) November 25, 2013

If Moreno is hurt bad, #Broncos awful draft decision to take Montee Ball over Eddie Lacy (or Zac Stacy 3 rounds later) will look even worse.
— Nolan Lees (@NolanLees) November 25, 2013

Broncos should just keep Moreno in 24/7. Montee Ball is useless. His fumble earlier in the game KILLED the Broncos.
— Crazy Chris (@MrChrisRamosOVO) November 25, 2013

Montee Ball fumble cost the Broncos that game, straight up would have won if he held onto the football.
— Burrito Bandito (@TheRealCTRaisin) November 25, 2013

#Broncos dont forget who started the skid. He does it every time. Montee Ball choke artist.
— J (@pullheadfromass) November 25, 2013

Continue for more of Twitter Nation's reaction to the Broncos' choke job versus the Patriots last night. PEYTON MANNING

Can't even be mad about the game last night, ill always think Brady is superior to Peyton.... And the broncos too for that matter
— Jack Gibbons (@JackGibbons19) November 25, 2013

#Broncos suck I thought Peyton Manning was the best Quarterback in the NFL and how do you let the Patriots come back and win the game
— SplashTown #TBE (@DTravaye) November 25, 2013

wow I wake up to see that the #Broncos choked against that girl Tom Brady & his merry men...a 24-0 spot to lose? Peyton really????????????
— Tom Outten Jr. (@RavenRage52) November 25, 2013

The AFC is awful the broncos don't want to play in New England in the playoffs belicheat owns Peyton
— D-Nyce (@CalhetaMafia) November 25, 2013

Seriously. What a choke job by Peyton & Broncos. It just goes to show u can't count Brady & Belichick out. No lead is safe vs them #SNF
— Elo H (@elo_bajo) November 25, 2013

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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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