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We Broncos fans have mighty high expectations.
And sometimes, a win isn’t enough to put smiles on our faces.
Yesterday’s 2015 NFL season kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens is a case in point. The Ravens are an excellent team considered a Super Bowl contender in many quarters, and Denver squelched them with a smothering, attacking defense that could develop into the franchise’s best in a generation.
But the 19-13 victory was achieved without Peyton Manning and the offense notching a single offensive touchdown; the only time the team found the end zone was via a pick-six from cornerback Aqib Talib.
Takes on Manning’s struggles lit up Twitter during and after the game, with many observers likening his performance to that of Tim Tebow — and believe it or not, quite a few commentators would gladly trade one for the other.
Look below to see the twenty most memorable tweets about the game that we found, illustrated by images from the contest.
Number 20:
Convince me the Broncos are better in 2015 with Peyton Manning at quarterback and not Tim Tebow.
— DJ Gallo (@DJGalloEtc) September 13, 2015
Number 19:
Peyton washed and the Ravens offense didn't have a matchup with Denver's defense. Plenty of people expected the Broncos to win.
— Ameen (@MeenHendrix) September 13, 2015
Number 18:
Peyton Manning gave up more points to the Ravens (seven) than the Broncos defense did (six).
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) September 13, 2015
Number 17:
Tim Tebow's offenses in Denver scored an offensive TD in every game he played. Peyton Manning can't say that.
— Jon Martinez (@jonmart49) September 14, 2015
Number 16:
Peyton can't feel his fingers but can he feel the regret of not retiring after last season? #Broncos #Ravens #NFLKickoff
— JB (@Jay_Behan) September 13, 2015
Number 15:
Phewwww! Love how the #Broncos D starts the season. Now can we get the Peyton that threw 7 TD's against the #Ravens instead of that guy?!
— Carl Deffenbaugh (@CarlDeff) September 13, 2015
Number 14:
I want TEBOW TIME IN DENVER AGAIN. Peyton is done #RIP
— Alex Kamberis (@thekambo) September 13, 2015
Number 13:
Not that I was rooting for Peyton by any means, but the Broncos are gonna suck this year. So I'll take them beating a better Ravens team.
— Ron Bower (@RonEB9) September 13, 2015
Number 12:
[Turns on Broncos / Ravens]
[holds up to Peyton’s forehead]
Yep there it goes. pic.twitter.com/oJSb6asCk4
— Dan Carson (@DrCarson73) September 13, 2015
Number 11:
Peyton Manning has been hi jacked by some guy who can't throw a football #Ravens #broncos #NFLSunday
— Tara (@tes1486) September 13, 2015
Number 10:
Damn good game going between Broncos/Ravens. Peyton looks old man (which he is) but man this could be one of those Namath w/Rams seasons.
— Justin Braddock (@jbraddock1020) September 13, 2015
Number 9:
You never would have been able to convince me that the Ravens would keep Peyton/Broncos out of the end all game zone and still lose.
— Sean Grogan (@Sean_CecilWhig) September 13, 2015
Number 8:
Peyton Manning looked awful today. Did he complete anything over five yards in the air? #Broncos #NFL #Ravens
— Brandon Finley (@BFinleyy) September 13, 2015
Number 7:
Everybody is talking about how good the Broncos D was, but they are forgetting the Ravens. The "God" Peyton manning didn't throw a TD today.
— Hawaiian Shirt Harry (@KevinGreager54) September 13, 2015
Number 6:
So, after emotions have passed… Peyton looked bad, but maybe the #ravens D is just really good. The #Broncos D certainly is.
— Aaron Eischens (@Aaroneis) September 13, 2015
Number 5:
Peyton just tossed a Tebow pass
— Colin Daniels (@southstands303) September 13, 2015
Number 4:
#Ravens are the type of team that will give #Broncos & Peyton trouble this year. But still, have to be concerned about him and o-line. #NFL
— Hayes Rule (@Rule0021) September 14, 2015
Number 3:
Peyton Manning really should consider adding toasters to his endorsement deals.
#Broncos – #Ravens pic.twitter.com/ggVw4FpcCp
— Charlie Ricker (@Charlie_Ricker) September 13, 2015
Number 2:
They are booing Peyton and the Broncos. #classy #broncos #ravens Baltimore boos a lot, too. So we aren't exactly squeaky clean.
— Steve C (@sacooper321) September 13, 2015
Number 1:
Steps for success for the Broncos for the rest of the season:
1. Peyton retire
2. Resign Tim Tebow
3. Win the Super Bowl
— Zach Zylstra (@ZachZylstra) September 13, 2015
