mark haas and michael spencer break down the game. >> von miller, von miller has him and the ball is free, picked up by shane ray to the five and touchdown denver. miller wrecks the colts. >> denver has salted this thing away. >> reporter: broncos have a 34-20 win. miami mark haas and all week hear about how they're dirty and how they can't stop andrew luck and then they go out on sunday and stop andrew luck. not able to get to him last year. they scored two defensive touchdown. the denver in this win, the von miller stripped luck and shane ray went in for the touchdown. >> that's what we live for. i'm a pass rusher and whenever you can go out there and do your job, that's why they brought me into the organization to do. it feels great to live up to it and live up to the expectations that we have for ourselves on defense and on this side, it feels greato get a win like we did today. >> the broncos defense is key in another big win from denver. >> he says we the media can keep calling them dirty because it intimidates the other team. >> the broncos take on the bengals sunday in cincin

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mark haas joins us tonight. this will be a good match-up against the team that always seems to make it to the playoffs. >> haven't had the same postseason success as the broncos, but they always get there. almost surprise that the broncos andals haven't met in the postseason recently considering they've both made row. are in 2014, the bengals secured a playoff spot with a week 16 win in cincinnati, also denying the broncos a shot at home field advantage. last year their week 16 win at home ended up being the tie-breaker that gave them their super bowl run. to sanders it almost feels like an afc north rivalry. >> they play just like us. all pittsburgh they all play, they have our same mindset. defensively they're gonna go out, try to hit you hard, play hard. until the game ends. jeff heuerman knows >>> a survivor of the columbine shooting returned to jefferson county to honor the man who saved his life. their teacher dave sanders died protecting them. today mickelson returned to columbine with students to see the

mark haas joins us tonight. this will be a good match-up against the team that always seems to make it to the playoffs. >> haven't had the same postseason success as the broncos, but they always get there. almost surprise that the broncos andals haven't met in the postseason recently considering they've both made the playoffs five years in a row. are in 2014, the bengals secured a playoff spot with a week 16in denying the broncos a shot at home field advantage. last year their week 16 win at home ended up being the tie-breaker that gave them their super bowl run. to sanders it almost feels like an afc north rivalry. >> they play just like us. all of baltimore and cincinnati, pittsburgh they all play, they out, try to hit you hard, play hard. until the game ends. jeff heuerman knows he needs to step up this week. >>> a survivor of the columbine shooting returned to jefferson county to honor the man who saved dave sanders died protecting them. today mickelson returned to columbine with students to see the memorial

alongside mark haas, i'm michael spencer. >> trevor simeon making his first start. the offensive line needs to play well and open up holes for anderson and get the running game going. then it could allow trevor to have more time to throw and get more comfortable in his first game. >>> broncos, it is important they get to the quarterback and if they can do that tonight, then they will have a good shot at a win. >> he said this week he knows carolina lessons play out and they are not going to call it easy, but they expect carolina to execute better than they did in february so the broncos need to execute better, as well. >>> the bottom line everybody well watered too. >> melissa garcia could not wait until tonight. she is at the kickoff party at civic center park. hey melissa. >> reporter: hey there al. yes we're partying hard already. it opened around 10:00 a.m. and people out and about celebrating the 2016 nfl season as well as celebrating those denver broncos super bowl 50 champions. take a look. here is the vide short time ago. you can see them and fans of course

more from michael spencer and mark haas. >>> broncos trying to get a hand on the ball. snap placement and it's wide here at sports authority field at mile high. >> the broncos hold on to win the season opener against the carolina panthers in the rematch. it was not always pretty for trevor siemian but he did enough to help the broncos get a win. >> yeah, two turnovers and three for the total offense which ovenly is something that gary kubiak was not happy about but he liked the way trevor siemian responded. he finished the 171 yards and a touchdown pass. the broncos did a good job helping trevor siemian out in his first start. lots of short passes and at the end of the day, a win is a win. here's what trevor siemian said after his first start and victory as a broncos quarterback. >> we knew we had our hands full and it's coming down to the wire against these guys. that's the way the games in the nfl work out. but we knew we would have our the slack when they had to, it was fun to be a part of. >> four receivers with four or more receptions was key. trevor siemian able t

here's mark haas with more. >>> good morning, all sorts of love being thrown at the denver broncos these days. von miller named afc defensive player of the month with a league high of five sacks. award and trevor siemian got one as well. the broncos are up to number one or two and after being underdogs, broncos should be the fives for the foreseeable future. despite this recent love, broncos promise they won't overlook anybody. >> i'm trying to get better. i want to be better. this offense wants to be better and we want to win games and make the playoffs and go on so we're not taking any of this light whether buccaneers or cleveland browns or clemson tigers or my high school, not taking anybody lightly. i'm going to go out and get them all. >> the broncos play the bucs 2:00 p.m. >>> hi everybody, last day of september. great picture here, flat tops wilderness area where you see color like that. we have outstanding color this year. thanks for joining us this >> and i'm britt moreno. as we enter october, it's almost time to take bets when the first snow will fall. lauren is tracking a grea

projects and i had the privilege of helping out denver parks and rec a green valley ranch along with mark haas and michael spencer and jim vitamin in the cbs4 weather team was it middle school packaging thousands of meals for food banks.>> today we will pack 150,000 meals will be distributed to local food banks.>> xl energy began his day of service programs on of the victims of 9/11>>> now an unlikely agreement between us and russia and how the unlikely allies plan to help end the violence in syria. >>> fish fraud in america unhealthy food restaurant are pulling a fast one allegedly on consumer spirit and carson.>> i will have details on the weather and help you plan ahead for the weekend coming up.>>> see you do not need extra motivation against idaho state but the buffs ? amazing sleep stays with you all day and all night. sleep number beds adjust on both sides for your best sleep ever. all beds on sale with the queen c2 mattress only $599.99. final days! ends sunday know better sleep. only at a sleep number store. ? ? ? we can help you retire your way, too. financial guidance while you're m

let's go back over to mark haas. >> reporter: >> it's quite an honor to play on a thursday night. heck of a team. resilient team. and i think you saw that tonight. played for four quarters and really proud to be a part of this group. >> what did you learn about underestimating the height of defensive linemen today? >> i gotta get a little taller. but it's part of the game. it's part of my job to deal with that. that's something i'm learning. practice, you name the starter. what was it truly like to be in a battle against such a good team and really come out with a win at the very end? >> well, i think we knew we'd have our hands full and it was gonna come down to the wire against these guys. that's at way a lot of nfl games work out. we had our hands full upfront. it was a heck of a team win. offense, defense, picking up slack when they had t >> talk about the screen pass touchdown to cj. >> there was pressure, i knew i'd just get it to cj somehow, some way, and is it'd abe good play. he made some moves, had a heck of a run, brought it in there. >> reporter: trevor siemian 1 and 0

let's go back over to mark haas. >> reporter: >> it's quite an honor to play on a thursday night. we got a resilient team. and i think you saw that tonight. played for four quarters and really proud to be a part of this group. >> what did you learn about underestimating the height of defensive linemen today? >> i gotta get a little taller. but it's part of the game. it's part of my job to deal with that. that's something i'm learning. >> it's one thing to watch practice, you name the starter. what was it truly like to be in a battle against such a good team and really come out with a win at the very end? >> well, i think we knew we'd have our hands full and it was gonna come down to the wire against these guys. that's at way a lot of nfl games work out. we had our hands full upfront. it was a heck of a team win. offense, defense, picking up slack when they had to. it was fun to be a >> talk about the screen pass touchdown to cj. >> there was pressure, i knew i'd just get it to cj somehow, some way, and is it'd abe good play. he made some moves, had a heck of a run, brought it in t

mark haas joining us now. >> peyton manning had seen for trevor siemian, everything is new. [ laughter ] >> a season of firsts. first start, first win, first night game, first day game, first afc and n, if c opponents. and today the first road game. the comforts of mile high, broncos visit cincinnati to take on the bengals and the bengals fans. gary kubiak doing his best to have siemian prepared for the >> we put him in difficult situations in practice so when you get to the game, it comes to you a little easier. you're used to it in a sense. >> the speak serright next to your feet, a few times he was trying to call a play and i was like what! [ laughter ] >> so it's definitely tough. but at the end of the day, i've >>> veteran sports it's hard to side-step von miller, but miller is very good at side-stepping questions about himself. >> and trevor played at ohio state in michigan. he's heard some loud crowds. >>> the broncos face the bengals sunday right here. >>> an update on a broncos helmet that was stolen from training camp it. has been returned to theea the helmet was swiped from

parks and trails and among the helping hands cbs4's tom mustin sports anchors michael spencer and mark haas.>> i think it is important because denver such a great place in the metro area such a great place to get out and be active in have such wonderful people in our community and when we have a chance to give back it community but good for us.>> that do good attitude encouraged nearly 3000 people across colorado to volunteer.>> you feel good when you do this and it brings out the best and everybody.>> i love helping other people.>> in thorton kelly werthmann cbs4 news .>> it does, xl began his day of service programs on it is a lesser lights on 9/11 and chris and other you when the weather team were taking part the tell food and the good news is it stays in colorado and helps our children could tom i have to tell you this is the first time in my adult life i've ever been a part of something so big, the energy in the room, 700 people may have music playing and you saw the soundbite from that little kid and he said it best and it was so nice to help others.>> i am proud of the turnout from c

here is mark haas with a look at tim tebo start. >>> broncos quarterback trevor siemian named player of the week for his performance last week against the bengals. tim tebo making his professional day -- debut yesterday. his first at-bat in the mets fastball deep for a home run. his teammates loved it. he ended up 1-6 for the day. he hit a home run and i broke that news to the broncos yesterday. >> he hit a homerun? oh man. >> that's great. i am happy for him. i am glad he found another career that is good at. is already hitting home runs. that's pretty good. >> tebo will miss again this weekend for his other career, switch to centurylink and get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet for just $20 a month. that's the speed you need to stream... ...game... ...connect on social media... learn, shop and more with fast in-home wifi. so call 844-565-link. get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet speed may not be available in your area. call today. >>> welcome back. it's a beautiful morning in denver. clear skies over the city. heading towards pike p, another great view. a few clouds but not

sun is rise asking right now we're at 6 the -- rising and right now we're at 6 the degrees, here's mark haas with the update. >> reporter: yesterday the rockies mark reynolds says it will be cool to tell his grands kids he hit too home runs in the big leagues, he joked he probably won't tell them about the record for most strikeouts in a season. rockies were wrapping up a series in san diego yesterday. trying to split with the he goes deep his 25th home run of the year, extra innings and reynolds in the tent. there is that 250th home run. nice milestone for him and it helped the rockies win will 3- 2. afterwards reynolds with nice things to say about the future of the franchise. >> this team is going to be really good in the coming years. maybe not this year you know, but the -- trying to win a lot of games inment future and have a lot -- in the future and a lot of good young talent defense is unbelievable. we have all the recipe for success here. it's going to be fun to watch in the future. >> rockies in arizona tonight. in our house, imagination runs wild. but at my table, i keep the food

hello, everyone, alongside mark haas i'm mike spencer. all eyes on the bronco's offense, especially the quarterback position. i think that puts the pressure on the other guys. the offensive line needs to play well. they need to open up holes for anderson, get that running game going. if that's can happen, it's going to allow trevor more time to throw and get more comfortable in his first game. >>reporter: defensively for the broncos, it's important that they get to carolina's quarterback in cam newton, we saw him in super bowl 50, and i think if they can do that tonight, then they'll have a good shot at winning this game. >>reporter: von miller said this week that carolina plays out there -- he's not going to call it easier than the super bowl, but they expect carolina to execute better than they did back in february, so broncos need to execute better as well. >>reporter: the bottom line is i think everybody is happy football is back and certainly mile high will be rocking later tonight. >> all right, guys, thanks a lot. >>> broncos say y

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