Impressive-Looking Broncos Lead Redskins 10-0 After 1 Quarter
LANDOVER, Md. (CBS4) - The Broncos first team offense is performing well in the early going of the Broncos preseason game No. 3 against the Redskins.
Quarterback Case Keenum has led the team to a 10-0 lead at FedExField after one quarter.
Royce Freeman to the house. 24 yard TD gives Denver a 9-0 lead. #4Broncos
— Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) August 25, 2018
Running back Royce Freeman scored on a 24 yard touchdown run with 1:22 left in the first quarter. Freeman got a great block from fullback Andy Janovich on the play.
That's why they call him Rolls Royce ????????????????
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) August 25, 2018
@rolls_royce21 has scored in every preseason game (AKA every game of his NFL career)#4broncos
That capped off a drive in which Keenum threw the ball effectively to numerous targets, including tight end Jake Butt who had his first catch as a Denver Bronco.
Broncos offense has 122 yards and is 2-3 on 3rd down through the 1st quarter. #4Broncos
— Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) August 25, 2018
Earlier in the quarter, kicker Brandon McManus kicked a 50 yard field goal.
The Broncos defense also played mostly well, although they did allow Redskins veteran running back Adrian Peterson to rush for 35 yards on 8 carries.
Their highlight was a sack of Washington quarterback Alex Smith by defensive lineman Adam Gotsis for a 5 yard loss.
Case Keenum's best attribute may be how he helps this offense respond to adversity.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) August 25, 2018
Last week, he shook off a shaky start to lead scoring drives. This week, they're backed up into a third-and-15, and four plays later, they're in the end zone.
Didn't have that element last year.