Will Placekick Holding Be Problem For The Broncos After Colquitt's Release?

PHOENIX (CBS4) - Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman, fighting for a roster spot with Kapri Bibbs, didn't see any action in the first quarter, but finally got in the game in the second quarter.

Broncos kicker Bandon McManus missed a field goal in the first quarter … could it be because of the holder? Punter Britton Colquitt was released by the Broncos last week and he had been the hold-steady holder for Denver.

Rookie Riley Dixon will take over the punting duties for the Broncos and looked a little nervous, especially on a punt at the end of the first half .

"He's doing well," said Trevor Siemian about Paxton Lynch's performance in the first quarter.

At the end of the half Coach Kubiak said he thought Lynch played great but they didn't give him enough protection in the second quarter.

Broncos defensive lineman Henry Melton suffered a knee injury in the second quarter.