Denver Broncos: Demaryius Thomas Is Critical to the Broncos Postseason Success

January 8, 2014   ·   Tom Logan   ·   Jump to comments

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is in the midst of a legendary season. He broke Tom Brady's single-season record for touchdowns with 55 and followed that up by breaking Drew Brees' record for passing yards in a season.
But lost in the endless praise of Manning is the spectacular play of wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. Thomas is a critical component of the offense, and for the Broncos to have success in the postseason, they'll need to find ways to get the ball in the hands of No. 88 as much as possible. 
Thomas has averaged 97.1 yards receiving in the Broncos' 13 wins this year. In their three losses? Just 56. He was also targeted 9.2 times per game in their wins versus just 7.6 in their losses. Getting Thomas heavily involved in the offense is essential for the Broncos to continue their success in the playoffs.
Thomas is coming off of another fantastic regular season in which he eclipsed 1400 yards receiving and 90 catches for the secon...

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