Broncos @ Jaguars: Turn on the Heat
by Adam Stites on Sep 8, 2010 6:37 PM EDT
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PrintRay from Jacksonville: With the weather forecast being in our favor with unseasonably warm weather, how important is it for our running game to dominate the action against a rather average Broncos defensive line? I would think that if we could sustain a few long drives in the first half, a mild-weather team like Denver would be wilting in the oppressive heat and humidity at EverBank Field.Vic: That’s what happened to Seattle in 2005. The team that returned for the start of the second half was not the same team that started the game. Denver was 26th in the league in run-defense in 2009. You have put your finger right on the tip of the issue for the Jaguars. Run the ball, dominate time of possession and leave the Broncos’ big guys up front gasping for air.
The weather forecasts tell us the humidity in Denver, CO is 0% right now and will be through the weekend. In Jacksonville, FL the humidity is at about 30% and will hover between 30-40% through the week. The assumption that a Denver football team would struggle in the humid heat is understandable and logical, but does it translate to reality? Don't forget that the Jaguars traveled to Pittsburgh in 2007 and defied the odds by beating the Steelers in their own element. So how have the Broncos played in the heat in the past?
These are the hottest games in Denver Broncos history:
| Date | Game | Temp. | Final |
| Sept. 23, 2001 | @ Arizona | 103 | 38-17 W |
| Sept. 11, 1983 | @ Baltimore | 99 | 17-10 W |
| Sept. 9, 1990 | @ L.A. Raiders | 94 | 9-14 L |
| Sept. 3, 1995 | vs. Buffalo | 91 | 22-7 W |
| Sept. 12, 1993 | vs. San Diego | 91 | 34-17 W |
| Sept. 27, 1998 | @ Washington | 90 | 38-17 W |
| Sept. 11, 2005 | @ Miami | 89 | 10-34 L |
| Sept. 16, 2007 | vs. Oakland | 87 | 23-20 W |
| Sept. 4, 1994 | vs. San Diego | 87 | 34-37 L |
| Oct. 3, 2004 | @ Tampa Bay | 86 | 16-13 W |
| Sept. 8, 1985 | @ L.A. Rams | 86 | 16-20 L |
| Sept. 17, 1967 | @ Miami | 86 | 21-35 L |
These numbers suggest that the Broncos traditionally haven't had much of a problem with heat, but the 2010 Broncos are obviously not the same group of guys as the 1967 Broncos. In fact, most of the Broncos that will play on Sunday weren't on the 2007 Broncos team that is the most recent team to make the list of hottest games.
The 2009 Broncos played their hottest game in Oakland at 70 degrees so their performance in the heat is really a complete unknown. Logic tells us though that the Jaguars would be better conditioned for the heat after practicing through mini camp and training camp in the humid, Florida heat. The forecast for the game is about 91 degrees and 40% humidity according to The Weather Channel. So as far as I'm concerned, turn on the heat.
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its not going to be a factor unless the jaguars sucessfully gameplan it in by long timeeating dives
Waber-Jaguar
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the broncos have tebow and he can inspire them to play well in the heat with his determination and leadership.
by Slawsc on Sep 8, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't care what the temp is....
if “the jaguars sucessfully gameplan it in by long timeeating dives”, they will win. Plain and simple! Could not have said it better myself!
I dont think we should be looking for the heat as an advantage
Play great football and that will give us a win!
frankDUBZ aka Frank Silba
"I'm smacking you with the truth......" - Me
The Jaguars beat the Steelers
in the snow because we had a beast running game and a good enough defense. The Broncos will be sucking wind by the 2nd qtr.
It's always on this time of year...
Sweltering, blistering, punishing sunshine. Global warming starts here. The humidity is insidious and unrelenting. “Back of my neck getting dirt and gritty.” It’s heat that doesn’t just cause you to sweat, you swamp. It’s nasty.
Miami and Tampa are the most comparable games that you’ve listed. It’s heavy here, sticky. Humidity causes you to feel the latent heat as well as the sensible. Dry heat can be just as debilitating in it’s own way, but humid heat is a beast all its own. You have to factor in the relative humidity for the perfect comparison.
Vae Victis!
by viator on Sep 8, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
it'll all be about the humidity if anything
I’ve lived in Denver and it can get down right hot in Denver! I was at the broncos training camp last year (super nice facilities!!) and it was approx 102 that day with zero humidity. These guys are professionals and know how to play in the heat…Humidity they’re not as used to and that will be the factor…not the heat
Just win, Baby!
30-40% Humidity ???
Adam, do you live in Jacksonville ?
The humidity today, according to weather.com and wunderground.com was over 90%!
This is the type of humidity I remember from living down there… pretty close to the same here in Atlanta.
Forecast for Sunday is around 70% humidity.
DG is the best we have and help is not on the way. I realize he's not perfect, but I feel a lot better about him at QB than I do the O-Line, DB's and LB's ability to cover a TE.
its going to be a wet one IMO
and I hope it does…
87 and raining…
Chalk one up boys
Hey Guys
Just wanna throw my take in here. McD has put a great deal of emphasis on conditioning, especially on the big boys upfront. They ran an extremely physical camp and reports said it was pretty hot for most of it. I don’t think heat would be too much of a problem, but still the humidity might be a factor but I don’t think it’ll be as big of a deal as it was for Shanny’s teams, who ran light camps.
It might be hot where they trained, but it ain't Florida hot
They are gonna have a hard time, especially late in the game.
You can't reason with unreasonable people.
The thing is
if they are used to the heat like everyone is suggesting humidity doesn’t get you tired once you get moving. If anything they are gonna be cramping up more so than getting tired. And knowing how much of a left brain type McD is I would have no doubt that his players will be extremely hydrated. In other words, I think we will be playing on a pretty level playing field.
Who cares about the heat!!
I grew up in South Florida and I understand the advantage of heat and humidity. Is this all we have to talk about before our opener against Denver, Please. I’m sure when we win on Sunday and the national pundits say “the main reason they won was the heat!” You will all be super ecstatic about that. We’re better then that. Lets go Jags!!!!!!
by thegoodz on Sep 9, 2010 10:27 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
40% Humidity Sunday? Not even close......
Who wrote this, someone from Denver? 30-40% Humiditiy in Florida this time of year? Really? The humidity this weekend is supposed to be 80% in Jax…..we dont see 40% humidity till winter time my man….
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