DENVER -- The Denver Broncos put in a good enough effort on defense to win Sunday. Coach Vic Fangio won the ultimate gamble by going for two in the final minute to take a brief lead. But the Broncos couldn't overcome their own penalty flags, some offensive struggles and a last-second kick from Eddy Pineiro as they fell to 0-2 with a 16-14 loss to the Chicago Bears.
It means the Broncos -- a team that has missed the postseason the past three seasons -- face a rather tall climb against a mountain of history if they are going to get themselves into the playoff conversation in the 14 games ahead.