ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- There was a time -- like way back in mid-September -- the Denver Broncos felt good about their depth.
Good enough that even as the injuries started to pile up, coach Vic Fangio professed hope: "I think we'll be able to absorb it."
In the wake of the season's first loss Sunday, a disappointing, rather homely 23-7 affair with the Baltimore Ravens, the Broncos' ability to "absorb" what has happened is being sternly tested.
As quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (chest) left Sunday's loss, it meant the Broncos have had nine starters exit the field and not return to the game in which they were injured.