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Zach Allen has earned respect as a pass rusher. But it has come at a cost. Now opposing teams are focused on trying to take him out of the game — a development that was noticeable in Denver’s 41-10 loss at Baltimore. The Ravens doubled-teamed Allen often in Week 9, and Allen didn’t record a single pressure after being among the league leaders through eight weeks. Less than 24 hours after the dust had settled, Allen talked to defensive line coach Jamar Cain about ways to combat double teams as those become more common for the defensive end. “If I want to be the type of player I can be, I (have) to be able to find ways around it,” said Allen, who’s recorded two sacks and 17 pressures in the last five games.

Broncos (5-4) at Chiefs (8-0) When: Sunday, 11 a.m. MT Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Radio/TV: 850 AM, 94.1 FM/CBS Broncos-Chiefs series: Denver is 55-72 in 127 regular-season games dating back to 1960; the Broncos won 24-9 in the last meeting, on Oct. 29, 2023, in Denver, snapping a 16-game losing streak to the Chiefs. In the spotlight: Kansas City’s third-down offense could be problem for Denver When the Chiefs get into third-down situations, they hit another gear. Kansas City has the best third-down offense in the league, converting 53.2% of its attempts in those situations this season.

BOULDER — Ralphie’s path to the College Football Playoff? Turn left at Texas Tech’s secondary, take a right past Isaac Wilson, do a U-turn at Arrowhead and pump the brakes on Ollie Gordon. “They do (have a way). They absolutely do,” Fox Sports college football analyst Geoff Schwartz told me Thursday.

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