Broncos vs Patriots: Denver Must Stick with Run to Pull Off Another Epic Upset

Tim Tebow had his greatest aerial performance as an NFL quarterback last weekend in the Denver Broncos' overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Because of his apparent improvement and the fact that they face the 31st-ranked defense in the league on Saturday, one could argue that Denver should attempt to win by throwing more against New England. 

If I'm John Fox, here's what I'd do.

To start off, I wouldn't be afraid to throw on first down.

I understand he may have been trying to sell certain formations and motions on first-down running plays  to set up play-action passes later, but Denver needs more balance. 

Based on what I've seen from him, Tebow is a rhythm passer. 

Give him some easy throws on the opening play of drives or immediately following a first down—times when the Patriots may not be expecting a passer. 

I wouldn't go overboard, though.

Allow Tebow to take shots downfield to Demaryius Thomas and Eddie Royal, just not at the most predictable occasions. 

Running the football has been the team's staple since Tebow took the reigns of the offense and for the most part, they've been successful.

They ran for a stunning 252 yards with two touchdown in the regular-season meeting with New England. 

Keep the Patriots' youthful and mostly inexperienced defense guessing. 

Call a few quick passes from the shotgun. 

Throw out of the I-formation. 

But, above all, pound the rock, and keep Tom Brady off the field. 

Yes, the Patriots can score quickly, but the more he's on the sideline, the better. 

Tebow's slowly improving, but prominently featuring the running game will give the Broncos the best chance at another upset victory, a win that would promptly set the world on fire.

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