Is Tim Tebow’s Lucky Streak Over? Game With Chiefs May Decide

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado – Tim Tebow’s biggest challenge isn’t proving his critics wrong by continuing to breathe unlikely yet miraculous life into the Denver Broncos. Now, it will be coming back from the Christmas Eve game where a poor performance made the Bills look like the Patriots in the worst game of Tebow’s career.

If Tebow was playing under divine guidance Saturday, it didn’t show. He threw a mind-numbing four interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns in under 20 seconds, losing the game for the Broncos 40-14. But Tebow’s faith is still strong, as he seemed unshaken by the dramatic loss. He insisted that his “confidence is just fine”, and he is looking forward to the Kansas City Chiefs game this coming Sunday.

The Chiefs (6-9) are lead by Kyle Orton, who is something of a nemesis to Tebow, being the guy Tebow couldn’t manage to beat out of training camp. Orton also has scores to settle with the Denver Broncos who pushed him aside for Tebow. After this, Orton was granted his request for release. The Kansas City/Denver game on Sunday has as much pathos as The English Patient, and that’s without pointing out the two teams’ well-established rivalry. If Tebow’s providence is beginning to wane, could Orton prove the Broncos’ playoff hopes a pipe dream … and then flush it down the tube?

Though losing to the Chiefs won’t necessarily take the Broncos out of the running for the playoffs, the stakes are high. Tebow, for his part, is as confident as ever, saying:

“I think it’s the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s a great rivalry and it’ll be a great game. (I’m) excited we get to play at home in front of our fans. I think that as a player, as a quarterback, as someone who has dreamed of that his whole life, it’ll be exciting to have one game, one last game, one last opportunity to make the playoffs.”

But the Chiefs aren’t in it for the playoffs. They were eliminated as contenders last week. They’re playing the same role they played two years ago (when they beat the Broncos 44-24). The role of “spoiler”. And if they do beat the Broncos this Sunday, you can bet there’s a bit of spite there.

So, what do you think? Is Tebow’s streak over or can he beat the Chiefs on Sunday?