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Early this season, the Denver Broncos prided themselves on being more physical than their opponent. That changed during a rough game against Baltimore.

The Ravens manhandled the Broncos in many areas during a 30-7 loss. That’s not a good sign before Denver faces Pittsburgh, which has long been known for its physical play.

“They beat us up pretty good, no question about it,” quarterback Kyle Orton said. “We feel like we have a physical football team, and certainly Pittsburgh prides themselves on that too, so it’ll be a hard-hitting game. Whoever wins that battle is going to have a good chance to win.”

Denver put together a roster of players in the offseason that fit the physical style Josh McDaniels wanted from his team.

Defensive back Ty Law has agreed to terms on a deal with the Denver Broncos. Kevin Poston, Law's agent, confirmed the news Friday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. The agreement came after Denver's media availability and a Broncos spokesman said the team had no comment. Law is expected to sign the deal Saturday, pending the passing of his physical.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Denver Broncos' 6-1 start puts them among the league's elite. Their inability to score on their opening drive, however, places them among some dubious company.

The Denver Broncos' 6-1 start puts them among the league's elite. Their inability to score on their opening drive, however, places them among some dubious company. The Broncos have been outscored 39-24 in the first quarter and they've trailed at halftime four straight weeks. They learned Sunday at Baltimore that they can't keep counting on their second-half surges to carry them.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Denver Broncos are still smarting from their beatdown at Baltimore and they're pledging not to let themselves get pummeled by Pittsburgh.

The Denver Broncos are still smarting from their beatdown at Baltimore and they're pledging not to let themselves get pummeled by Pittsburgh. The main message when coach Josh McDaniels installed his game plan Wednesday was that the Broncos need to get back to the basics of winning the physical matchups.

The Denver Broncos have signed running back Lance Ball and defensive lineman Carlton Powell to the practice squad. Those players replace running back Darius Walker, who was released, and defensive lineman Everette Pedescleaux, who was placed on the practice squad injured list Tuesday. Ball was released from Tennessee's practice squad Oct.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Now, that's how most of their fans feared the Denver Broncos would play this season: dominated on defence, overpowered on offence, squelched on special teams.

Now, that's how most of their fans feared the Denver Broncos would play this season: dominated on defense, overpowered on offense, squelched on special teams. It took two months for it to happen. So rookie coach Josh McDaniels has some fixing to do as the Broncos (6-1) try to bounce back from their beatdown in Baltimore, and they'll have to do it without one of their best offensive linemen.

The San Diego Chargers don't want to call their showdown with the Denver Broncos a must-win game. The certainly know it's a can't-lose game. The Chargers were built up in preseason as a Super Bowl favorite, capable of wrapping up their fourth straight AFC West title by Thanksgiving. Denver certainly hasn't been cooperating with that scenario, jumping to the division lead at 5-0 while…