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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With a rookie quarterback and one of the NFLs best defenses, the Denver Broncos were content to play conservatively at Jacksonville.It was the perfect formula against the self-destructing Jaguars.Bradley Roby returned an interception 51 yards for a touchdown, and the defending Super Bowl champions beat the mistake-prone Jaguars 20-10 on Sunday and gained ground in the AFC playoff picture.Roby picked off Blake Bortles wobbler across the middle in the third quarter -- star linebacker Von Miller hit Bortles as he released the ball -- and went untouched the other way. It was one of three turnovers for Denvers defense.They were exceptional, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said.It was the 11th pick-6 of Bortles three-year career and his third in the past four games. Houston and Detroit also returned interceptions for touchdowns in games the Jaguars lost by fewer than seven points.Its the biggest nightmare possible, said Bortles, whose 37.9 quarterback rating was the worst of his career.But what are you going to do about it? You cant sit there in a corner and pout. You cant blame people. You cant feel sorry for yourself because I think all thats going to do is affect the way I play. ... All you can do is put your head down and continue to play as hard as you can and prepare each week.Bortles latest pick-6 resulted in a seventh consecutive loss for Jacksonville (2-10) and secured another miserable milestone for the small-market franchise.The Jaguars became the fifth team in NFL history to post double-digit losses in six consecutive seasons, joining Tampa Bay (1983-94), Detroit (2001-06), Oakland (2003-09) and Cleveland (2008-13).Jacksonville had a chance to tie in the final minutes, but Bortles fumbled trying to make a play in the pocket.The Broncos (8-4) rebounded from an overtime loss against Kansas City, and with Miamis loss at Baltimore, moved into position to get one of the conferences wild-card spots.They did it without quarterback Trevor Siemian , who missed the game with a sprained left foot. Rookie Paxton Lynch made his second career start and first on the road. Denver didnt ask him to do too much. He didnt need to, either.The Broncos scored all 20 points with help from Jacksonville, including two turnovers and two 15-yard penalties.Denver was 1 for 13 on third downs and finished with just 206 yards, the fewest allowed in Jaguars coach Gus Bradleys four-year tenure. It was the franchises fewest since giving up 146 yards in a victory against Baltimore in 2011.Were playing good defense right now, said Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson, who played his first game against his former team.The Broncos were gouged on the ground for 154 yards, but the defense made several game-changing plays.Robys interception was the key. It was huge for the third-year pro who gave up a late touchdown to New Orleans two weeks ago and surrendered an 11-yard catch on fourth-and-10 last week against the Chiefs.There was no way we were going to lose this game late like we did last week, Roby said.SPECIAL TEAMS WOESThe Jaguars continued their streak of special teams gaffes. Reserve tight end Alex Ellis was flagged for unnecessary roughness on a punt return in the final minute of the half. His 15-yarder set up Brandon McManus 32-yard field goal and put the Broncos ahead 10-3. It also gave Jacksonville a major meltdown on special teams for the seventh consecutive week. The streak includes five fumbled punts -- including three turnovers -- a punt return for a touchdown and two long punt returns that set up scores.HELPING HANDSJaguars receiver Allen Robinson continues to help his opponents. Robinson dropped his sixth pass of the season and his third that resulted in an interception.Just trying to make a play, Robinson said. For me, again, each and every Sunday I try to go out here and try to make plays.Robinson bobbled a deep pass from Bortles down the left sideline, and it landed Harris Jr.s hands for Bortles 14th interception of the season. Robinson, a Pro Bowler last season, also bobbled passes that ended up as picks against Chicago and Oakland earlier this season.Robinson finished with three catches for 31 yards. It looked as if he was tackled before the ball got to him on a fourth-down play early in the fourth, but the play didnt draw a flag. Robinson ripped off his helmet to yell at an official and was flagged unsportsmanlike conduct.Sometimes youve got to let it out and that happened, he said. Ive never been this frustrated playing the game of football in my life.UP NEXTBroncos: Play at Tennessee on Sunday.Jaguars: Host Minnesota on Sunday.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL New Balance Wholesale Uk . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. Wholesale New Balance Shoes . 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MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester Citys risk-versus-reward approach under Pep Guardiola was summed up in one passage of play during a Champions League match against Celtic.With two opponents closing in, City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo coolly slid a pass between them to midfielder Fernandinho on the edge of the area. Pressured by two more hounding Celtic players, Fernandinho produced a Cruyff turn to create space for himself and burst upfield.Just like that, Celtic was opened up and City was launching another attack.Guardiola acknowledges his possession-based style is fraught with danger but its been getting results, with City making its best-ever start to a season in winning 10 straight games and scoring 30 goals in the process. It sparked talk of City winning the Premier League at a canter.However, a 3-3 draw at Celtic on Wednesday that ended Citys winning run exposed potential fallibilities in Guardiolas side. Bravely standing toe-to-toe with City, Celtic pressed high, hassled relentlessly and looked to outmuscle Citys ball-playing defenders. It worked, with City enduring an uncomfortable night at atmospheric Parkhead, especially at the back.Sitting deep against City and attempting to soak up pressure has got teams nowhere so far. Celtic has shown fellow sides the blueprint to trouble Guardiolas side: Take them on.As it happens, Tottenham -- one of the best proponents of a high-energy, high-intensity pressing game -- is Citys next opponent in the standout match of the Premier League this weekend. Its first vs. second in the standings, a meeting between two unbeaten teams.Tottenham will know Bravo isnt great under the high ball and takes risks with the ball at his feet. Theyll know the likely center-back pairing of John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi can be brittle. And theyll know the absence of injured playmaker Kevin De Bruyne takes some creativity out of Citys side.Tottenham beat City home and away last season but it will be a huge task to stop the new-look City juggernaut.Guardiola has got City operating at previously unseen levels. The teams biggest problem under his predecessor as manager, Manuel Pellegrini, was its work rate. But under Guardiola, City is second behind Liverpool in the distance covered category, according to sports data company Opta. Dropping Yaya Toure has helped City in this regard.Guardiola is getting the best out of winger Raheem Sterling, who was a disappointment last season after signing for $76 millioon, by giving him self-belief and playing to his strengths by getting him one-on-one with defenders as much as possible.dddddddddddd He has five goals already.Likewise, Aleksandar Kolarov is looking like a different player under Guardiola, who has even turned the Serbia left back into a ball-playing center back -- with mixed results. Playmaker David Silva looks liberated now that he is playing more centrally.Then theres Sergio Aguero, a scorer of 11 goals in seven games this season. Guardiola is still asking for more from the striker, saying he has to work harder when City isnt in possession to help the team.That sums up Guardiolas demanding approach. As does his removal from the first team of goalkeeper Joe Hart and Toure, who were mainstays for the past six years. They didnt fit his philosophy -- Hart for his poor footwork and Toure for his lack of intensity in midfield -- so theyve been banished.I want to have control, Guardiola said after City beat Manchester United 2-1 this month.He was talking about his ball-possession but he could so easily have been referring to his grip on the squad.Here are some other things to look out for this weekend before the Premier League has a two-week break for international matches:---WALCOTTS REVIVALTheo Walcotts future at Arsenal looked bleak after a disappointing last season when he was mostly used off the bench and lost his place in the England squad. Now it appears hes back to his best.Walcott has started all of Arsenals league games, and has scored four goals in his last three games ahead of Sundays match at Burnley. The pacey winger credits his improved form to a chat he had with manager Arsene Wenger during the offseason.I want it more than anyone else, Walcott said.Arsenal is unbeaten in eight games since losing to Liverpool on the opening weekend.---WEST HAMS WOBBLESWest Ham manager Slaven Bilic is hoping a players night out this week will improve the teams fortunes after five losses in six games in the league so far.I told Mark Noble, the skipper, to take the guys out to dinner, Bilic said. To spend time together is always good. Ive been there before. Its definitely a good idea.West Ham has lost its last two home games at the Olympic Stadium -- where theres been trouble among Hammers fans at times this season -- and next visits Middlesbrough on Saturday. ' ' '