The Broncos lost 41-16 to the Patriots in Week 10, extending their terrible losing streak to five games. Understandably so, players including defensive end Derek Wolfe are frustrated about the team’s slump.

“It’s like we’re a whole new team,” Wolfe said at his locker following Sunday’s loss. “It’s embarrassing, I’m tired of getting embarrassed.”

Denver has allowed 91 points over the last two weeks, a rarity for a such a talented defense. It’s not just the defense that has struggled, though. Mistakes on special teams and the offense failing to score touchdowns in the red zone has left the Broncos in a big hole.

“It’s sad that we went from being a championship-caliber team to a team that stinks,” Wolfe said. “Nobody respects us.”

Technically, Denver still has a shot to make the playoffs, but it’s a longshot. If the Broncos win out (which is unlikely but possible), they would finish the season with a 10-6 record, which could be enough for a Wild Card spot.

It’s more likely, though, that Denver will miss the postseason for a second consecutive season after winning the Super Bowl in 2015.