Few folks anticipated the Denver Broncos to have any shot at making the playoffs this season, however with a 4-3 document, they’re within the midst of the race for a wild-card spot within the AFC.
They’re coming off a 33-10 blowout win over the New Orleans Saints, and in Week 8 host the Carolina Panthers, which doubtless means they are going to be 5-3 come Monday.
Denver has been getting it achieved with protection, and after star cornerback Patrick Surtain II missed Week 7 with a concussion, he’s again to a full participant in apply, by way of Zac Stevens on DNVR Sports activities.
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Surtain is likely one of the finest corners within the NFL and one of many few legit constructing blocks Denver has shifting ahead.
He made the Professional Bowl in every of the previous two seasons, and thus far this season has 5 passes defended and two interceptions.
A kind of interceptions became a 100-yard return for a landing in Week 2 towards the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Broncos’ different massive constructing block is rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who had a tough first few video games however could also be beginning to determine issues out.
In his previous 4 video games, he has thrown 5 landing passes and added a speeding landing whereas throwing just one interception after he had 4 interceptions in his first two contests.
With Nix beginning to play higher, it’s no coincidence Denver has gained 4 of its previous 5 video games.
