The Denver Broncos will go to the New Orleans Saints on “Thursday Evening Soccer” to open NFL Week 7.
Although the Broncos offense has had its issues, with rookie quarterback Bo Nix adjusting to the NFL, their protection has been stable.
Sadly for the Broncos, star cornerback Patrick Surtain II won’t play due to a concussion he suffered in a Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, in line with NFL Community insider Ian Rapoport.
The #Broncos have dominated out star CB Pat Surtain II for the TNF recreation in opposition to the #Saints.
Amongst Denver’s defenders, Surtain is arguably essentially the most helpful, and thru six video games he has posted 5 passes defended, two interceptions and one pick-six.
The 24-year-old, who was the No. 9 total decide within the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama, has made the Professional Bowl in every of the previous two seasons.
New Orleans has misplaced 4 in a row after profitable two to start out the season, and it doubtless shall be with out quarterback Derek Carr, who has an indirect harm that pressured him to overlook a Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, together with injured large receivers Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee).
Backup quarterback Spencer Rattler accomplished 22 of 40 move makes an attempt for 243 yards, one landing and two interceptions in opposition to the Bucs.
The Broncos’ greatest activity defensively shall be containing dual-threat operating again Alvin Kamara, who has 428 speeding yards, 238 receiving yards and 7 complete touchdowns thus far this season.
