The Denver Broncos coaching staff have their backs against the wall. The bye week wall. Staring a potential 3-6 start in the face with a bye week up next, the implications of a loss to the Houston Texans this weekend could be disastrous to their status with the Broncos. Previewing the game is Broncos Blitz…
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The Broncos face Houston on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. in their final game before their bye. Here is a Week 9 whip-around: Pressing question. Will the Texans keep J.J. Watt at left defensive end or move him around? Watt’s eight sacks entering Week 9 are tied for second in the NFL and none have come…
via Broncos Briefs: Texans pose problems on defense (Watt) and offense (Hopkins) — The Denver Post
The Denver Broncos offense is a little bit too cute and Bill Musgrave doesn’t like to answer questions about it. Few things have frustrated me more with the Denver Broncos than the offensive play calling. Time after time this season, the offense would abandon the run game early in favor of Case Keenum aerial assaults.…
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While the Denver Broncos may be banged up right now, one positive is they will likely have right tackle Jared Veldheer back in the lineup this weekend. Veldheer, a free-agent signing this year, has missed the last four games with an injured knee, but will play against the Houston Texans this Sunday per head coach…
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The Denver Broncos were hopeful Su’a Cravens would return this week, and now, according to a source, they will be getting the safety/linebacker hybrid back. A boost for the defense: The #Broncos will activate S/LB Su’a Cravens off Injured Reserve before the Saturday 4 pm deadline, source said. He should play on Sunday. Their first…
via Su’a Cravens will return this week, boost Broncos safety depth — Mile High Sports
In the latest First-and-Orange podcast episode, Broncos beat writers Ryan O’Halloran and Kyle Fredrickson discuss quarterback Case Keenum’s play after eight games, three story lines to watch against the Texans and score predictions. Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSS
via Broncos podcast: How much blame does Case Keenum deserve for 3-5 record? — The Denver Post
A victory at home against the Houston Texans on Sunday means the Denver Broncos kept themselves in front of the chains, Mark Schlereth said on Friday. The “Schlereth and Evans” co-host said the Broncos need to keep “on schedule,” meaning converting on first and second downs, to keep J.J. Watt and company at bay. “So…
via Schlereth: Broncos need to stay ahead of chains to beat Texans — KKFN
Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Alexander Johnson will make his season debut on Sunday afternoon against the Houston Texans. Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph revealed that starting linebacker Brandon Marshall (knee) will be out for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, and rookie Alexander Johnson will take his place on the gameday roster. Johnson was…
via Denver Broncos: Alexander Johnson will make NFL debut vs. Texans — Predominantly Orange
For the second time this season, the Broncos enter a do-or-die game. This time, however, it doesn’t come against the hapless Cardinals. This time, the Broncos’ coaching staff will have to fight for their jobs against a red-hot Texans team that has won five straight. Denver’s coaching staff aren’t the only ones with a lot…
The Denver Broncos released wide receiver/punt returner Isaiah McKenzie, one of the Broncos’ two fifth-round selections in the 2017 NFL Draft. McKenzie made his only appearance this season in last week’s loss to Kansas City, where he returned a pair of punts for 13 yards. In last year’s rookie season, McKenzie fumbled six times in…
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