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Plus, Offensive Coordinator Justin Outten explains how Jerry Jeudy benefited from changing positions on offense.

I'm very excited to see them go there and for the students to be able to go and support them." It was exciting to see him get back in it and just seeing the field and just understanding the rush patterns and just taking off on a few of those. "In that spot, it's usually your work horse — a guy that can blow it off the top but also can do intermediate routes and choice routes and put them inside. Outten said Denver must decide whether to put the two receivers on the same side of the formation or play them opposite each other. "I think it's awesome," Hackett said of the donation. He's a special player, and in those crucial situations, you love to have a guy like that [who] can get you back in those games." That was a tight window, that was a great concentration with Dulcich, and that was great timing. "Jerry is a unique player, because he can play all three positions," Outten said. I got flashbacks [to] when we used to play him back in the days of just him running down the field and going, 'Oh, no. Then, on third down, Wilson scrambled to his right, avoided a tackle, took off and dove forward for a first down. He threw three touchdown passes for the first time this season, and he averaged 14.3 yards per carry as he ran for 57 yards. On the ensuing play, the Broncos were flagged for holding again.

After Russell Wilson signed a massive extension before the 2022 season began, and hasn't lived up to it this season, plenty of Denver Broncos fans have an ...

The question that remains is how ownership responds in the future. While Paton is supposed to have the final say on personnel, this situation is a reminder that NFL owners may sometimes want particular moves to happen. Snead could simply point to the Goff situation, and Kroenke would likely acknowledge that waiting might be the better approach. Allbright's insight into what happened behind the scenes gives a clearer picture of how the Wilson extension came to be. As the man in control of personnel, it's common wisdom to attribute such decisions to Paton. has too much class to come out and throw ownership under the bus but internally everyone knows what happened.

Predictions and picks for the 2022 NFL Week 15 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos.

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The red birds are allowing 20 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks which puts them at 26^th in the league. But we don't know if Wilson be cleared in ...

The Denver defense posted 13 points against the Ravens in week 13 and held their own with four points last week against the Chiefs. The injuries and constant weight on their shoulders via the offense has caused Denver’s defense to fade a bit since their bye week. While the Broncos may want to lean on the run if Wilson can’t go, the Cardinals will surely sell out to stop the run and force Rypien to beat them over the top. Arizona also presents a dream matchup for Dulcich as they surrender the most points against tight ends at 15 per game. It’s unclear if he will suit up this week, but hamstrings can linger, and you don’t want to get stuck in a playoff matchup with somebody who reinjures himself or plays on a snap count. Murray has been a solid contributor for the offense this season but lacks explosiveness, evidenced by his 3.8 yards per carry which falls to 3.3 outside of his longest run of 52 yards. With Mike Boone joining Chase Edmonds and making his second stint of the season on IR, we are back to a two-man backfield. If Russ goes, Jeudy is a viable option but he’s a huge risk if Russ sits this one out. Opposing running backs have tallied 21.8 points per game against the Arizona defense, ranking them 23rd in the league. He flashed some explosiveness, taking a screen pass 66 yards for a touchdown and finishing with 15.7 fantasy points on the day. Only the deepest of 2QB leagues should consider him. But we don’t know if Wilson be cleared in time to play, for one.

Wilson could miss the game with a concussion and Murray, unfortunately, tore his ACL this past weekend. There have been much more exciting quarterback battles ...

With Murray out, the Broncos could have a legitimate chance at winning this game. The Broncos unfortunately will not have Javonte Williams, Tim Patrick, or perhaps Russell Wilson in this game, so their offense is already a problem for themselves. They have allowed 24 passing touchdowns this season, the third-most in the league.

Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson were two trendy picks to lead their teams on deep playoff runs this season. For that matter, two trendy picks to lead ...

Predictions and picks for the 2022 NFL Week 15 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos.

You can also catch all the pregame buildup when the Orange & Blue Gameday coverage begins at 1 p.m..

The Denver Broncos offense has not met expectations despite adding QB Russell Wilson to the mix this season.

He is no longer a Bronco after playing 10 games in Denver — tallying five fumbles in the process — before his release and eventual signing with the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. It’s an NFL offense that has good players and a good scheme. That’s every Sunday, but it’s a good offense that had their best output on Sunday, so they’re confident.” And while Denver’s run game is slightly better than its passing attack, it hasn’t seen a 100-yard rusher all season, with Latavius Murray pacing the team with 380 yards and three touchdowns on 101 carries in eight games played after Javonte Williams was placed on the injured reserve in October with an ankle injury. You better believe that nugget is circled somewhere within in the walls of the Cardinals training facility. Wilson’s status is very much up in air as he works to clear concussion protocols, though, he did practice in a limited capacity on Thursday.

But nobody was laughing at or mocking Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson when the 11th-year veteran showed his athleticism and courage last week vs. the Kansas ...

[on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/MileHighHuddle) for daily Broncos live-stream podcasts! Despite losing 34-28 to Kansas City, the 34-year-old Wilson undoubtedly played his best game of the year, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns, with a 63.89 completion percentage, while rushing for 57 yards. He currently hosts the Adam Schefter Podcast. On Wednesday, Wilson stretched with the team. Wilson exited the game with 12:02 remaining in the fourth quarter, visibly shaken as independent and team medical personnel evaluated the nine-time Pro Bowler for head trauma. The players and coaches have failed to meet expectations, which has led to a sixth consecutive losing season for the franchise.

If Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson does not clear the NFL's concussion protocol before Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, backup Brett ...

“From an improvement standpoint, let’s get him out in practice and let’s get him back in the groove so that he can go out there and execute,” Hackett said. There are things that he can correct, and he knows that. “When he comes in there and we call a pass right out the gate, he made a smart decision by throwing it out of bounds,” coach Nathaniel Hackett said.

The Denver Broncos are moving Russell Wilson along the concussion protocol quickly. He was limited in practice on Thursday.

LIMITED FULL DNP “We’re playing it day-by-day and minute-by-minute, and we’re making sure that he’s right. On Thursday, Wilson progressed from DNP to a Limited participant in practice. Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett was asked on Wednesday how Wilson was progressing.

Breaking down some of the best performances from the Broncos 28-34 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs.

He looked stout; stonewalling Chris Jones in pass protection, generating push in the run game, and assisting the offense to a second consecutive TD drive. Netane was visibly the better player and for some reason was limited to only 4 offensive drives due to the coaching staff’s inability to properly prepare for gamedays. Denver needed a starting GUARD this week, and instead of playing the guy who fit they chose to play two guys out of position and unsurprisingly they performed poorly. Jerry Jeudy is a great talent and I’m glad he got the opportunity to showcase his ability as an outside threat especially after early in the game he lost his temper coming off the field with a missed defensive holding call. Now that young backup guard who showed a lot of promising things on tape is suiting up for a division rival. Muti was reportedly challenging Dalton for the starting LG spot in training camp before enduring another significant injury that kept him sidelined until he was activated a couple of weeks ago. Arguably the most impactful defender on Denver’s defense in 2022, Dre’Mont played with a massive chip on his shoulder Sunday afternoon against Kansas City. Kansas City stormed out to a devastating 27-0 lead on the back of no-look underhand tosses from Mahomes, absurd play-extending, and a backbreaking pick-6 by Russell Wilson with four minutes still remaining in the first half. Jerry Jeudy had his best career game, and we started to see Russell Wilson use his legs effectively on scrambles and look like the QB we all expected. Jerry Jeudy deserves the respect of Broncos Country for the impressive step forward we’ve seen this season. It is baffling that Wattenberg saw snaps before this man. Nine targets, eight receptions, 73 yards, and 3 touchdowns.

So in a battle of backups — Brett Rypien vs. Colt McCoy — which team comes on top? Let's go around the Mile High Huddle table to see how our staff foresees this ...

This is a very winnable game, and if Russ were available, the Broncos should win handily. [@LukePattersonLP](https://twitter.com/LukePattersonLP)) 6-7: Because Adam Schefter said he believes Wilson will not play on Sunday, I’m assuming the Broncos pick up a close victory against the Cardinals. Because of Evero's unit, I'm inclined to pick the Broncos here, even with Rypien at the helm in all likelihood, because Denver is 9-1-1 all-time against the Cardinals and a perfect 5-0 at home. [@BobMorrisSports](https://twitter.com/BobMorrisSports)) 5-8: The Cardinals, like the Broncos, have played nowhere close to expectations. [@KelbermanNFL](https://twitter.com/KelbermanNFL)) 8-5: Forget (potentially) McCoy vs. The Broncos have the more inexperienced backup in Rypien but a significantly better defense. [@BrennanGrose1](https://twitter.com/BrennanGrose01)) 6-7: With Murray out, and Wilson still up in the air, this is going to be an extremely interesting matchup due to all the unknowns. The Broncos and Cardinals offenses have significantly underperformed this season. On Sunday, the Denver defense controls proceedings, and Jeudy comes up with the winning score to give the Broncos only their fourth win. Look for Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero’s unit to tip the scale by creating turnovers. However, Rypien looks good enough in his spot start, as the Broncos fall just short. [Denver Broncos](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/denver-broncos) came up short in the team's most exciting performance of the season last week.

Where the good news shines. The Broncos will have plenty of fan promotions and giveaways during Sunday's game against the Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile ...

"Surprise & Delight" Prizes: Random fans will be selected to win several prizes, including concert tickets, autographed jerseys, gift cards and tickets and pregame field passes for the Broncos’ season finale against the Chargers. 500-Level seat upgrades: Random fans and their guests seated in the upper level will be eligible for upgrades to premium seats in the lower bowl. Postgame field experience: Several fans (and up to three of their guests) will be selected for a postgame experience to take a photo with the Broncos’ Super Bowl trophies on the field.

While Wilson isn't the only issue with the Broncos' offense, many of them fall at his feet. With what he gets paid, Wilson should be covering up some of the ...

While drafting a quarterback could be better for the Broncos in the long run with what they have seen from Wilson, it's unlikely to happen. If Denver were to take a quarterback in the 2023 draft, Richardson would be one of the better options. With that as an option, Denver could target a quarterback in the 2023 class. Taking someone like Richardson also wouldn't guarantee the Broncos would part ways with Wilson after the 2023 season. The current rumors around Wilson and his contract are that the Broncos With what he gets paid, Wilson should be covering up some of the issues on the Broncos' offense.

The Denver Broncos (3-10) have had a season to forget, but the team's two star defensive backs — safety Justin Simmons and cornerback Pat Surtain — are in ...

[Google Podcasts](https://bit.ly/3o7jZOm) [Apple Podcasts](https://apple.co/3H3B7xd) DeMarcus Ware, who won Super Bowl 50 with Manning in 2015, will serve as the [NFC’s defensive coordinator](https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/16/denver-broncos-demarcus-ware-pro-bowl-coaching-staff/).

The Denver Broncos need to find a better solution for their backup quarterback spot, and I thin there is a perfect candidate to hold that title.

It’s just not realistic to me for them to put their trust in any of the three after this season. The team needs to invest in a legitimate backup quarterback for a couple of reasons. I’m sorry, but Brett Rypien is not a viable option to continue serving as the backup quarterback for the Broncos.

Each touchdown catch by the third-year Broncos wide receiver came on a play in the red zone, and on each occasion, Jeudy demonstrated how his knack for ...

It's about how you handle everything, how you approach your job every single day, how you attack the field on practices and meetings, and everything. His 1.21 yards per route against zone coverage ranks 110th in the NFL, but on Sunday, he caught all five of his targets for 43 yards. "His performance Sunday, one that went beyond the frequent end-zone dances, showed he might be starting to round his position's steep learning curve." It's hard when you don't have a chance to go to the playoffs. "You're always going to control your attitude and your effort. "His distance of separation at times is pretty incredible," Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett said.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, coach Nathaniel Hackett announced ...

[Google Podcasts](https://bit.ly/3o7jZOm) [Apple Podcasts](https://apple.co/3H3B7xd) Jones (illness) are questionable.

Broncos QB Russell Wilson has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol but will be held out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

[In cruel twist, Russell Wilson unable to finish his most inspiring Broncos game](https://theathletic.com/3991667/2022/12/11/russell-wilson-broncos-chiefs-injury/) [Kosmider: Broncos’ Russell Wilson shouldn’t play vs. Rypien, who joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019 following a prolific career at Boise State, has made six career appearances, completing 57.3 percent of his passes (55-of-96) with three touchdowns and six interceptions. During a 2017 game against the Cardinals, Wilson took a hit to the chin and came out of the game for one play before returning. “This is an amazing opportunity for Ryp,” Hackett said. “In the end, his safety is what matters most to us,” Hackett said Wednesday. He took a blindside hit to the head by Clay Matthews in the 2014 NFC championship game, but Wilson didn’t miss a play and told reporters the following offseason that he didn’t suffer a concussion in the game. In three exhibition games, he completed 17-of-30 passes for 232 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions. He threw a touchdown to “(Wilson) wants to be out there and play,” Hackett said. We looked at every single thing and just wanted to give him another week to get ready.” I believe in competing and being out there on the field, no matter what the circumstances are. 25).”

Jerry Jeudy removed his helmet and made contact with an official against the Chiefs last week. Now he'll pay up for those offenses.

[Google Podcasts](https://bit.ly/3o7jZOm) [Apple Podcasts](https://apple.co/3H3B7xd) He also received an additional $13,261 fine for removing his helmet, according to [NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero](https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1603811392146276352?s=46&t=9-vfIrkba-LRdl9EMtHLZA). We’ve addressed that and I know that he knows he can’t do that. [the coach said](https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/15/nfl-news-jerry-jeudy-no-suspension-but-fine-after-referee-bump/). Jeudy’s offenses included removing his helmet on the field and making contact with an official.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson made progress through the NFL's concussion protocol but will not play on Sunday.

Jones was not spotted during the open media viewing portion of practice despite being a full participant with a shoulder injury on Wednesday and Thursday. According to Hackett, Jones was dealing with an illness on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Edmonds, who suffered an ankle injury in the Broncos’ overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11, is eligible to return off injured reserve next week. On Wednesday and Thursday, Wilson engaged in 30 minutes of football activity, indicating he was in Phase 3 of the NFL’s protocol. Russell Wilson will not play on Sunday as the team looks to hold him out an additional week after he suffered a concussion last Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. On Friday, Wilson was ruled out despite being fully cleared within the protocol.

Now, we have our answer: Brett Rypien will play. Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett told reporters on Friday, "As an organization, we've decided to give him ...

NFL](https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/news/arizona-cardinals-sean-kugler-files-arbitration-case-over-dismissal) [Does Colt McCoy Hold Any Fantasy Football Value?](https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/analysis/arizona-cardinals-colt-mccoy-hold-any-fantasy-football-relevancy) [J.J. Watt's Mentorship Shining Despite Season Woes](https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/analysis/arizona-cardinals-jj-watt-leadership-mentorship-paying-dividends) So that offense, in spite of what you see on ESPN each week, it's right," said Joseph on Thursday. It's an NFL offense that has good players and a good scheme. Wilson's status against the Cardinals was up in the air as the practice week concluded. Russell Wilson was progressing through the ranks of concussion protocol after leaving last week's loss vs.

As an organization, we've decided to give him another week to get ready so he's ready to go for the Los Angeles Rams,” Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett said ...

"We're very excited about 'Ryp' and this opportunity to go against the Arizona Cardinals." I think 'Ryp' is gonna be ready to rock and roll, and ... "I'm an old-school quarterback in that sense that you've got to be out there. We looked at every single thing and just want to give him another week to get ready." We talked about this from the top all the way to the bottom. He's very, very competitive, as we all know, and wants to compete for this team and be out there.

The Denver Broncos take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 2:05 p.m., so now might be a good time to take a gander at some data points that might just ...

As an organization, we've decided to give him another week to get ready so he's ready to go for the Los Angeles Rams,” Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett said ...

"We're very excited about 'Ryp' and this opportunity to go against the Arizona Cardinals." I think 'Ryp' is gonna be ready to rock and roll, and ... "I'm an old-school quarterback in that sense that you've got to be out there. We looked at every single thing and just want to give him another week to get ready." We talked about this from the top all the way to the bottom. He's very, very competitive, as we all know, and wants to compete for this team and be out there.