Russell Wilson and heartbreaks go hand in hand. The Broncos have hit rock bottom in the ongoing NFL season. They have managed to secure only one win and are dealing with a deficit of four losses. It looks like a steep uphill task for the Broncos to overcome the situation they have found themselves in. In the week 5 match, the Broncos faced the Jets in a much-anticipated home game.
The Broncos may have shrugged off the humiliating loss against the Dolphins 70-20 and managed to secure a win against the Bears in week 4. Russell Wilson and Corp. were looking strong and high in confidence coming in to face the game against the Jets in home conditions. Indeed they got a great start and were leading the charge in the first half but lost their way in the second half and lost the game 21-31. Just when things were settling down for $48.5 Million Russell Wilson and the Broncos suffered another huge setback.
A growing list of injuries is raising concerns
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Just when we digested the news of injured Javonte Williams one more big name has made its way to the injury list. The Broncos have released their first practice report of the week and defensive tackle D.J. Jones has been named as a non-participant. This raising more concerns for QB Russell Wilson.
The report mentioned that he was suffering from an injured knee. The Denver did not hold practice on Monday so this report is just an estimation of the player’s participation. Other major players including Javonte Williams have been estimated as limited participants which might have brought some respite ahead of Thursday’s clash.
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Denver Broncos faces off with the rampaging Chiefs
In Thursday’s matchup, the Broncos are going to lock horns against the Chiefs. Although the match is looking like a one-sided affair, the veteran Russell Wilson will want to prove this otherwise. The task is pretty difficult nonetheless possible. The win against the Chiefs will give the Broncos a much-needed morale boost going further into the tournament.
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Last-time champions the Kansas City Chiefs have shown the world why they are called the best. Patrick Mahomes has led the side from the front and managed to secure 10 touchdowns with just five games played. With just a lone setback against the Lions 21-20 in a very close game. The Chiefs have ravaged each and every opponent in the rest of the games. The clinical decimation of the Vikings in the week 5 game 27-20 has made the side look convincingly unbeatable. Let’s see what the Broncos can bring to the table in the match set for 8:15 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium.
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