Things are not looking good for the Denver Broncos. Coming out 0-2 from their first two games of the season, they are faced with formidable enemies in the Miami Dolphins. The Broncos need all their battle-hardened horses for the face-off with the Dolphins. But the last injury report before they ride out to Hard Rock Stadium paints a bleak picture.
Key players are nursing injuries and are highly unlikely to participate in the upcoming match. Only a miracle can save the Broncos from recording a loss for the third time this season.
Watered down defense will help the Dolphins swim through
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In the latest injury report by the Denver Broncos, released after the Friday practice, key personnel skipped the practice. Safety Justin Simmons and OLB Frank Clark, the bulwarks of the Broncos team are both nursing hip injuries. While DT Mike Purcell is recovering from an ankle injury.
It is likely that Delarrin Tuner-Yell will replace Simmons and will be positioned across from Kareem Jackson at Safety. Purcell’s absence on the defensive line will be compensated by Matt Henningsen and Elijah Garcia.
The Dolphins so far look like a team to be reckoned with and could be a potential playoff contender. Their offense has proven to be one of the best in the entire league this season. So, is it a foregone conclusion that the Broncos will lose once again?
Silver linings for Broncos country
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The Dolphins will not be showing up with full strength either, as their roster is riddled with injuries. However, the main offensive players – QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill – will be playing. The best bet for the Broncos will be to limit the participation of these two players and to go full-on with their own offense.
Russell Wilson also has a chip on his shoulder. Ever since he debuted with the Broncos, he has been a shell of his former self. After this performance in 2022, Denver fans have begun to doubt his ability to lead their team to the Super Bowl. A day after calling out haters on social media, Wilson has promised to use the doubt and the criticism to fuel him to better. Broncos fans are hopeful.
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Now, with Sean Payton at the helm, will the Broncos manage to clinch a difficult but much-needed victory from the Dolphins? Or will the Dolphins take the horses down with them to the depths? Dolphins can swim, but Broncos can’t.
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