Zach Wilson leads the Broncos’ backups to a 38-12 win over the Cardinals in preseason finale
4 months, 1 week ago

Zach Wilson leads the Broncos’ backups to a 38-12 win over the Cardinals in preseason finale

Associated Press  

DENVER — Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham both made strong closing cases for surviving roster cuts after losing out to rookie Bo Nix in the Denver Broncos’ latest quarterback competition. Stidham directed an efficient touchdown drive Sunday in his only possession and Wilson drove Denver on four scoring drives as the Broncos wrapped up a perfect preseason with a 38-12 walloping of the Arizona Cardinals. “Both those guys looked good,” said Broncos coach Sean Payton, who reiterated that he’d like to keep all three QBs when final cuts are made Tuesday. Cardinals safety Darren Hall said the turnovers not withstanding, the Cardinals “feel good.” “We’re still building.

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Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nik Bonitto’s defensive touchdown was jaw-dropping. Bonitto foiled a trick play by stepping in front of quarterback Anthony Richardson and hijacking Adonai Mitchell’s lateral pass, then racing 50 yards for a touchdown Sunday that sealed the Denver Broncos’ 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Otherwise, you wouldn’t do it.” The blunder breathed new life into the Broncos, whose …

Broncos' Offensive Line Faces Test as Injuries Loom
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos' Offensive Line Faces Test as Injuries Loom

Associated Press  

The Broncos' offensive line is facing challenges with injuries, but they are prepared to face the Los Angeles Chargers in a pivotal AFC West matchup. The Broncos have lost right tackles Alex Palczewski and Luke Wattenberg to sprained ankles, and right tackle Alex Forsyth has been playing well in place of McGlinchey. However, the backups have performed well and the …

Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6

Associated Press  

DENVER — Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the sputtering Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday with Russell Wilson reprising his bitter role as sideline spectator in the Mile High City. Nix, who had a pair of turnovers deep in Seattle’s territory in his NFL debut, was intercepted by Cory Trice Jr. in the back of the end zone …

Russell Wilson’s calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson’s calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. “But certainly it starts with Fields.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin began the week saying, “We’re preparing as if Justin is going …

Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale
4 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin still isn’t ready to say who his starting quarterback will be when the season begins. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields led touchdown drives for the Steelers, who lost 24-17 to the Detroit Lions on Saturday in the preseason finale for both teams. Tomlin has said repeatedly that Wilson is in the “pole position” …

Newly named starting QB Bo Nix to skip Broncos’ preseason finale with Stidham, Wilson sharing snaps
4 months, 1 week ago

Newly named starting QB Bo Nix to skip Broncos’ preseason finale with Stidham, Wilson sharing snaps

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Fans hoping to see the Denver Broncos’ newly anointed starting quarterback in action will have to wait for the regular season after coach Sean Payton said Friday the two QBs beaten out by Bo Nix will share the workload against Arizona this weekend. Asked if he needed to see anything in particular from either Stidham or Wilson, …

Zach Wilson has been energized by Broncos experience. But what comes next?
4 months, 1 week ago

Zach Wilson has been energized by Broncos experience. But what comes next?

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Wilson was zooming along an upward trajectory during Denver Broncos training camp when he smacked into a 261-pound roadblock. … I have to find a way to start better.” In Wilson’s uneven performance, though, Broncos coaches saw an opportunity. Broncos coach Sean Payton described it as a “heater” for Wilson as he showed off the arm …

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

New York Times  

Few quarterbacks have faced more scrutiny during their first three years in the NFL than Zach Wilson encountered under the glaring lights in New York. “We’ll figure it out,” said Payton, who has given no indication of the quarterback pecking order since Wilson and Nix joined Stidham on the roster. “… But we’ll have a rotation, and we’ll go from …

Moving on from Russell Wilson debacle leaves Denver Broncos in rebuild mode with QB among many needs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Moving on from Russell Wilson debacle leaves Denver Broncos in rebuild mode with QB among many needs

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are in the market for a quarterback again. Wilson’s acquisition from Seattle in 2022 cost the Broncos four premium draft picks and his departure from Denver this spring after he went just 11-19 carries its own hefty price tag. Parting with four premium picks in the Wilson deal is a recurring cost for the …

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Two years ago, Russell Wilson exuberantly declared he intended to play a dozen years in Denver and double the trio of Lombardi Trophies in the Broncos’ lobby. On Monday, the Broncos informed Wilson they’d release him next week when the new league year begins. The Broncos also will take a record $89 million hit in dead cap …

Denver Broncos inform Russell Wilson he is being released, allowing the franchise to avoid an extra $37million fully guaranteed... as Sean Payton looks to start fresh
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Denver Broncos inform Russell Wilson he is being released, allowing the franchise to avoid an extra $37million fully guaranteed... as Sean Payton looks to start fresh

Daily Mail  

The Denver Broncos are officially moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson, it was announced on Monday. 'We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the league year,' general manager George Paton and Sean Payton said in a joint statement. The Denver Broncos are officially moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson We’ve notified …

Broncos to make Russell Wilson decision in next 2 weeks, but little mystery remains
10 months, 1 week ago

Broncos to make Russell Wilson decision in next 2 weeks, but little mystery remains

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Broncos appear to be just a few crossed T’s and some dotted I’s away from saying goodbye to Russell Wilson. “I saw this humorous meme the other day of a Broncos fan with a shirt on and there were like eight quarterbacks names with a cross through it, and he’s drinking the quarterback Kool-Aid,” Payton said of …

Examining Broncos’ biggest on-field pinch point for Sean Payton, Russell Wilson; and more
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Examining Broncos’ biggest on-field pinch point for Sean Payton, Russell Wilson; and more

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos’ player-by-player evaluations and examination of the team’s schemes may not begin until coaches return from a much-needed week of rest, but coach Sean Payton has already landed on the area in need of the most improvement heading into 2024. GO DEEPER Broncos signal readiness to move on from Russell Wilson — and for what …

Stidham uneven in 1st start in place of Wilson as Broncos rely on defense to beat Chargers 16-9
1 year ago

Stidham uneven in 1st start in place of Wilson as Broncos rely on defense to beat Chargers 16-9

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Broncos got that spark they were looking for with a quarterback switch — from their defense, anyway. Jarrett Stidham threw for 224 yards and a touchdown in an uneven performance during his first start in place of a benched Russell Wilson as the Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 on Sunday. “Once I got back …

Broncos QB Russell Wilson says he was asked earlier in season to adjust contract or risk benching
1 year ago

Broncos QB Russell Wilson says he was asked earlier in season to adjust contract or risk benching

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As quarterback Russell Wilson explains it, his job was in jeopardy nearly two months ago and after the Denver Broncos’ biggest win. “I know every time I stepped on the field it’s a physical game,” said Wilson, who has thrown for 3,070 yards, along with 26 TD passes and eight interceptions this season. He’s handled it well …

Broncos bench QB Russell Wilson and will turn to Jarrett Stidham, AP source says
1 year ago

Broncos bench QB Russell Wilson and will turn to Jarrett Stidham, AP source says

News 18  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.: The Denver Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. It’s a remarkably similar situation to last year when Stidham started the Las Vegas Raiders’ final two games after the team benched Derek Carr and sent him home in a business decision. The person said this circumstance …

Denver Broncos bench QB Russell Wilson and will turn to Jarrett Stidham
1 year ago

Denver Broncos bench QB Russell Wilson and will turn to Jarrett Stidham

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson in a move that could have major ramifications for both his future and theirs. “I can’t replace the entire offensive line, I can’t bring in five new receivers,” Payton said, “and if it continues over a period of time, then there’ll be another guy here talking to you, as …

Russell Wilson expecting to be cut by Broncos in March after midseason contract dispute: Sources
1 year ago

Russell Wilson expecting to be cut by Broncos in March after midseason contract dispute: Sources

New York Times  

By Larry Holder, Nick Kosmider and Dianna Russini Russell Wilson is expecting to be cut by the Denver Broncos in March, per league sources. — Dianna Russini December 28, 2023 Jarrett Stidham, Wilson’s backup for the first 15 games, is in line to start the final two against the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. The Broncos want to …

Broncos’ trade for Russell Wilson was a disaster, but blame extends past QB
1 year ago

Broncos’ trade for Russell Wilson was a disaster, but blame extends past QB

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When the Denver Broncos were nearing the finish line in negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks in March of 2022 for a blockbuster trade of quarterback Russell Wilson, general manager George Paton went to new head coach Nathaniel Hackett and asked him to look at the veteran’s tape. But in hindsight, amid Tuesday’s news that the Broncos are …

Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver’s playoff hopes dim
1 year ago

Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver’s playoff hopes dim

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bailey Zappe had a feeling this would be the New England Patriots’ night when he coughed up the football at his 5-yard line on his very first snap and his defense bailed him out by keeping the Denver Broncos out of the end zone. “It kind of nullifies everything that happened,” Zappe said after helping the Patriots deliver …

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves game vs. Dolphins with a concussion
1 year ago

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves game vs. Dolphins with a concussion

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is in the concussion protocol after leaving the 30-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins late in the second quarter Sunday. Trevor Siemian replaced Wilson on the Jets’ final series of the first half, and CBS originally reported that Wilson went into the locker room early to get hydrated. The Jets …

What Greg Dulcich’s eventual return could mean for the Broncos’ offense
1 year ago

What Greg Dulcich’s eventual return could mean for the Broncos’ offense

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lions vs. Broncos ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos had one of their best games of tight end production this season during Sunday’s 24-7 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. “We’ll see,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said when asked if Dulcich will play Saturday night. Payton was much more loquacious when discussing what Dulcich …

Russell Wilson throws 2 TD passes, Justin Herbert injured as Broncos cruise past Chargers 24-7
1 year ago

Russell Wilson throws 2 TD passes, Justin Herbert injured as Broncos cruise past Chargers 24-7

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos put themselves back in the AFC playoff race Sunday with a 24-7 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, whose season continues to go further off the rails after quarterback Justin Herbert broke a finger in the first half. We’re three quarters the way through and we have to finish last quarter …

Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion
1 year ago

Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Zach Wilson overcame a sluggish start, some big hits and a week of criticism and controversy by responding with the type of impressive performance the New York Jets have long been expecting. “That’s what we want every game to look like.” Wilson was 27 of 36 for 301 yards — his third career game of 300 …

Broncos’ clunky final drive vs. Texans showed the danger of life on razor’s edge
1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos’ clunky final drive vs. Texans showed the danger of life on razor’s edge

New York Times  

HOUSTON — The biggest reason to believe the Denver Broncos could still keep the victories coming, if and when their bountiful turnover faucet slowed to a drip, came down to the muscle memory residing within the coach and the quarterback. “There was no reason to think this wasn’t going to be one, too.” Instead, Wilson threw an interception on a …

Wilson, Sutton hook up for winning TD as Broncos rally to end Vikings’ 5-game winning streak, 21-20
1 year, 1 month ago

Wilson, Sutton hook up for winning TD as Broncos rally to end Vikings’ 5-game winning streak, 21-20

Associated Press  

DENVER — Stymied all night by the Minnesota Vikings’ smothering defense, Russell Wilson never lost faith in his sputtering offense whose first nine drives ended with Wil Lutz kicking five field goals and Riley Dixon punting four times. We knew we were going to win this game,” Wilson said after driving Denver on its only touchdown drive in the closing …

Broncos defeat Bills on road with game-winning field goal: Are changes coming in Buffalo?
1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos defeat Bills on road with game-winning field goal: Are changes coming in Buffalo?

New York Times  

By Nick Kosmider, Tim Graham and Joe Buscaglia Wil Lutz hit a 36-yard field goal as time expired to give the Denver Broncos a 24-22 win over the Buffalo Bills on the road Monday night. Then, after Allen scored on a 6-yard touchdown run to give the Bills a 22-21 lead, Wilson executed a two-minute drill that ended in Lutz’s …

Broncos predictions at NFL midseason: There’s no replacing Russell Wilson in 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos predictions at NFL midseason: There’s no replacing Russell Wilson in 2023

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are emerging from their bye with a two-game winning streak, but they face a massive test on the road against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The Broncos’ win over the Chiefs broke a 16-game losing streak to the division rivals and gave hope Denver could turn its season around after a 1-5 start. …

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense continue to sputter in 27-6 loss to Chargers
1 year, 1 month ago

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense continue to sputter in 27-6 loss to Chargers

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets’ defense did its job — again. “I think we all just kept taking turns,” Wilson said after the Jets’ 27-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. “It just wasn’t good enough.” The Jets have been the NFL’s worst team on third down and in the red zone — and …

Ending a long skid against Chiefs has Broncos eyeing even bigger drought busters this season
1 year, 2 months ago

Ending a long skid against Chiefs has Broncos eyeing even bigger drought busters this season

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It seemed unfathomable not that long ago for the Denver Broncos to pin their hopes of ending a six-year run of losing records on a defense that surrendered 10 touchdowns in their historic meltdown in Miami. The Broncos skedaddled into their bye week at 3-5 after emphatically ending their 16-game skid against the Kansas City Chiefs with …

Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015 with a 24-9 thrashing
1 year, 2 months ago

Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015 with a 24-9 thrashing

Associated Press  

DENVER — Justin Simmons never paid much attention to the Broncos’ long losing streak to the Kansas City Chiefs or the way Patrick Mahomes had owned them ever since winning in Denver in his first NFL start back in 2017. “It just felt so good to win,” Simmons said after the Broncos ended their 16-game losing streak to the Chiefs …

Russell Wilson’s worst game as Broncos QB renews questions about future
1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson’s worst game as Broncos QB renews questions about future

New York Times  

— Russell Wilson looked to his left as soon as the shotgun snap hit his hands. On the second play of Denver’s next drive, after the Broncos defense limited the Chiefs to a field goal, Wilson dropped back to pass and saw Jerry Jeudy up the left seam. “Can’t happen.” Broncos head coach Sean Payton said he was “disappointed but …

Jets rally past Broncos 31-21 with long TD from Breece Hall and scoop-and-score from Bryce Hall
1 year, 2 months ago

Jets rally past Broncos 31-21 with long TD from Breece Hall and scoop-and-score from Bryce Hall

Associated Press  

DENVER — For once, Nathaniel Hackett relished Russell Wilson’s mistakes and basked in the boos raining down from the stands in Denver. They won behind Breece Hall’s 72-yard touchdown run and Bryce Hall’s 39-yard game-sealing scoop-and-score after Quincy Williams’ second sack of the day, but it was Hackett who was presented with a game ball afterward. We racked up over …

Zach Wilson, Jets show signs of life in loss to Chiefs. Can they carry it forward?
1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson, Jets show signs of life in loss to Chiefs. Can they carry it forward?

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 Power Rankings are out now. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh walked to the lectern on Sunday night and gripped it so hard it should’ve snapped in half. – Jets QB Zach Wilson on his fumbled snap pic.twitter.com/ZFjwLUF1ue — NFL on CBS 🏈 October 2, 2023 On the sideline, Wilson blamed himself, but …

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Denver Broncos came in reeling from a 50-point blowout and looked like they were headed toward another lopsided loss. Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the …

Jets are sticking with Zach Wilson despite the quarterback’s struggles
1 year, 3 months ago

Jets are sticking with Zach Wilson despite the quarterback’s struggles

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The weather was ugly. “Overall, it just wasn’t good enough, from coaching to the players to all of it,” coach Robert Saleh said. “And that’s for multiple reasons.” He said he still supports his quarterback, and Saleh insists he’s not concerned about potential problems arising with his team by continuing to have Zach Wilson start. And …

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Jets, Zach Wilson struggle again; Dolphins explode for 70 vs. Broncos
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Jets, Zach Wilson struggle again; Dolphins explode for 70 vs. Broncos

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. The New York Jets are now 0-2 in Zach Wilson’s starts after falling to the New England Patriots 15-10 on Sunday. Tua Tagovailoa, now in his second-year coach Mike McDaniel’s offense, took a big step last season and looks like he may be taking …

Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson’s Hail Mary
1 year, 3 months ago

Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson’s Hail Mary

Associated Press  

DENVER — Washington cornerback Benjamin St-Juste didn’t flinch after Brandon Johnson snared Russell Wilson’s 50-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass off a double deflection with no time remaining Sunday. St-Juste said he figured, “OK, we got one more opportunity to shut this down and come up with a ‘dub.’ “So, we locked in and made the play,” said St-Juste, who appeared …

Zach Wilson steps into the huddle again for the Jets with Aaron Rodgers injured
1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson steps into the huddle again for the Jets with Aaron Rodgers injured

Associated Press  

OK, Zach Wilson, you’re up. With Aaron Rodgers out for the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon, Wilson takes over as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. But he’s somebody that’s made a drastic improvement from a year ago.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s on Zach …

Russell Wilson’s improved play is the silver lining to the Broncos’ latest loss to the Raiders
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Wilson’s improved play is the silver lining to the Broncos’ latest loss to the Raiders

Associated Press  

DENVER — Despite coach Sean Payton’s dud of a Denver debut, the Broncos’ season opener showed his restoration of quarterback Russell Wilson is going well. Now, if Wilson can get Jerry Jeudy and Greg Dulcich back on the field, he might be able to throw for more than the 177 yards he did Sunday in Denver’s 17-16 loss to the …

Broncos coach Sean Payton aims to help Russell Wilson revive his career after awful 2022 season
1 year, 4 months ago

Broncos coach Sean Payton aims to help Russell Wilson revive his career after awful 2022 season

Associated Press  

DENVER BRONCOS EXPECTATIONS: The Broncos believe they finally have the right coach/quarterback combo to help them end their seven-year playoff drought and six-year run of losing records. Sean Payton’s ground-based offensive schemes provide the foundation for fixing Russell Wilson, who’s coming off the worst season of his career under Nathanial Hackett, who proved way in over his head as a …

Wilson solid as a backup as Jets begin Rodgers Era with 21-16 loss to Browns in Hall of Fame game
1 year, 5 months ago

Wilson solid as a backup as Jets begin Rodgers Era with 21-16 loss to Browns in Hall of Fame game

Associated Press  

CANTON, Ohio — Aaron Rodgers has yet to throw a pass in a game for the New York Jets. Zach Wilson showed he can move New York’s offense as a backup quarterback, but the Jets kicked off the Rodgers Era with a 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night in the Hall of Fame game. “I’ve never met …

Russell Wilson’s legs, secondary’s dominance top Broncos Day 1 camp observations
1 year, 5 months ago

Russell Wilson’s legs, secondary’s dominance top Broncos Day 1 camp observations

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As Russell Wilson escaped from the pocket during the Broncos’ first full training camp practice Friday, chased by hulking defensive end Zach Allen, the crowd on the nearby hill began voicing its approval. It’s the same way with a scramble drill when you’re out of the pocket, and you just begin working on that all the time.” …

Hackett out as Broncos coach after Wilson’s awful game
2 years ago

Hackett out as Broncos coach after Wilson’s awful game

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Nathaniel Hackett lost his job a day after the Denver Broncos showed more fight on the sideline and in the postgame handshake line than they did in their 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. With the embarrassing loss, the Broncos fell to 4-11 and prompted CEO Greg Penner to part ways with the rookie head coach …

Frustration spills over for Broncos in humbling loss to Rams
2 years ago

Frustration spills over for Broncos in humbling loss to Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Russell Wilson, ever the optimist, couldn’t find a way to rationalize the Denver Broncos’ dire 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. It can’t happen, and it’s been disappointing.” Wilson threw interceptions on the Broncos’ first two possessions, allowing the Rams to build a 17-0 lead before the visitors had even gained a first down …

Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
2 years ago

Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate Kyle Dugger made the tackle on a routine play. McMillan scooped it up and ran 23 yards for the touchdown, giving the Patriots the go-ahead score in a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost …

Broncos must build around who Russell Wilson is now — not who they hoped he’d be
2 years, 1 month ago

Broncos must build around who Russell Wilson is now — not who they hoped he’d be

New York Times  

NASHVILLE — For much of the first decade of his career, when all was breaking down around him, Russell Wilson was the answer. I’m going to do everything I can to find a way to answer those moments going forward.” Wilson was sacked a season-high six times Sunday, and five of those came in the second half. The Broncos “dodged …

Wilson, Jets’ defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory
2 years, 1 month ago

Wilson, Jets’ defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The sky was falling for the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills. “We’re too young to flinch,” coach Robert Saleh said after New York’s stunning 20-17 victory Sunday. “I’ll get through it.” Things took a strange turn when Wilson and the Jets’ offense were marching downfield on their opening drive of the second half. But …

Hall hurt after 62-yard TD in Jets’ 16-9 win over Broncos
2 years, 2 months ago

Hall hurt after 62-yard TD in Jets’ 16-9 win over Broncos

Associated Press  

DENVER — The New York Jets didn’t feel much like celebrating their 16-9 escape of the punchless Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Jets lost Breece Hall to a left knee injury in the second quarter and coach Robert Saleh said the initial diagnosis is an ACL tear that would end the running back’s rookie sensational season. Rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner …

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