Know your enemy: Breaking down Jets vs. Broncos with Broncos Wire


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The Jets return home Sunday hoping to end a three-game losing streak against the Broncos.

With game day almost here, Broncos Wire managing editor Jon Heath was kind enough to answer some questions about Denver.

Everyone knows Von Miller is going to be a problem for the Jets offensive line, but what about Denver’s other pass rushers?

Bradley Chubb, the fifth overall pick in this year’s draft, is no slouch. The Broncos also have two talented backup outside linebackers in Shaq Barrett and Shane Ray, a former first-round pick. Denver often rotates Barrett and Ray in on first downs (and sometimes on second downs) to keep Chubb and Miller fresh throughout the game. They may have one of the deepest groups of edge defenders in the NFL.

What’s the latest with the Broncos’ punting situation and how could that impact this game?

Marquette King has been inconsistent through the first four games and now he has a thigh injury. King is officially listed as doubtful to play on Sunday, so the Broncos are expected to promote Colby Wadman from the practice squad. Wadman was delivering pizzas a year ago and has never punted in an NFL game. The Jets obviously have a talented returner in Andre Roberts, so Wadman will face a tough test in his pro debut.

The Broncos have two talented rookie running backs in Royce Freeman and Phillip Lindsay. How do their skill sets differ?

Lindsay is an exciting, explosive player that can catch passes out of the backfield and breakaway on running plays. Freeman isn’t as talented as a receiver out of the backfield and he’s less likely to break off a big run, though he is a talented runner. If Denver can build a lead in New York, they will likely lean on Freeman to close out the game — he’s a bigger back than Lindsay and he can wear defenses down.

How’s Case Keenum working out in Denver thus far? Pretty much as expected?

Depends on what you were expecting. For those expecting a 22-TD, 7-INT season like he had with the Vikings last year, Keenum has been a disappointment. He’s thrown just three touchdown passes and five interceptions through four games. The Broncos need him to start playing better if they’re going to have a shot of reaching the playoffs.

What’s your final score prediction for Sunday’s game?

Denver is coming off back-to-back losses, and with the Rams on deck next week, Sunday’s contest is essentially a must-win game. Going up against a rookie quarterback will certainly help the Broncos’ chances. Our official prediction is Broncos 27, Jets 17


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