Nothing went proper for the Broncos this season, and the injury bug engulfing a large chunk of the crew ravaged their luck.
Per Spotrac, Denver has 18 gamers on injured reserve, the most in the league.
Some are starters like large receiver Tim Patrick and working again Javonte Williams, who might’ve helped the Broncos hapless scoring offense (14.9 factors per recreation) that ranks final via 13 video games.
Patrick got here off a career-high 53 receptions in 2021 and appeared poised for a greater marketing campaign earlier than tearing his ACL in coaching camp.
Williams averaged 4.3 yards per carry, which tied the highest common for a Broncos working again this season, earlier than additionally struggling a season-ending ACL tear in Week 4.
Even Broncos, who aren’t on injured reserve, handled unrelenting ache plaguing them all through the season.
Promising second-year linebacker Baron Browning battled a nagging hip flexor, recording one sack in 4 video games since returning in Week 11.
Russell Wilson suffered a concussion in a Week 14 loss to the Chiefs, wanted an injection for his proper shoulder after a Week 5 loss to the Colts and missed Week 7 as a consequence of a hamstring injury.
The Broncos cannot use the accidents as an excuse for all of their issues, however they did not assist.
The finest groups in the NFL keep wholesome. According to Spotrac, the Eagles and Chiefs have six gamers on IR, a 3rd of the Broncos’ whole.
Philadelphia and Kansas City stand atop the Super Bowl odds desk at No.2 and No.3, per Oddschecker.
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