Kubiak announced Monday that Osweiler would start agains tthe New England Patriots while Manning continued to recover.
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The quarterback will likely wear a walking cast for the next week or two to help the healing, according to the NFL.
“We thought it was just spasms and a strain”, Donnell said of the injury, which he initially suffered while making a catch against the Saints.
“He’s happy for his team that we won a big game [Sunday]”. That’s the most important thing for us. They’re just going to do the same thing they do every week. “That’s hard enough for us”.
Kubiak had already said Osweiler was his starter this week when the Broncos (8-2) host the unbeaten Patriots (10-0). They are very aggressive. So this is a game where you certainly have to try and limit your mistakes as best you can. The offense did get down there again and they did reach the endzone. His counterpart, Gary Kubiak, is 1-4 against Patriots….
New England is undefeated and yet battling through plenty of issues. He was cut prior to the season and has not played since. “I think it’s really about the system”. “It’s a long season”. “He’s got to feel good about the first step”. There are always challenges to overcome every week. He said he’s ready to go up against the Pats tough defense who are good at putting pressure on the quarterbacks. “I don’t think that can be understated”.
“What’s happening guys?” Manning said with a smile.
The latest injury setback is certain to fuel speculation about Manning’s future.
Is this an indication of the end of the Manning Era in Denver and the NFL? It’s a lot of work preparing for this defense.
“Today is not about me”, Osweiler said Sunday. I said I didn’t know you Mr. Elway, but I do know Peyton Manning. He’s been a tremendous player.
Sunday the Broncos face Tom Brady’s Patriots.
Anunike had a dominant preseason debut, was injured, kept on the active roster to start the season, and has played and been active for a number of games this season.
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Along with that play-action comes the higher usage of tight ends. “He’s engaged in the meetings, engaged in game plans, knows what’s going on”. While many betting lines were close this week along with scores, one game stood out as a surprising blowout. The first key has been stopping the run. Assuming Manning does not return in 2016, the Broncos will have to decide whether or not to commit to Osweiler in free agency this offseason. He will attempt some brief workouts with the team this time around. OLB Von Miller has four sacks in last three games against Patriots…. As an athlete, you respect what the team doctors have to say and what the trainers have to say, but you’ve got to do your due diligence. Ware has been dealing with a back injury. He also had another interception called back on penalties. The Broncos Week 15 game will be played on December 20.
