Today at 1:00 p.m. ET the Denver Broncos (3-1) will head to the Meadowlands to take on the New York Jets (1-4) in a matchup that, on paper, does not favor Gang Green. Watch the game on CBS or live stream it by clicking this link. Broncos fans can tune in to the radio broadcast on 850 KOA, while Jets fans may do likewise on 98.7 ESPN New York.
The Jets have myriad issues coming into this matchup. Their pass defense is ranked in the bottom 10 of the NFL, while Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has engineered the league's second-best passing offense so far.
Last week Manning carved up the Cardinals' secondary for 479 yards and four touchdowns, while wide receiver Demaryius Thomas had a field day catching Manning's passes; Thomas alone accounted for 226 yards through the air, including an 86-yard strike.
The Jets' problems aren't just in the secondary though. Their vaunted defensive line is banged up, and there is tumult in the offense as well. Quarterback Geno Smith is under fire for his inconsistent play, as well as displaying poor leadership. His backup Michael Vick entered the game last week but fared no better, and admitted this week he wasn't prepared to play.
With all that's going wrong, however, Manning is wary of the wounded and desperate Jets. "This is a stout defense; tough against the run, causes you a lot of pass protection issues, No. 1 in sacks, a lot of three-and-outs," Manning said.
"It's difficult for an offense because they give you a lot of different looks. It's a challenge for us in the passing game and the run game, handling just their physical talent and handling just the different looks they give, as well."
Broncos Injury Report
Montee Ball RB Groin Did Not Participate In Practice Out David Bruton S Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Andre Caldwell WR Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Christopher Harris CB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Lerentee McCray LB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Brandon McManus K right Groin Full Participation in Practice Probable Michael Schofield T Not Injury Related Full Participation in Practice Probable Juwan Thompson RB Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable
Jets Injury Report
Joshua Bush S Quadricep Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful Willie Colon G Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable Jeffrey Cumberland TE Illness Full Participation in Practice Probable Breno Giacomini T Back Full Participation in Practice Probable Damon Harrison DT Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Chris Johnson RB Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable Nick Mangold C Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable DeMarcus Milliner CB Quadricep Full Participation in Practice Probable Eric Decker WR Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Questionable David Harris LB Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable David Nelson WR Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable Darrin Walls CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
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