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Bold Predictions: Denver Broncos v. Houston Texans

By Cameron Parker

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) scrambles as offensive guard Michael Schofield (bottom right) holds San Diego Chargers nose tackle Brandon Mebane (92) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) scrambles as offensive guard Michael Schofield (bottom right) holds San Diego Chargers nose tackle Brandon Mebane (92) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Von Miller 2.5 sacks (strip sack)/Shane Ray, Jared Crick One Sack/ Derek Wolfe, Shaq Barrett half sack

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Jared Crick (93) in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Jared Crick (93) in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Broncos defense should understand the weaknesses of Brock Osweiler better than anyone and it should be exposed Monday. Osweiler holds the ball way too long as a quarterback. This gives the defensive line and pass rush linebackers to feast on him like a Whopper from Burger King.

Shane Ray is surely solidifying himself as possibly the future replacement to DeMarcus Ware. Even with no Ware, Shaquille Barrett will add more presence in the pass rush. Barrett will add a half sack, as will Derek Wolfe. Von Miller is playing on another universe and expect him to sack Osweiler two and a half times Monday. Another bold prediction is forcing him to fumble multiple times on strip sacks. Miller will have his say in that category.

Another player goes un-noticed on the defensive line: Jared Crick. Crick played his entire football career, in college and pro with great players. In his time with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, he played next to Ndamukong Suh. Fast forward to years with the Texans, Crick played alongside the best defensive player of this generation: JJ Watt (miss rest of season this year, by the way). Crick plays the Texans for the first time, which should give him extra incentive to prove he made the right decision choosing Denver over Houston.

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