The Broncos take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. What do you believe is the key to a win?
Ty, as I alluded to before, there will be multiple keys to victory. However, if I have to narrow it down to just one, I think it will come down to run defense. Let’s face it, the offense has been bad for this season and last. Yet, the Broncos are 21-7 over the past two years in spite of the terrible offensive production.
It’s going to be on the defenses shoulders as it has been, and they need to deliver, something they couldn’t do a week ago against Oakland. It won’t be easy with a Hall of Fame quarterback on the other side, but if they can make the Saints one dimensional, limiting Drew Brees will be manageable. If the Saints get the run game going, the Broncos pass rushers will not be able to pin their ears back and pressure Brees—this will likely spell disaster for the Broncos.
Which player on the Broncos roster will be the X-Factor?
The X-Factor for this game will be Andy Janovich. Against the Texans, the Broncos run game was as good as it’s been all year in no large part due to Janovich.
However, Janovich suffered a broken hand in the game and has been limited the past two weeks due to playing with a club on his hand. His blocking technique hasn’t been nearly as sound, and he has appeared to be pulling up on blocks.
It has been reported that the club is coming off this week, meaning Janovich should be back to his helmet wrecking ways. This run game needs a healthy Janovich to clear the way for whoever is running the ball.
On a side-note, look for Kapri Bibbs to get the opportunity to carry the ball a lot more after a strong showing in the running/passing game a week ago—one of the lone bright spots coming out of the Raiders game.
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