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Bold Predictions: Denver Broncos v. New Orleans Saints

By Cameron Parker

Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) hands off the ball to running back Devontae Booker (23) in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) hands off the ball to running back Devontae Booker (23) in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Devontae Booker: 130 yards rushing 2 TDs/55 yards receiving

Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) hands off the ball to running back Devontae Booker (23) in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) hands off the ball to running back Devontae Booker (23) in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Broncos rushing became primed for a big stretch with CJ Anderson and Devontae Booker. Anderson injured his knee resulting in a big void to fill. Booker is the future at the running back position and is primed for a monster future in the offense under Gary Kubiak. The ex-Utah back is a three-down back, but he needs to perform with better offensive line play. It can happen on Sunday.

On the year, the New Orleans allows 4.4 yards on the ground ranking them 12th in the NFL. For, the Broncos to establish any identity in rushing they need to start with the first series. Typically, a start of a game is telling to what the personality for a coach wants that particular Sunday. The Broncos perform against the Saints at 11am in an early test. This makes it imperative for the offense to start fast because the Broncos must find a way to score more than 20 points.

Furthermore, the capabilities are there for the Broncos to maintain some ground attack. However, due to recent struggles from the quarterback and the rest of the team’s offense it is unclear if they show up. Momentum in the running game all hinges on the first series, as stated before. It is essential for the offensive line to hunt like animals on Sunday and they are capable to do it.

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