Vance Joseph, who celebrated his 45th birthday this week, has a chance to increase upon his brilliance as Denver Broncos head coach…
Sunday, the Denver Broncos hit the road for the first time under new head coach Vance Joseph. Awaiting them is an opportunistic Buffalo Bills squad.
For years, the Broncos struggled in the notorious 1:00 pm EDT/EST window which is when they will be playing at Buffalo.
However, the Broncos have won 14 of their last 17 games (.823) in this broadcast window. All of these games have been on the road, incidentally.
The Broncos will have early games (for now) at Philadelphia, Washington and Miami, later this season as well.
The 45-year-old Joseph has the chance to be the 4th coach in team history to start 3-0 Sunday.
With the Broncos still facing the toughest schedule in the NFL in 2017 (opponents were .578 in 2016) starting 2-0 was essential. The resurgent Broncos’ offense has received a shot in the arm from offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.
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The Broncos are averaging 33 points a game, third-best in the NFL. Additionally, they run for a league-best 159 yards per game through two games.
C.J. Anderson is fourth in the NFL at rushing with 199 yards per game. He also has 242 scrimmage yards in 2017 and two total touchdowns.
Fellow back Jamaal Charles is averaging 4.5 yards a carry this season so he’s still producing highly. It remains to be seen when Devontae Booker shows up in the lineup again.
Joseph said on Monday that he has to get in football shape. Beyond that, if he plays, he plays.
Meanwhile, QB Trevor Siemian has an NFL-best 6 touchdown passes and has thrown them on 60 passes. That’s spectacular. He has two interceptions as well, and tends to hold onto the ball too long. Nevertheless, with McCoy tutoring him, the sky seems to be the limit for him.
Defensively, the Bills are fourth in total defense (234.5 yards per game) and fourth in scoring defense (10.5 points).
However, as the injury report attests, star defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is out for Sunday’s game.
#Broncos-Bills injury report heavily favors Denver. Bills without starting LT Cordy Glenn AND starting DT Marcell Dareus pic.twitter.com/MnZbc8QyR3
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 22, 2017
The Broncos’ defense is also fourth against the run, giving up only 52 yards per game. For a Bills offense featuring swift QB Tyrod Taylor and RB LeSean McCoy, this gives them a great chance to succeed.
The saying has always been since I’ve followed football, that defense travels with you.
If so, everyone will have to sufficiently hydrate. As our friend, WVIB meteorologist (Channel 4 Buffalo) Kaylee Wendt tells us, it’s a hot one in Buffalo.
Heading to the Bills game tomorrow?! It will be hot, but it will be awesome not to sit in the snow to see our team! pic.twitter.com/seo9GMK9VL
— Kaylee Wendt (@KayleeWendt) September 23, 2017
If any Bills fans happen upon us, treat them kindly, the Broncos’ way.
GO BRONCOS!!!