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Denver Broncos: Stars from opening victory over Seahawks

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos after recovering a fumble off of a bad snap in the fourth quarter of at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit by linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos after recovering a fumble off of a bad snap in the fourth quarter of at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a second quarter six yard touchdown on a pass play against the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a second quarter six yard touchdown on a pass play against the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Emmanuel Sanders has a field day

Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has shown that he is a reliable pass catcher for the Broncos.

Since joining the Broncos as a free agent back in 2014, Sanders has recorded 4,261 receiving yards off of 313 receptions. He was Keenum’s go-to receiver in Sunday’s win, catching ten passes for 135 yards and a touchdown. His longest reception was for 43 yards.

Sanders and the other receivers in Denver finally catch a break after catching passes from three different quarterbacks during the 2017 season. It has been obvious since Keenum arrived in Denver that Sanders is much happier now that he has one quarterback to throw him the ball.

He no longer has to wonder who will be at quarterback each week.

For any offensive player, it is important to know who will be under center for the team. It is much easier for players to gain chemistry with one quarterback as opposed to having multiple guys throw them the ball or hand the ball off to them throughout the 16-game season.

Sanders didn’t just help himself during the victory. His accomplishments helped open up the run game. The win was a team effort, and Sanders clearly did his part. He is off to a great start to the 2018 season.

Multiple Broncos receivers are expected to make a huge impact in 2018. Week One was Emmanuel Sanders’ week.

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