Game Information
Who: Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals
When: Thursday October 18th, 2018
Where: State Farm Stadium
Time: 8:20 PM EST/6:20 PM MST
TV Station: FOX and NFL Network
Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews (sideline reporter), Kristina Pink (sideline reporter), Mike Pereira (rules analysis)
Broadcast Map: This game is televised nationally on FOX and NFL Network, so everyone will get the game
Injuries
Denver Broncos:
LG Ron Leary (Achilles) Out for Season
CB Adam Jones (thigh) OUT
EDGE Shane Ray (ankle/wrist) OUT
OT Jared Veldheer (knee) OUT
S Dymonte Thomas (Chest) OUT
Arizona Cardinals:
S Tre Boston (shoulder/ribs) OUT
OG Mike Iupati (back) OUT
OG Jeremy Vujnovich (hamstring) OUT
OG Justin Pugh (hand) Questionable
CB Jamar Taylor (back) Questionable
As we knew back on Monday, the Broncos lost a key part to the offensive line as Ron Leary will be forced to miss the remainder of the season with an Achilles injury. The team has yet to place him on injured reserve, so that move could be coming soon. If not before the game, then during the team’s mini bye.
Denver will only have three edge rushers this week, for the time being, with Shane Ray missing Thursday’s game. Denver will be short in the secondary with the absence of Adam Jones and Dymonte Thomas.
Veldheer and Leary’s injuries means that Max Garcia will play in place of Leary and Billy Turner will get another start at right tackle.
For the Cardinals, the biggest injury, in my opinion, is Tre Boston. That could play a big part in the Broncos attack on offense. It also does not help having two guards out and another questionable. Denver’s pass rush and run defense could thrive.