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Denver Broncos: Players who can step up big time vs. Chiefs

By Sayre Bedinger

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Running back Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos stiff arms cornerback Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Running back Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos stiff arms cornerback Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Doug Martin #28 of the Oakland Raiders is hit by linebacker Josey Jewell #47 of the Denver Broncos during a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Doug Martin #28 of the Oakland Raiders is hit by linebacker Josey Jewell #47 of the Denver Broncos during a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Josey Jewell

Injured player: Brandon Marshall (questionable)

The Broncos’ linebacker group was outstanding against the Arizona Cardinals, led by Von Miller and Todd Davis along with rookie Bradley Chubb.

One player whose consistency has been a question mark this season is Brandon Marshall, who has just 32 tackles in seven games and is on pace for his lowest total since his injury-shortened 2016 season when he played just 11 games.

Marshall is officially listed as questionable for this game, and we could see the Broncos try and get Josey Jewell more involved anyway.

Jewell has been one of the Broncos’ most consistent players when on the field defensively, no matter how sparse those opportunities have been.

One reason why Jewell might get some more run in this game? Kareem Hunt. The Broncos will have to use a team approach to stopping Hunt, whether he’s getting the ball as a running back or receiver.

Hunt is one of the NFL’s best players at breaking first contact and gaining yards after the fact, but perhaps Jewell can keep him wrapped up and limit those second-chance yards.

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