Denver Broncos: 4 things we have learned in first 4 games

Injuries might be a league-worst

The Broncos have had major issues with injuries. The only team in the league that might have it worse would be the San Francisco 49ers.

The Broncos lost Von Miller to a devastating, long-term injury before the season even started but who knew that would be just the tip of the iceberg?

In addition to Miller, the Broncos have also lost starting quarterback Drew Lock and his No. 1 target, Courtland Sutton. Oh but that’s not all. Jurrell Casey, A.J. Bouye, DeMarcus Walker and Mark Barron have all suffered injuries that landed them on injured reserve.

The team lost starting right tackle Elijah Wilkinson and we never even got to see the rookie, Justin Strnad, take the field.

In a season where nothing is for sure, teams are having to scramble each week to manage their injured reserve and practice squads like never before. But the Broncos seem to have been hit by the injury bug in an unusually cruel way.

Of course, teams around the league will have no sympathy. Managing injuries is part of the game. This year, the teams that have the best depth are going to be the ones that go furthest in the playoffs.

The Broncos have called upon many players, including three quarterbacks in four games, but there may be too many key cogs to replace by the time the season is over.