November 22nd 2024.
The Denver Broncos may have to face the Oakland Raiders without one of their key defensive players, as Zach Allen's heel injury has put his status for Sunday's game in question. Allen, who had a limited practice on Wednesday for rest purposes, was able to fully participate on Thursday but was limited again on Friday due to the injury.
If Allen is unable to play, it would be a significant loss for the Broncos' defense, which currently ranks first in sacks and second in pressures. This season, Allen has been one of the top defensive linemen in the league, with five sacks and 46 pressures, tying him for seventh in the league. His absence would surely be felt on the field.
In other injury news, safety Brandon Jones is expected to return to the lineup after missing last week's game against the Falcons with an abdominal injury. He was able to fully participate in practice for the last two days, after being limited on Wednesday. Left guard Ben Powers is also expected to play, despite being sidelined and limited earlier in the week.
Unfortunately, linebacker Drew Sanders and wide receiver Josh Reynolds will not be activated from the injured reserve list and will not be available for Sunday's game. Reynolds, who underwent minor finger surgery, was also involved in a shooting incident in Denver last month, according to an affidavit.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton shared that the team has spent a lot of time preparing for Raiders' star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Payton mentioned that the offense has been working on the protection plan, and it will require some adjustments. Crosby has caused problems for the Broncos in the past, with 15.5 sacks in 11 games against Denver. In their previous matchup in Week 5, Crosby had two sacks.
The Raiders' offense has also undergone some changes in their coaching staff, and their secondary is dealing with several injuries. However, the Broncos know they can always count on Crosby to be a game-wrecker on the edge. Quarterback Bo Nix praised Crosby's relentless motor and his ability to get into his opponent's head.
Despite the changes and injuries on the Raiders' side, Payton knows that Crosby is a force to be reckoned with. He mentioned the importance of numbers 98 and 89, which are Crosby's jersey numbers. As the Broncos prepare for Sunday's game, they can expect a tough challenge from Crosby on the field.
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