Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) (Rick Scuteri, AP)
COLTS at BRONCOS
8:15 p.m., Broncos by 3, 43 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: It’s the Underachievement Bowl. More was expected of Denver and Indy after trades for Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan, respectively, and the offensive problems go even deeper than the two QBs. The Colts may be missing RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and with Ryan’s top target, WR Michael Pittman Jr., up against a tough matchup in Patrick Surtain II. Ryan is looking his age and his offensive line is getting pushed around — not a good scenario against the Broncos’ front if he is forced to take to the air.
Wilson, who will play in spite of a sore right shoulder, began to connect with wideouts Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, throwing for two TDs in last week’s loss. Although second-year RB Javonte Williams is out for the season, Melvin Gordon can still provide capable backfield play. Bottom line: if either of these two QBs is going to bust out, it’s going to be Wilson. Combined, the teams are averaging 40.8 ppg. Both defensive units are pretty good so we’re going under the total.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Broncos and the under.
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Originally published at Tribune News Service