Author: George Stoia
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Stoia’s report card: Broncos at Titans
Offense The Broncos offense showed signs of improvement in London two weeks ago, scoring three touchdowns for only the second time this season. Quarterback Russell Wilson is also finally starting to look healthy, throwing for 252 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars. But Titans running back Derrick Henry is on a tear, rushing for…
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KJ Hamler, Baron Browning to miss Broncos-Titans with injuries
ENGLEWOOD — Both the Broncos and Titans will be without several key players Sunday in Nashville. For the Titans, defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons, outside linebacker Bud Dupree and inside linebacker Zach Cunningham are all out, while starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill is listed as questionable. For the Broncos, outside linebacker Baron Browning (hip), wide receiver KJ Hamler…
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Broncos notebook: Russell Wilson responds to Pete Carroll’s jab; Dre’Mont Jones speaks on future
ENGLEWOOD — The back and forth between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks won’t stop. This week’s beef between the Broncos quarterback and his former team was sparked when Seahawks coach Pete Carroll took a subtle jab at Wilson Monday. Carroll was asked about Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith’s success — who has since replaced Wilson — and…
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Russell Wilson, Nathaniel Hackett survive Jaguars in London, live to see another week
WEMBLEY — With 3:54 remaining and trailing the Jaguars 17-14, the Broncos were staring a fifth-straight loss in the face, with a lot more on the line beyond another loss. Nathaniel Hackett’s job was possibly on the line. Russell Wilson’s respect across the league was on the line. And Denver’s season — which has already…
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Broncos notes from London: Record-breaking crowd, Chubb prepares for trade deadline, Hamler’s big play
WEMBLEY — Here, the early bird gets the pint. The pints poured at Wembley Stadium for a record crowd could fill the River Thames. The Broncos beat the Jaguars 21-17, and the crowd of 86,215 represented the largest ever to witness an NFL game in the United Kingdom. The NFL has played here since 2007.…
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3 takeaways from Broncos’ 21-17 win over Jaguars in London
WEMBLEY, United Kingdom — The Broncos are finally back in the win column. Denver beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-17 Sunday at Wembley Stadium behind arguably the Broncos best offensive performance of the season. Here are three takeaways from the game: Wilson returns After missing last Sunday with a hamstring injury, quarterback Russell Wilson made his return…
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Broncos have sense of ‘urgency’ in London with playoff hopes on the line vs. Jaguars
LONDON — The past two weeks, against the Chargers and Jets, Broncos safety and team captain Justin Simmons said those games were “must-wins.” And, after four losses in a row, Simmons said it again this week in London as the 2-5 Broncos face the 2-5 Jaguars, with both teams’ seasons on the line. “I’ve said it…
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For Corliss Waitman, the Broncos’ game in London is chance to play in front of family, friends for first time
LONDON — Sitting in section 126 of Wembley Stadium Sunday will be 18 of Corliss Waitman’s closest friends and family. For the Broncos punter, who was born in Belgium and raised in the Netherlands, Sunday will be an extra special occasion. Sixteen of the 18 people attending the international game have never seen him play…
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Broncos’ Russell Wilson set to start against Jaguars
LONDON — Russell Wilson will start for the Broncos Sunday versus the Jaguars, coach Nathaniel Hackett announced Friday. Wilson, who missed last week’s game against the Jets with a hamstring injury, has been a limited participant in practice this week. But Hackett said Friday Wilson has looked good in practice and is ready to play. “Barring…
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Broncos GM George Paton says he’s ‘going to do what’s best for the team’ at trade deadline
LONDON — Broncos GM George Paton isn’t going to show his cards. Paton, who spoke with Denver media Thursday in London, is preparing for the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 1. And while there are several rumors and reports speculating that Paton and the Broncos will be sellers Tuesday, Paton isn’t saying anything that might give…