The Broncos, the NFL's whipping boys, face the surprising young Jets at home this week. Fresh off a big victory against the Packers, the Jets are a much improved club, not just since last year, but since the beginning of the season. They have put close to double the points on the board than the Broncos over the last three weeks, and allowed less. NY is 8th vs 30th on offense in the red zone. Their run game has improved dramatically this season. Their defense over the last three weeks has been a match to a tough Broncos' defense, stronger against the run, and improving against the pass.
The Broncos will be without Wilson this week, and have struggled to protect their passer this season. Their run game is average and has dropped off since the season's start, and they have been prone to turnovers. The Broncos' strength is their pass defense; they are 5th in yards allowed, first in yards /completion, and have held passers to a minuscule 75 rating. Did I mention very tough on passers, with a 7.09 sack %? They may have their hands full against the Jets' run game; the Broncos have allowed 130 yards a game/L3 even with an easy ride vs the Chargers' light run offense last week.
I am on the Jets this week. The lines are shifting with the news of Wilson's injury. Hop on this one early.