Brandon Marshall. I’m sure he’ll once again be the focal point of our offense like he was against San Diego. I wonder how he’ll fare against Rasheen Mathis, who I believe is one of the more underrated corners in the league, but I fully expect Marshall to get a ton of looks and make his fair share of plays.

Bottomline, our defense will have to step up once against like it did against Tampa and, more importantly perhaps, the special teams will have to be just as special.

First off, we don’t know yet how much the current injuries will affect Young, Scheff, and Royal. One or all could still be available. I don’t see Pittman as a workhorse at his age, however for him to get 15 carries this game might not be a bad thing as his tough running style will be necessary against the physical Jag D. That being said, the Jag’s have been susceptible to the run this year, so our running game may be able to get some good things done. If that is the case, we may be able to throw it down field if the Jag’s start keying on the run. If we can slow down their vaunted running game, we will be in good shape. I don’t think Gerrard is good enough to beat us. As far as the offensive game plan, I am interested to see what Shanny and Bates come up with. It is my understanding that Hillis was not injured but attending a funeral last week so he should be back for the Jag’s. I like our chances in this game.

Peyton Hillis gives us so many attacking options: as a RB, as an H Back, as a TE in certain looks and as a catching FB/RB.
That kid will come up big for us before the season is done.
He already has when he took the dump off pass from Jay Cutler for 14 yards when we were on our own 1…..thats the type of play he brings to the table.
Thanks Broncofan.

has been able to show creativity so far this season. From shootouts to dumpoffs. I am All Ready!

I am a big fan of Andre Hall’s. He is a small, compact, bowling-ball type runner with speed to boot. He makes quick cuts and then gets downhill. Pittman will be used but I honestly don’t think he will have a big game as he played his heart out last week and the Jags are a very physical team. Speed is what is needed and, with young hurt, Hall is not only our best option for speed, but also a very good option. He also runs very hard and pushes for the extra yard on every touch.

That being said, I think we will see alot of quick hits to Stokely and Marshall as well as a TE. Also look for RBs getting the dump off out of the backfield as well as quite a few screens. Once the Jags start moving in towards the line to stop the run and dump offs, expect the mis-direction bootlegs with stokely in the middle, the TE towards the sideline and BMarsh going deep on the double moves. Mathis is a great CB who also has some size (6’1" 190) but BMarsh has exceptional size and is one of the best route runners in the game and will get Mathis on the double move atleast twice in this game.

From what I understand, it was an ankle sprain. It could limit production, but it sounds like Royal will play.

Quick Stats: Jacksonville is ranked: 26th in total Offense / 21st in total Defense

I’d like to address the Denver D in this game. I remember a few weeks ago, the O-Line of the Jags was down to one starter. Thus far the Jags have allowed 13 sacks and Denver only 2 for the season. (Wow, whens the last time the Denver O-line held against so few sacks) While the Jags are the 8th worst in the League, Denver is tied with Tennessee with the fewest sacks allowed.

On Defense, Denver has made 9 sacks, and the Jags 8 sacks for the season. Denver wins in the trenches on both sides of the ball when looking at sacks. I have no stats for “hurry ups” and “pressure”.
So to me the “armchair QB”, I believe Denver will be able to take advantage in pressuring Garrard. Garrard has only thrown for 3 td’s and 4 int’s all season, and with a weaker O-line, their running game is suffering.

My take is look for Denver to have a good game on both sides of the ball.

Broncofan:

Look for Shanahan to activate Spencer Larsen AND Peyton Hillis. I think Peyton will see some time at RB, and some packages will be created to use his skills out of the back field as a catcher. Michael Pittman will be used in a rotation with Andre Hall, and I actually see him and Hillis getting more touches than Andre Hall.

Solid thinking. I was musing over the Larsen/Hillis thing this am – You guys know that I’m a big fan of both. I saw Larsen just level someone (lousy TV – didn’t get the number) on one of Pittman’s runs and realized that if Hillis, as a solid receiver who can block well, loses his job to a man whose calling card has been monster hits on ST, we have the best tandem as FB that I can recall in the history of the Broncos. Firstfan and a few others can correct me here, but I don’t recall two players this kind of talent simultaneously at that position. Big kudos to Shanahan and the Goodmans on this.

I would also look for some more screen passes to Pittman in order to limit the pass rush but also to force the sfeties up, and then look for depper balls to Marshall and Stokely.

This is a thought-provoking post but I think boydy2669’s passport to lala land has never been stamped!

That Stokley is gonna have a HUGE game. Maybe Dlax also. Cuz I have heard that Royal could be out up to 2 weeks. IMO I would rather sit Eddie until after the bye so the Broncos can have him good for the end of the season. I saw Pitt abuse the Jax secondary so I feel good about Denver abusing them. Plus Cutler is a better QB than Big Ben (i am sooooo biased) and Denver does a better OL

I don’t think that Nate Jack is that big of a dropoff from Scheff (Nate was the starter at the beginning of the year)…

and I don’t think that Hall is that big of a dropoff from Young (remember many of us at MHR were advocating for Hall to be the starter in preseason).

Royal is the biggest loss; however, with BMarsh, Stokley, Martinez, and DJack I think we’ll be okay for a couple of games.

Nevertheless, Jacksonville has always been a tough team for us…this should be a good game.

Thanks for the kudos.
I am really enjoying being on this board…some great information and discussions.
I am liking the way this team is heading.
is anyone else looking forward to Ryan Torain coming back…I really want to see what this kid has got!!!

1st) Garrard CAN beat you. He just lead two game winning drives at crunch time vs Indy and Houston. Don’t underestimate one of the game’s best new QB’s.

2nd) Of course you like your chances, you’re a Broncos fan

3rd) This will be a good game. Our lines and Secondary is banged up, which doesn’t bode well against a Jay Cutler & Co.

However, when a team is so good that injuries don’t make a difference, then you’re in good shape. Scheffler is likely out, and Royal and Young may play hurt, but I’m not worried about the offense in the slightest. Injuries to the defense worry me, but the offense is just overloaded with fantastic talent right now.