Broncos vs. Cardinals: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, injury report and more

Despite clearing the concussion protocol, the Denver Broncos made the decision to give Russell Wilson another week to recover from a pretty good concussion last week. He’ll be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

“For us, he looks great out there,” Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett said on Friday. “He’s been great. He’s been in meetings. He’s been doing everything great. He’s passed all the concussion protocols and done all that stuff. Just as an organization, we talked about it, and we looked at it. We just wanted to do what’s best. Player safety so important to us, and we just want to do what’s right for him in this situation.”

That kind of decision could have been impacted by how team’s like the Miami Dolphins handling the Tua Tagovailoa concussions and a ‘better safe than sorry’ approach was warranted with Wilson given the sizable and reported-on knot on his forehead after his concussion against the Kansas City Chiefs. Therefore, they are giving the reins to Brett Rypien for this game and it is still a game Denver should find a way to win.

Here’s how to watch.

TV Schedule

Who: Denver Broncos (3-10) vs. Arizona Cardinals (4-9)

When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2:05 P.M. Mile High time

Where: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado

TV Channel: FOX / Channel 7 Denver

Online Streaming: FuboTV

Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), and Evan Washburn (sideline)

Local Radio: KOA - 850 AM & 94.1 FM with Dave Logan (play-by-play), Rick Lewis (analyst), and Susie Wargin (sideline) | Broncos Radio Network

If you are in the ORANGE areas on the map below, you will be able to watch this game on FOX. Alaska and Hawaii will not be carrying this game.

Broncos-Cardinals Betting Odds

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the opening line for the Broncos and Cardinals shifted back and forth as injuries hit Russell Wilson first, then Kyler Murray. After the dust settled, Denver had a slight 2.5-point home edge over Arizona earlier this week. It has since shifted back a half point and stands at a 2-point edge for the Broncos.

Fan Sentiment

Denver Broncos fans don’t think there is anything left Nathaniel Hackett could do to preserve his job beyond this season. Even a strong finish with offensive fireworks wouldn’t be enough to give him a second long for a second season.

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Broncos Podcasts

For this season, we have completely revamped our entire podcasting efforts for 2022. We have added more long-form shows, but have also begun a daily morning news podcast we have dubbed Horse Tracks to keep fans updated on everything that’s going on in a shorter type of episode.

Here are the long-form shows we produce each week.

The Round Up with Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann: Week 15

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Something Something Broncos with Jess Place and Mike DeCicco: Week 15

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Broncos Binge with Rachel Strand and Dalton Coble: Week 15

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Dublin to Denver with Michael McQuaid, Colum Cronin, and Stuart Roche: Week 15

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