Cleveland’s run game never lost a step after star running back Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers
If the Minnesota Vikings ran the ball the entire game against Denver, the outcome might’ve been different.
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has coached his tail off in recent weeks. Denver has gone from allowing 70 points to the Miami Dolphins to forcing 13 turnovers in four games. However, its run defense remains an issue, which doesn’t bode well against Cleveland on Sunday, as the Browns have one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL.
“I’m impressed every year when I watch (the Browns),” head coach Sean Payton said. “They’ve always got a good run game plan. We know that heading into this game.
Denver showed signs of improvement as a run defense when it held the Kansas City Chiefs to 62 rushing yards in Week 8. But the Broncos have taken a step back since the bye week, allowing 367 rushing yards in two games.
Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper said the team’s issues stem from players not staying in their gaps and being where they are supposed to be.
Leave a Reply