NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
DENVER BRONCOS 7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
Next Game vs Browns · Tue 1:15AM
DEN -5.5 TOTAL 41.5
#DENvsDAL: Brandon McManus' 53-yard FG puts Broncos ahead 16-0 Broncos K Brandon McManus' 53-yard field goal puts the Broncos ahead 16-0.
#DENvsDAL: Jonathon Cooper sneaks up on Dak Prescott for sack OLB Jonathon Cooper sneaks up on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott for a sack.
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#DENvsDAL: Bridgewater's laser to Sutton sneaks into nearly impossible window Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater throws a laser to WR Courtland Sutton.
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Bridgewater's laser to Sutton sneaks into impossible window Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's laser to wide receiver Courtland Sutton sneaks into an impossible window.
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WATCH: Broncos' Javonte Williams powers through Cowboys blockade for 30-yard gain Javonte Williams is hard man to take down.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Cowboys Block Punt But It Gives the Broncos a First Down?
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McTelvin Agim - Injures knee Sunday Agim (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.
Impact Agim injured his knee in the first half of the Broncos' Week 9 matchup against the Cowboys. If he is unable to return, then Shamar Stephen may see increased snaps during the remainder of Sunday's contest.
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#DENvsDAL: Melvin Gordon III scores on 3-yard run The Broncos offensive line paves the way for RB Melvin Gordon III's 3-yard touchdown.
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#DENvsDAL: Jerry Jeudy hauls in 25-yard sideline reception Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy pulls in a 25-yard sideline grab.
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#DENvsDallas: Javonte Williams shows his speed on 17-yard burst Broncos RB Javonte Williams shows off his speed on a 17-yard burst.
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#DENvsDAL: Bridgewater hits Patrick for 44-yard touchdown down the left sideline Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater hits WR Tim Patrick for a 44-yard TD down the left sideline.
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#DENvsDAL: Justin Simmons end Cowboys' first drive with huge fourth-down stop Broncos safety Justin Simmons stops Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliot on fourth down.
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Week 9: Cowboys vs Broncos ' 2021 Views of the Week 9 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos, at AT&T Stadium.
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Pregame Week 9: Cowboys vs Broncos ' 2021 Views of pregame before the Week 9 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium.
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Bobby Massie - Questionable with ankle issue Massie suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's game against Dallas and is questionable to return.
Impact Massie suffered the injury in the first half of Sunday's matchup. It's unclear if he will be able to return, but Cameron Fleming has taken over at right tackle for the time being.
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Justin Simmons flies in like a rocket on fourth-down stop Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons flys in like a rocket on a fourth-down stop.
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Teddy Two Gloves Hits Tim Patrick over Diggs for the TD!
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Drew Lock - Tests positive for virus Lock's placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Sunday's game against the Cowboys was the result of a positive test for the virus, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact According to Klis, Lock learned Saturday that a non-team-related close contact had tested positive for the virus, and the quarterback was subsequently deemed positive himself after undergoing tests late Saturday and early Sunday. Fortunately for Denver, top signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater wasn't placed in the protocol after testing negative Sunday, clearing the way for him to start against Dallas, while No. 3 quarterback Brett Rypien serves as his backup. Since Lock is vaccinated, he'll be eligible to rejoin the Broncos whenever he's asymptomatic and tests negative on two occasions at least 24 hours apart. He'll thus have a chance at being ready to reclaim backup duties for the Broncos' next game Nov. 14 against the Eagles.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos Stop Cowboys on 4th & Drive for TD
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Mike Purcell - Remains out Purcell (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Purcell is in line for his second consecutive absence, though he logged three limited practices this week. Assuming he doesn't suffer a setback, he could reasonably be expected to return in Week 10 against Philadelphia. DeShawn Williams projects to take over more snaps along the Broncos' defensive line.
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Malik Reed - Won't face Dallas Reed (hip) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Reed was on a downward trajectory throughout the week, as he began without an injury designation before not being able to practice at all Friday. That makes it little surprise that he will be unable to suit up. Reed has logged four sacks this season, so the Denver pass rush will feel his absence. Jonathon Cooper is expected to step up in Reed's absence.
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Noah Fant - Not available Sunday Fant (illness) won't play in Sunday's game at Dallas, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact As predicted by coach Vic Vangio on Friday, Fant was unable to make his way through league protocols and be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus Tuesday. He'll thus yield primary TE duties to Albert Okwuegbunam (knee), while Eric Saubert and Andrew Beck are on hand to step in at the position.
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Albert Okwuegbunam - Active in Week 9 Okwuegbunam (knee) is listed as active Sunday at Dallas, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact With Noah Fant out of commission due to a bout with COVID-19, Okwuegbunam will get the start at tight end and likely earn a majority share of snaps afforded Broncos tight ends with just Eric Saubert and Andrew Beck to contend with at the position. Okwuegbunam's practice reps were capped this week due to a knee injury, though, so it's not certain that he'll be the unquestioned No. 1 TE. On the season, he's been on point as a receiver, hauling in 12 of 13 passes for 91 yards and one touchdown.
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Brett Rypien - Ascends to No. 2 role Week 9 Rypien will serve as the backup quarterback behind starter Teddy Bridgewater in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Impact Aside from exiting early in Week 4 with a concussion, Bridgewater has been healthy and has started every game this season, resulting in Rypien being a fixture on the inactive list as the team's No. 3 quarterback. However, with top backup Drew Lock moving to the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Rypien will get the chance to dress Week 9. The Broncos haven't revealed whether Lock tested positive for the virus or if he was ruled out for contact tracing, making it unclear if Rypien will remain the No. 2 signal-caller beyond this week.
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Drew Lock - Out Sunday due COVID-19 protocols The Broncos placed Lock on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact Lock becomes the third Broncos player to be ruled out for Week 9 due to COVID-19 protocols, joining tight end Noah Fant and guard Netane Muti. Both Fant and Muti were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list as a result of positive tests of the virus, but it's unclear if Lock also tested positive or if he was merely ruled out as a close contact of an infected person or persons. In any case, Brett Rypien will step in as the backup to starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with Lock out Sunday.
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