The preview says Denver must slow Matthew Stafford, stay committed to the run and improve on third down and in the red zone to beat the Rams Sunday night. The Broncos have converted 6 of 23 third downs and 3 of 7 red-zone trips this season.
Stafford went 22 of 31 for 327 yards, four touchdowns and one interception against the Giants after a rough Week 1. Puka Nacua missed that game; the preview says his availability for Sunday could make Denver’s task harder.
Denver rushed for more than 100 yards against Jacksonville despite RJ Harvey missing the game with a hamstring injury and J.K. Dobbins sitting out most of the second half. Their availability for Sunday was unsettled, though Sean Payton was optimistic. Denver had also committed 17 penalties through two games.
