Broncos cannot run from the truth: Slowing Josh Jacobs critical to victory. Jacobs averages 103 yards per game vs. Denver
Sean Payton’s Monday video-free Zoom call was about as brief as Nathaniel Hackett’s tenure in Denver. It lasted 3 minutes, 58 seconds. No time to discuss the sports’ biggest headline – he did not see Coach Deion Sanders lead CU to victory – no small talk about the passing of his friend and music legend Jimmy Buffett – and little interest in exploring rivalry talk – that suits the college game, he explained.
How did the Broncos get here? Beyond questionable clock management, tire-fire special teams play and forgettable offense, running back Josh Jacobs cannot be dismissed. He is 7-0 in his career against the Broncos, rushing for 721 yards and nine touchdowns. In the Raiders’ last two wins, he boasts 335 yards and two scores.
The Raiders feature a different look with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback – he is injury prone but is 40-17 as a starter – and a superstar at receiver – Davante Adams blitzed the Broncos for 16 catches, 242 yards and two touchdowns a year ago. But when looking at the Raiders’ wins over Denver, it is impossible to ignore Jacobs’ impact.
If the Broncos can temper his impact and make Las Vegas one dimensional, their chances of winning increase dramatically. It will also reveal a cultural shift if Denver takes the fight to the Raiders, delivers the first punch in the face. Even though the Broncos were a strong defensive team last season – they return seven starters – they tailed off over the final six weeks, the lack of offense creating elasticity that eventually snapped.
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