Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are feeling good after five wins in a row, while confidence is dropping in Brian Flores and the Dolphins and DK Metcalf and the Seahawks.
The Denver Broncos have lost their second-leading tackler for the season, with LB Alexander Johnson suffering a torn right pectoral muscle Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Monday wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who has not played since suffering an ankle injury in the opener, will do some extra full speed work after the team's walk-throughs this week to gauge his recovery. Fangio had said after Sunday's loss it was "possible'' Jeudy could be ready to play Thursday against the Browns, but said Monday "we'll try and get a barometer on that, and we'll see, but I think the chances of him playing (Thursday) are less than 50 percent right now.''
Broncos coach Vic Fangio, asked Monday about keeping the here-we-go-again feeling that can come with a losing streak from impacting the team, Fangio said: "Well, I have a sign in my office that says 'it's not time to worry, it's time to work.' And that's my motto.''
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After his "good week of practice," the Las Vegas Raiders activated backup quarterback Marcus Mariota off injured reserve on Saturday, as interim coach Rich Bisaccia hinted on Friday in anticipation of Sunday's game in Denver.
The Broncos got a little boost on offense Saturday. As expected, after he had practiced well in recent weeks, the team returned running back Mike Boone to the roster from injured reserve. Boone has not played since suffering a thigh injury training camp. Wide receiver John Brown, who was signed earlier in the week, was elevated from the practice squad for the game against the Raiders. To make room for Boone on the roster, the Broncos put cornerback Mike Ford (knee) on injured reserve.
Broncos coach Vic Fangio also said after Friday's practice there is a "good chance'' WR John Brown, who was signed to the team's practice squad this week, would play at least some against the Raiders. "We like the way he's (practiced) ... See how much he actually does know (in the offense), but he's had a good week so far.''
On CB Ronald Darby, who hasn't played since the season opener due to a hamstring injury, Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Darby will play against the Raiders: "We're going to get him in there.'' Asked if Darby would start the game, Fangio said: "We haven't decided, but he's definitely going to play, be activated, ready to roll.''
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| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 148 | 150 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 147 | 144 |
| Denver | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 126 | 110 |
| Kansas City | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 185 | 176 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(9) | Pat Surtain II | CB | Alabama |
| 2(3) | Javonte Williams | RB | North Carolina |
| 3(35) | Quinn Meinerz | OG | Wisc. Whitewater |
| 3(42) | Baron Browning | OLB | Ohio State |
| 5(8) | Caden Sterns | S | Texas |
| 5(20) | Jamar Johnson | S | Indiana |
| 6(35) | Seth Williams | WR | Auburn |
| 7(9) | Kary Vincent Jr. | CB | LSU |
| 7(11) | Jonathon Cooper | DE | Ohio State |
| 7(26) | Marquiss Spencer | DE | Mississippi State |
