The Denver Broncos are getting their Christmas wishes granted before what will be the most important game of the season Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Cornerback Riley Moss, who missed each of the last three games, returned to practice and should be ready to play in the game. His loss was glaring as the Broncos used Levi Wallace and Kris Abrams-Draine to fill his shoes. Although Abrams-Draine played well, bringing Moss back against one of the best passing teams in the league is huge.
Additionally, the Broncos also opened the 21 day window for running back Tyler Badie to return from injured reserve. Badie has been out since suffering a scary injury on a rain-soaked field against the New York Jets in Week 4.
Collectively, the Broncos are healthy heading into Week 17.
Every Bronco was practicing.
Riley Moss was a full participant.
Merry Christmas Eve! pic.twitter.com/3E3xUKPrGe
– Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) December 24, 2024
The Broncos promoted running back Blake Watson to the active roster to take Levi Wallace’s place, who was renounced.
Broncos gearing up at running back for potential playoff run
It appears the Broncos are preparing to make their running game as strong as possible for the playoffs. They might receive help in time.
Javonte Williams has been largely ineffective this season, so the team may need to turn to their younger running backs. Audric Estime could lead the way with Jaleel McLaughlin and Watson. But Badie could become a legitimate X-factor.
Before the injury he suffered, he was showing great flashes on the field and the Broncos could use a four-headed offense if they can make the playoffs, keeping a new player in the game and ” showing the hot hand”, like Sean Payton. always said the team would do the trick.
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