The Denver Broncos are getting their Christmas wishes answered ahead of what will be the most important game of the season on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Cornerback Riley Moss, who has missed each of the last three games, returned to practice and should be good to go for the game. His loss has been a glaring one as the Broncos have used Levi Wallace and Kris Abrams-Draine to fill his shoes. Though Abrams-Draine has played well, getting Moss back against one of the league’s top passing teams is huge.
In addition, the Broncos have 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 as a horse heading into Week 17.
Every Bronco practiced.
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 the spot of Levi Wallace, who was waived.
Broncos loading up at running back for potential playoff run
It seems that the Broncos are gearing up to make their running game as strong as possible for the playoffs. They could be getting help in the nick of time.
Javonte Williams has been largely ineffective this season so the team may need to turn to its young running backs. Audric Estime could lead the way with Jaleel McLaughlin and Watson sprinkled in. 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 attack if they can qualify for the postseason, keeping a fresh player in the game and “riding the hot hand”, as Sean Payton has consistently stated the team will do.
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