Offensive weapons getting healthy
We are still a few days away from kickoff, so the injury status of several players is still up in the air. However, Judge indicated to the media that most of them have been progressing well, making the team optimistic that they'll be able to suit up.
"I'd say a number of these guys coming back right now, we're optimistic about all of them, to be honest with you," Judge said Monday. "We'll see how they do throughout this week in practice. Saw a lot of guys make a lot of gains last week. There are a lot of guys that are getting reintroduced to the team that missed some time in training camp. I'd say it was a productive week in terms of them making progress with the team on the field. Obviously, this week will be a big thing for them."
The most anticipated return to the field is that of running back Saquon Barkley, who has not appeared in a game since tearing his ACL in Week 2 last year. Barkley has looked good at practice and recently moved to live contact at practice. But Judge told the media that a final decision would not be made on the star running back until later in the week.
The team is optimistic that several wide receivers will be on the field for the opener. Kenny Golladay, one of the team's big off-season acquisitions, injured his hamstring during training camp but has made great progress over the last few weeks. Additionally, rookie Kadarius Toney appears to have a good chance of making his NFL debut this weekend. The two newcomers, combined with Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton, should provide Jones with a talented group of receivers.
Tight end Evan Engram was injured during the final preseason game against the Patriots, and his status remains up in the air. But veteran Kyle Rudolph appears ready to suit up after sitting out most of training camp.
Slowing down Denver's pass rush
The Giants announced the unofficial depth chart for Week 1 on Tuesday. While most of it remained the same from the last depth chart the team released during the preseason, there was one notable change along the offensive line. Veteran Nate Solder was listed as the starter at right tackle, taking the spot from second-year tackle Matt Peart. Solder joins Will Hernandez, Nick Gates, Shane Lemieux and Andrew Thomas as the starters along the O-line.
The Broncos ranked ninth in the league in sacks last season, taking down opposing quarterbacks 42 times. The unit is led by their talented pass rushing duo of Bradley Chubb and veteran Von Miller. Chubb is coming off his first Pro Bowl campaign, registering 7.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss and 19 quarterback hits in 14 games. Miller missed the entire 2020 campaign with a tendon injury, but appears healthy and ready to go. In addition to the two edge rushers, the Broncos also have Malik Reed (8.0 sacks) and Dre'Mont Jones (6.5 sacks) rounding out their strong pass rush.
"Look, these are very, very talented players," Judge said about Miller and Chubb. "These are two of the best edge rushers in the game. Now look, to miss a guy like Von Miller for the season last year, that's a shame to everyone who's involved in football. ... Seeing this guy back in the game, that's good for football. Now, he's a tough competitor and it's a great challenge, but to see him come off the edge, whether he's trying to dip and get the edge on you with that great get-off and speed or it's that spin-move coming back inside because you overplay the outside because you're worried about him beating you outside and you give up the inside. This guy is a different level of player."
"Definitely a dominant group at outside linebacker," Thomas said about Chubb and Miller. "Both very talented. We'll have to be on our A game to block them."
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