Denver Broncos: 3 Players to watch vs. Bills
By Bruce Matson
1. Keep An Eye On The Left Tackle
Garett Bolles, Denver’s starting left tackle, exited the game on Sunday with what seemed to be a serious injury that could have kept him off the field for a few weeks, but he’s back practicing with the team on a limited basis. There’s a chance the he may suit up against the Bills. His mobility might be limited if he does play this week, so don’t be surprised if he gets beat on a few plays. Hopefully, he’s close enough to full health and is able to provide a positive impact for the offensive line.
If Bolles doesn’t play, then we could see either Donald Stephenson or Allen Barbre starting at left tackle. This is Stephenson’s sixth year in the league and he previously played four years with the Kansas City Chiefs before signing with the Broncos in 2016. He has plenty of experience under his belt and is talented enough to fill the void if Bolles can’t go on Sunday.
This will be Barbre’s 10th season in the league with stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks. He also has a lot of experience and is also talented enough to keep thing afloat if the Broncos needs him to start.
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Keep an eye on who is playing left tackle this week. Expect the Bills to try and take advantage of the limited personnel on the offensive line this week. The left tackle’s play is going to be crucial to the offense’s success.