2022 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Cowboys crack top 5, Packers keep struggling
By Randy Gurzi
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22. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos headed to London this weekend for a game against the Jaguars, who are seasoned vets when it comes to contests across the pond. But Denver wasn’t intimidated and Russell Wilson didn’t let the long flight stop him from getting his high knees in. And as always, the internet had fun with Wilson’s odd behavior, with other teams even enjoying it.
Justin Tucker mocking Russell Wilson: “What are we doing on the plane ride back home? I heard Lamar is gonna be leading us in high knees. Flock nation, let’s fly.”
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 28, 2022
(🎥 Marlon/IG, via @jonas_shaffer)
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Apparently, it worked though as the Broncos were able to get the win. A late touchdown from Latavius Murray with 1:43 to go put them up by four and Trevor Lawrence was picked off on their first play of the ensuing drive.
Now at 3-5, Denver is still technically alive but they still have a lot of work to do in order to become a threat.
Previous: 26th. Washington Commanders. 21. team. 58. .
21. Washington Commanders
All it took to turn things around for the Washington Commanders was to use a quarterback not named Carson Wentz. With Taylor Heinicke under center the past two weeks, they have now won back-to-back games — well, they did beat Chicago with Wentz to make it three in a row, but the fact remains they look more competent with Heinicke under center.
This weekend, they were able to secure a one-point win with the offense going 82 yards in 12 plays capped off by a touchdown run from Heinicke. That score came with just 22 seconds left to play which wasn’t enough time for the Colts. Now at 4-4, they’re still in the race but happen to play in a tough division where the Cowboys and Giants are 6-2 and the Eagles are 7-0.