Can Denver limit tight end Jake Ferguson?
The Broncos’ outside corners, Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss, face arguably their toughest collective test of the season against CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. That duo and quarterback Dak Prescott will find ways to produce. The big question I have for Denver’s defense is whether it can limit red-hot tight end Jake Ferguson.
The Broncos during their 33-32 victory against the New York Giants last week gave up six catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns to tight ends Daniel Bellinger and Theo Johnson. There were coverage breakdowns and a lucky bounce for Johnson on his 41-yard TD in the fourth quarter, but the bottom line was Denver lacked answers against Jaxon Dart and his tight ends. Ferguson leads all NFL tight ends in catches (51) and touchdown receptions (6), with five of those coming in the red zone.
The tight end spot has been a sore spot for Denver’s defense overall this season, but they have to find a way to take something away from Prescott.