The New York Giants (2-4) and Denver Broncos (4-2) will square off on Sunday afternoon in a Week 7 matchup at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Opening the week, the Giants were listed as 7-point road underdogs, and that’s exactly where the spread remains as of this writing.

With this matchup on tap, Giants Wire took the opportunity to hold a Q&A with Broncos Wire contributor Brandon Walker.

With Dre Greenlaw designated to return from injured reserve and participating in limited practice this week, how much does his potential debut against the Giants bolster the Broncos’ linebacker corps, especially in run defense?

Walker: The Greenlaw news is welcome in Broncos Country. We should not expect to see him out there (should he play against New York, or in the coming weeks) every play. Greenlaw instantly becomes the best cover linebacker the Broncos have, which has been a major concern in recent weeks. Denver has struggled to cover tight ends and running backs with linebackers, and opponents have used this to their great advantage. With Cam Skattebo as a dual-threat option out of the backfield, the Broncos need Greenlaw to be healthy.

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Looking at the bigger picture, what underrated storyline from Broncos practice this week — beyond the obvious injury updates — could swing this game, such as a specific player matchup or tactical wrinkle from the coaching staff?

I think Evan Engram could be the X factor in this game. Engram has played well as of late, getting his touches in against the Eagles and Jets. If the Broncos truly believe they are going to be a playoff contender, production outside the numbers needs to come from someone other than Courtland Sutton. Whether it’s Engram, Marvin Mims, or Troy Franklin remains to be seen, but Nix has looked more to Engram in the past two weeks.

Except for a win over the Bengals, the Broncos have played in all one-score games this season (3-2). What has contributed to such close contests, and do you believe winning that way is sustainable?

The Broncos have lived and died by the close game in 2025. Winning those games is a mark of a contender; you will lose a few, but that’s the nature of football. It is how you respond after a close loss or a close win that proves the mettle of a team. Winning by one play is not sustainable in the long run; if you have a few, you’ll be fine. Every game cannot be within three points. It means both sides of the ball aren’t playing a cohesive game.

How do you anticipate the Broncos attacking the Giants’ front 7, which has been incredibly effective at generating quarterback pressures this year?

I think the best attack against a strong pass rush is a good running game. The Broncos have had success running the ball with J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, and when the run game is working, it sets up the pass. Denver is down two linemen, but if Nix can get the ball out quickly and have the run game work, they can defeat the rush.

How do you see Sunday’s game playing out, and what’s the final score?

Going back to your question above, this one could be close. The Giants are not who they are with Russell Wilson than they are with Dart. The Broncos are coming off a London game without a bye, the first team in NFL history to come into a game in the Mountain Time Zone after an international game. All those factors will play a role. I think the Broncos have what it takes, with respect to the Giants, over a young team gaining its footing. Broncos 27, Giants 18.