Cardinals v. Broncos – 5 Questions With Mile High Maniac
By Mario Hicks
Sep 14, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Q2.Who is the X factor for this game?
AD: X-Factor for Denver will have to be Wes Welker. I could go with Julius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Demaryius Thomas, or Montee Ball for that matter, but Welker will have to play a key role Sunday afternoon. Welker made his return from an original four game suspension which was dropped to two, against Seattle in week three. He went on to catch six passes for 60 yards. Welker will need to be able to stretch out Arizona’s defense either to create lanes for his teammates or himself.
Q3.What is the status of Demaryius Thomas? If he is still slowed by the injury who steps up?
AD: Though the team or Demaryius for that matter haven’t said anything, Thomas hasn’t looked like himself early on. He hasn’t missed practice and has played in all three games, but has only one touchdown to show for it. Someone who will need to step up is Emmanuel Sanders, the wideout opposite of Thomas. Last week vs. Seattle, Emmanuel caught a season-high 11 catches for 149 yards. Expect him to get a lot of looks come Sunday.