It has continued to go from bad to worse for the Denver Broncos this season.
Not much went the Broncos’ way in their Week 12 road loss against the Carolina Panthers. Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson guided the offense to just two scoring drives, including a touchdown in garbage time. Overall, he once again had notable chemistry issues with his wide receiver corps.
For Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell, he may have just hit a breaking point with Wilson and the offense’s lackadaisical play.
After the Panthers capped off a seven-play drive with a field goal in the second half, Purcell was called for a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty. As the veteran nose tackle was heading over to the sideline, he decided to unleash his frustrations on Wilson.
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— Denver Dork (@DorkDraft) November 27, 2022
Wilson attempted to downplay the incident after the game, while head coach Nathaniel Hackett said he did not see Purcell yelling at the quarterback.
The Broncos’ well-rounded defense has done its job this season. Purcell and company entered Week 12 ranking in the top five in multiple defensive stats, including points per game allowed (17.1). Still, the offense’s sluggish play was the main reason why Denver fell five games under the .500 mark.
In the big picture, it will not get much easier for the Broncos over the remainder of the campaign, especially as they will have back-to-back crucial matchups coming up against the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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