Oakland is 11 days away. It will cross my mind every time someone complains that there’s no starters playing tonight. Denver can’t afford for Joe Flacco to stub a toe tonight.
Besides, there are still jobs to fight for. It may not excite in the same way Von Miller or Bradley Chubb tearing off the edge, but championship rosters are built to survive the inevitable injuries that come with a 16+ game grind. Finding the right players for these jobs on the back of the roster makes a huge difference in the upcoming playoff race.