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Broncos Week 7 Talking Points: Injuries to Cleveland’s offensive line could create chances for pass rush

Next up for the reeling Broncos (3-3), losers of three consecutive games and down to their Nos. 4-5 inside linebackers, is a trip to face the similarly reeling Cleveland Browns (3-3), losers of two straight games and potentially down to their No. 3 tailback. Here are three Week 7 storylines:

1. Third down: Bad vs. bad

Something has to give on third down when the Broncos’ offense matches up against the Browns’ defense. The Broncos are last in conversion rate (29.9%) and haven’t exceeded 36% since Week 1 against the New York Giants (46.7%). Cleveland ranks 28th in stopping teams on third down; opponents are clicking at 45.