Next-Day Notebook: Barrett makes most of opportunity

Shaquil Barrett makes his first NFL start, the run game gets a spark and a pair of Broncos celebrate a homecoming.

Barrett shines in debut

After rising from the practice squad to the active roster, outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett has more than proven he belongs.

Barrett shined in the preseason and has continued to be a major factor on Denver’ top-ranked defense. The Cleveland game was no different, except this contest marked Barrett’s first NFL start.

When outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware was ruled out against the Browns, Head Coach Gary Kubiak had no doubts about Barrett stepping up and starting in the veteran’s place.

Barrett used the opportunity to prove his worth and notched a stat in…