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Report: Broncos threatened to bench Russell Wilson since October over injury guarantees

The latest chapter in the Russell Wilson saga is a wild one.

Even though the Denver Broncos have a slim chance of making the playoffs, the Broncos opted to bench Wilson and start Jarrett Stidham for the final two weeks of the regular season. Wilson hasn’t played nearly as well as the 26 touchdown/8 interception season suggests, but he’s also not a bottom-tier “worst in the NFL” quarterback.

Stats alone will never tell the whole story in football

Things don't happen in a vacuum

Stats in football are, instead, more like puzzle pieces

They help paint a picture and the more pieces you have, the more complete the picture

Here is Wilson in 2023 #BroncosCountry pic.