Emmanuel Sanders
The Broncos passing game was fine on Thursday. Not great, but fine. And that’s okay. They were going up against the Carolina Panthers with a first-time starter at quarterback; that’s not an easy task.
But when the Broncos welcome the Indianapolis Colts into town on Sunday, a team that allowed 340 yards and three touchdowns to Matthew Stafford, we’re going to want to see a little more than fine from the Broncos’ passing game.
That may rest on Emmanuel Sanders’ shoulders.
While reports are that Demaryius Thomas, despite a hip injury, could be back at practice as soon as tomorrow, he’s clearly not 100 percent, and sanders will have to step up in his place.
Again, this is not to say that Sanders had a bad game on Thursday or needs to improve as a player, but he does need to find a way to make a larger impact. Even with Siemian behind center, if Sanders finishes the game with five receptions for 49 yards, it’ll be a disappointment.
