Stud No. 3 – Kayvon Webster
On Saturday, Kayvon Webster’s forced the Broncos to release the rare Saturday injury report. The cornerback / special teamer was suffering an “illness” that caused him to be throwing up all day, according to reports.
On Sunday, he had the Steelers feeling sick, routinely pinning them deep in their own territory on punt coverage and nearly making a game-changing fumble recovery.
Twice Webster prevented a return, once inside the five-yard line and another at the Pittsburgh 21. Midway through the third quarter he caused Steelers returner Markus Wheaton to muff a punt, which he nearly recovered. Wheaton fell on the ball and was inches away from being downed at the one-yard line. He eventually slid in for a touchback, but the momentum of the play caused a three-and-out for the Steelers.
As the Broncos continue to try and survive without gunner and special teams captain David Bruton, who is out on injured reserve, Webster came up huge and helped Denver win the special teams battle on Sunday.
