Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson is expected to play Thursday night with the Indianapolis Colts
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – In spite of Dancer broncos midfielder Russell Wilson was officially listed as “limited” on the team’s injury report for consecutive days this week with a right shoulder injury, Wilson said Tuesday he hopes to make a full appearance for the game. Broncos Thursday night match with Indianapolis Colts.
Wilson, who had his first three-touch as Broncos quarterback in last Sunday’s loss Las Vegas Raiders, has been listed in the team’s injury report for the past two days. According to league rules, although the Broncos only have walking exercises, they have to predict what the players’ state will be if they have practiced enough.
As a result, Wilson is listed as restricted both Monday and Tuesday. He led the team in Sunday’s rush with 29 yards on four carries, including a 3-yard touchdown run. He continued to work hard on goal as well as in a challenge in the second half trying to get the ball past the first hit.
Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said: “We’re being smart with him.
Wilson said, “Do it well and you will succeed. “…You get beaten up a few times here and there.”
Asked if he was confident he would play on Thursday night, Wilson said “Yes, I’m very confident.”
The Broncos were one of the team with a 2-2 scoreline and came out of Sunday’s loss to the Raiders with a heavy loss on the return run. Javonte Williams and outside the linebacker Randy Gregory Both were transferred to the injury reserve this week with a knee injury they picked up in the match.
The Broncos had four players listed as “no training” on Tuesday, and there are 12 players listed on the injury report.
Williams, the team’s top fast runner and one of Wilson’s favorite dribblers in the passing game in the first three games of the season, will miss the rest of the season.
“Definitely devastating for [Williams]”Wilson said.” A guy you know he’ll come back stronger, a guy who exercises every day. “
Wilson, who has struggled at times with a transition to the Broncos offense – especially in Weeks 2 and 3 against the Texas and 49ers, threw for two touchdowns and another Sunday dash against the Raiders.
When asked what would make progress for him and the team on Thursday, Wilson said, “Winning, that’s it, that’s all that really matters. [Be] great in third and below, great in the red area, at the end of the day you put pads and sticks to win. “
