Given the Broncos’ offensive struggles to begin the season, Russell Wilson has drawn plenty of criticism at the beginning of his tenure in Denver. A new reason for at least some of the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback’s performances has emerged. 
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Wilson has been dealing with a shoulder injury, as detailed by Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Specifically, he has a strained latissimus dorsi; it occurred during Denver’s Week 4 loss to the Raiders. As a result, Wilson was included on the injury report in the build-up to Thursday night’s game against the Colts. His performance in that contest (which Denver lost 12-9 in overtime) was reflective of the team’s overall inability to produce points at the level which was expected upon their acquisition of the 33-year-old.
Following the Colts game, Wilson received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection. As Pelissero and Rapoport note, that treatment is unusual for lat injuries. He and the team hope, though, that the injection and mini-bye Denver is now on will allow his shoulder to heal at least in part. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that surgery is not expected to be required.
Even if Wilson suits up for Denver’s next game – which, at this time, he fully intends to – this news marks another blow to the Broncos’ offense. Key contributors to the unit including running back Javonte Williams and left tackle Garett Bolles are both out for the remainder of the season. Their absences, along with a less-than-healthy Wilson, would make an offensive turnaround even more difficult.
Through the first five contests of his tenure in the Mile High City, Wilson has completed less than 60% of his passes, and has only one more touchdown through the air (four) than interceptions (three). That, coupled with a stark decline in his rushing production, has helped leave the Broncos with a 2-3 record and numerous questions about new head coach Nathaniel Hackett‘s scheme and play-calling.
Denver’s next contest will come on October 17 against the Chargers. That divisional clash already had plenty at stake, but Wilson’s health will add even more intrigue to it.
It happened week 4 so what’s the excuse for weeks 1-3?
Pete was right
About?
Wilson is washed and a piece of ****. Wish he stayed in my division so the jack*** can lose games here.
Wilson declining. He has the best deep ball in the NFL but is inconsistent on mid and short yardage throws. The arm hasn’t changed but the reads and decision making is declining his legs will no longer get him out of trouble like they did before.
Chipperniner7 might be a bit harsh but if you take the homerism out of his post there is some merit to it. Russ has pushed to be involved in many decisions most that he had no business in. He was mad a few years ago when they fired the QB coach and not tell him. The decision was Petes to make but there is a bond between QB coach and QB. There are others but the thinking he should be so involved in the inner workings of the FO was too much. He was called not black enough that showed a big divide in the team.
Pete tried to make things right and make him happy. This made players mad. The big most public one was the SB. He wanted Russ to be the MVP which lead to the pass. Which the announcers said was a horrible call. I have commented on this multiple times. The call was not bad the execution was. Wilson threw the ball high and in front of the rec. If the ball was thrown between waist and knees and at him not leading him would have been no way for the ball to be intercepted. There were coaching errors on the play but the meat is it was a poor pass not so much a bad call. Pete saying he is declining looks to be true. Plus having your QB soak up so much of the cap space makes it hard to build a long term winning team.
He’s also dealing with his bad decision making
I’ve got a scapegoat coming up in week 7.
– Russ
We call this false justification.