Backup Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien was sacked seven times but still managed to lead the team to a 24-15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Denver Broncos tight end Eric Tomlinson is hit by Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver.
Mack gave the Broncos a 10-9 lead with a 3-yard run with 5:58 remaining in the third quarter. Murray extended the lead to 17-9 with a 10-yard scamper and Rypien's TD pass sealed the win.For a good portion of the game, the Broncos had few answers for Watt, who finished with three quarterback hits, three tackles for loss, a pass defensed and a forced fumble.
In addition to Wilson, Denver's patchwork offense was missing receivers Courtland Sutton and Kendall Hinton . The Broncos also lost right guard Quinn Meinerz to an eye injury early in the game. Wilson wore a hat and a thick jacket as he walked the sideline. He held a play sheet in his hand and frequently consulted with Rypien when the backup — making his his third career start — returned to the sideline.Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien celebrates with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver.
Broncos: Meinerz held a towel over his right eye as he left the field. Meinerz's replacement, Tom Compton, later departed with a back injury.Before the game, Broncos president Damani Leech said a $100 million project to upgrade Empower Field at Mile High is expected to be completed in time for next season. Among the renovations will be a larger videoboard, premium hospitality areas and enhanced concessions.
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