Breece Hall had a very good first year in football, but it got cut short on October 23, 2022, that was when he hurt his leg in Denver. As it stands, almost a year later, he does not think it is a big deal to go back to Denver. The New York Jets are playing against the Broncos this Sunday, and both teams have won and lost one game.
“To me, I see this as a mere football game,” Hall said Wednesday. “It is no big deal.” Importantly, Hall is averaging a solid 6.6 yards per carry while essentially sharing the workload with Dalvin Cook and Michael Carter.
On Wednesday, Jets coach Robert Saleh said Hall would get more snaps to help revitalize the team’s 30th-ranked offense (252.8 yards per game).
“From an opportunity point of view, he does not have the pitch count any longer,” Saleh said Wednesday about Hall, who leads the team in carries (32) and rushing yards (210).
Hall ran six times for 56 yards last Sunday and added 13 yards on three catches. However, the Jets suffered a 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and had their third consecutive game overturned.
Zach Wilson caught a career-high 28 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns against the Chiefs. Garrett Wilson had a career-high nine catches for 60 yards, and Allen Lazard (61 yards) and tight end Tyler Conklin (58 yards) had their best performances of the season.
Last Sunday, Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes for the second time in three weeks as Denver overcame a 21-point second-half deficit to beat the undefeated Chicago Bears 31-28.
“I feel like he is going to get to the nitty-gritty on game day.” “He knows a lot about our decisions,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said of Wilson. “I cannot imagine myself just sitting there looking at my iPad. I am still looking at photos and wondering why.” he is trapped. He plays well.
He is One of those Guys Who Always Wants to Learn
Rookie Jahleel McLaughlin replaced injured Javonte Williams (quad) and totaled 104 scrimmage yards (72 rushing, 32 receiving) and one touchdown. “He handled his workload every time he was there,” Payton said of McLaughlin, a 5-foot-10 dynamo from Youngstown State.
“I am proud of the way he played, and he is one of those guys who always wants to learn. He played well Sunday.” Williams and fellow running back Samaje Perine could have a bigger role if Williams misses the game against the Jets.
Williams missed Wednesday’s practice, as did linebacker Randy Gregory. Multiple media outlets have reported that the Broncos will release Gregory, who signed a five-year, $70 million contract in 2022. Nick Bonitto is expected to start for the second straight game in Gregory’s absence.
Wideout Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced Wednesday, along with linebackers Josey Jewell (hip) and Frank Clark (hip), defensive tackle Mike Purcell (ribs), and safety Justin Simmons (hip). Participation was restricted. Jewell, Clark, and Purcell did not practice last week, while Simmons was limited early last week and was unavailable Friday.
New York cornerbacks D.J. Reed (concussion) and Brandin Echols (hamstring injury) missed Wednesday’s practice, as did linebacker Samuel Eguavoen (ankle).
