A string of close wins has made the Denver Broncos even hungrier.
The Broncos will look to keep their winning streak going when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.
Denver (5-2) has won four straight, including a 33-32 win over the New York Giants last weekend in which the Broncos scored all 33 of their points in the fourth quarter. This followed a two-point win over the New York Jets and a four-point win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton said he and his teammates refuse to feel complacent.
“It’s like a lion that just finished eating and is going to take a nap,” Sutton said. “You don’t want to be that lion eating, and they’re over there under the tree kicking it, minding their own business. (Instead), it’s, ‘No, we’re still hunting.’
“You have to have that mindset. I think that’s something this team still has.”
The Cowboys (3-3-1) will try to avoid falling prey.
Dallas is coming off a 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. The Cowboys have alternated wins and losses over the past three weeks and will try to push their record above .500 for the first time this season.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will look to build on an impressive start to the season. He totaled 1,881 passing yards (second in the NFL), 16 touchdowns (also second), and just three interceptions.
Prescott’s top target is George Pickens, who has caught 36 passes for 607 yards and six touchdowns. Tight end Jake Ferguson added 51 catches for 334 yards and six touchdowns.
On the ground, Javonte Williams paces the Cowboys with 592 rushing yards and six touchdowns. This turns into a comeback year for Williams, who spent his first four seasons with the Broncos and suffered a serious knee injury during his time there.
Williams said he has complete respect for the Broncos and can’t wait to visit his old stadium.
“It was just a good atmosphere,” Williams said. “I loved the team, I loved the staff, the coaches. I had a great time. It probably didn’t go the way I wanted, but I mean, I’m here now.”
Williams believes he is a more complete player in his fifth season in the NFL.
“Just mentally I feel like I’m at a different level, just understanding games and things like that,” Williams said. “And I feel like that’s what the NFL is. Everybody on the field is talented. Everybody’s fast. So you’re not just going to beat people (with) just pure speed or just talent. You actually have to have a plan.”
The Broncos will look to improve their offense under second-year quarterback Bo Nix, who has totaled 1,556 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. Sutton is the Broncos’ leading receiver with 33 catches for 469 yards and three touchdowns, and JK Dobbins leads the way on the ground with 523 rushing yards and four scores.
Denver’s defense could get a boost this week if linebacker Jonah Elliss (shoulder) is able to return. Elliss, who missed the last two games, was back in practice as a limited participant Wednesday.
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs remained in concussion protocol Wednesday. Safety Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder) also missed the first practice of the week.
Denver is 3-0 at home this season. Dallas is 1-3 on the road.
–Field level media
