Denver Broncos’ Luke Wattenberg Earns Praise from Coach Despite Penalties
Denver Broncos Focus on Performance Amid Penalty Concerns
The Denver Broncos’ center, Luke Wattenberg, recently faced a challenging Week 4 with five penalties called against him. However, head coach Sean Payton is steadfast in his defense of Wattenberg’s performance. Payton expressed confidence in Wattenberg’s abilities, stating, “I’m going to come to his defense because there were a handful… We never sent it into the league, but there were a few of them [penalties] that if you guys watched the tape, he’s been playing well.”
Kansas City Chiefs Eye Continued Improvement After Slow Start
Following a sluggish 02 start to the season, the Kansas City Chiefs have found their footing with backtoback victories against the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens. Linebacker Drue Tranquill highlighted the team’s energy as a key factor in overcoming their slow beginnings, attributing the recent wins to a stronger pass rush and increased defensive pressure.
“Defensively, in Brazil, the Chargers were having their way with us. They were just converting and outexecuting us,” Tranquill noted. “It’s that energy and relentless play from the rush that results in turnovers. We’ve had three picks in the last two games.”
Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Thrives with Unconventional Stance
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty has captured attention with his unique upright stance, reminiscent of his college days at Boise State. This approach led Jeanty to achieve a seasonhigh of 138 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
- Upright Positioning: Allows better defense reading
- College Inspiration: Stemmed from success at Boise State
- SeasonBest Performance: 138 yards and a touchdown
Jeanty spoke candidly about his stance, “Sometimes, you’ve just got to prove that something can work and that’s all it is. I feel more comfortable that way, more relaxed.” Although unconventional, Jeanty stands by his approach, noting its effectiveness, “I just think it’s different. But it works, so no need to change it.”
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