The Denver Broncos are among the more disappointing teams through Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season.
After hiring Nathaniel Hackett as head coach and trading for All-Pro quarterback Russell Wilson, there were high hopes for this team.
Football experts thought their additions would help the talented but underperforming Broncos offense.
Meanwhile, their fans were thrilled about Wilson completing touchdown passes to Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, and K.J. Hamler.
If that approach didn’t work, the Broncos still had Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III from the backfield.
Unfortunately, the narrative did not unfold that way, as the Broncos have a losing record after five games.
They struggled to score or move the ball even before Williams suffered a season-ending injury.
However, Wilson’s shoulder injury may explain his depressing start.
He has a torn lat in his throwing shoulder which is concerning for their prospects throughout the season.
But despite his condition, Wilson will still suit up for the Broncos in Week 6.
NFL Network’s James Palmer tweeted, “Broncos Nathaniel Hackett says QB Russell Wilson (shoulder) will play Monday at Chargers.”
While playing with an injury is admirable, that condition may limit his performance against a young and talented quarterback in Justin Herbert.
Therefore, it remains to be seen how the Broncos will score, let alone keep their drives going.
Wilson Received Treatment On His Shoulder
Wilson received platelet-rich plasma injections in his injured shoulder, according to Tom Pelissero and NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport.
However, the injury he is dealing with is common among baseball players and isn’t often treated with injections.
It’s also possible that Wilson is experiencing the same injury Dak Prescott had during the offseason.
If that’s the case, it’s best to refrain from throwing for a month like what Prescott did.
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