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New York Giants Week 1 Opponent New Tracker: Denver Broncos

Keep up with all the latest news about the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants' Week 1 opponents, here.

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The Giants Maven News Desk
Updated:
Sep 9, 2021 10:40 AM EDT
Original:
Sep 8, 2021

Keep up with all the latest news and notes regarding the New York Giants' Week 1 opponent here. Also be sure to check out MileHighHuddle.com, part of the SI/com/ Fan Nation network for late-breaking information and news.

September 9, 2021: Wait, What? Who Did Broncos Head Coach Vic Fangio Compare RB Javonte Williams To?

Talk about high expectations! Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams has compared rookie running back Javonte Williams to--wait for it--Colts legend Edgerrin James.

“Yeah, he's earned that trust, and we're not at all against playing him in any situation at any time in the game," Fangio said, according to our friends over at MielHighHuddle.com. "It looked like the University of North Carolina could have used him back the other night.

“It goes from person to person. I've been around them that can do that. I can remember being with Edgerrin James when he was a rookie, and he was lights out right from Day 1.”

That's high praise for the rookie whose 4.1 yards per carry led the Broncos rushing attack in the preseason. Williams actually finished third on the team in carries and rushing yardage (12 carries for 49 yards) behind Damarea Crockett and Royce Freeman.

But make no mistake: the Broncos are very high on their young rookie as potentially being the "Robin" to Melvin Gordon's "Batman in the running game.

September 8: Bradlee Chubb's Ankle Still Bothering Him | Report

Broncos edge rusher Bradlee Chubb is coming off off-season ankle surgery that he had in early May. The Broncos are counting on a tandem of Chubb and Von Miller to lien up Sunday against the Giants, where they look to have a favorable matchup against a Giants offensive line that is still a major question mark.

September 7: TE Noah Fant Expected to Play Sunday

Fant has been dealing with a lower left leg injury the last couple of weeks but took part in the Broncos' practice Monday. Head coach Vic Fangio told reporters he anticipated Fant would be ready for Sunday's game.

Fant participated in individual drills during Monday's practice, according to the Broncos' website.

September 7: Bradlee Chubb Detained on failure-to-appear warrant

Broncos edge rusher Bradlee Chubb was detained Tuesday on a failure-to-appear warrant stemming from traffic violations.

According to a thread by Mike Klis of 9News, Chubb failed to show up for a court date on August 6 related to a May 6 misdemeanor charge of driving under restraint and for having expired license plates for over 60 days.

Chubb, who has been nursing an ankle injury, is another key injured Bronco player whom head coach Vic Fangio believes will be good to go Sunday against the Giants.

Chubb, who underwent ankle surgery in early May, worked with trainers during Monday's practice and was expected to increase his workload during the week.