ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With their seventh consecutive playoff miss already assured and coach Nathaniel Hackett already fired, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson's play has become a flashpoint for criticism from both near and far.
Hackett was fired Monday, just hours after the Broncos fell to 4-11 with a 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Christmas Day. Wilson, who is on track for his career low in touchdown passes -- he has 12 in his 13 starts, has taken the brunt of the public criticism as the Broncos have the lowest scoring offense in the league (15.