Broncos nose tackle Kyle Peko watched with admiration, mostly from afar, as his older cousin Domata Peko started every game he played since 2009. The streak for Domata reached 123 games last week in Oakland, the longest stretch among active NFL defensive linemen. The streak will end on Sunday as 32-year-old Domata misses the game at Miami because of a knee injury, but his absence means an opportunity for Kyle, the 24-year-old who is in his second NFL season and has already had a roller-coaster experience in the league. Peko talked this week about his cousin’s streak, how becoming a father revitalized his career and preparing for a likely opportunity against the Dolphins on Sunday:
Q: What do you think of your cousin’s 123-game streak coming to an end?