Broncos’ outside linebacker Bradley Chubb recorded sack No. 6-1/2 in the victory at Arizona on Thursday, the most of any rookie and tied for sixth best in the NFL. The always-smiling edge rusher celebrated his football-free Sunday by counting sheep.
“I slept a lot this weekend,” Chubb said Monday. “My body feels good — all the soreness came out.”
Denver (3-4) added three days of rest before its preparation for the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday at a critical juncture where the season could swing either way. Coach Vance Joseph’s directive to players on Friday before the weekend off: “Use this time to recover.