Well, well. If a moral victory is actually possible in the NFL, the Denver Broncos managed it last week against the Chiefs. It was far from a perfect day on offense, but it also featured by far the best burst of offense Denver has enjoyed this season.
I’m not sure Russell Wilson should play this Sunday. But whether its Wilson or Rypien under center, building off of last week’s sparks would be the first sign of real progress we’ve seen. And there should be plenty of opportunity for it. The Cardinals have only the 26th best defense, as measured by DVOA, and are bad against both the rush and the pass.