“Some NFL scheduler is about to get fired” – NFL fans beg league to axe Russell Wilson’s Broncos from prime-time after yet another stale showing

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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson hasn't been playing at the high level that many had hoped for when he was traded.

When Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos, many fans were excited about what he could do with a new team at a new conference. The National Football League was also excited about the Super Bowl-winning quarterback and his new team and scheduled the Broncos in prime-time throughout the 2022 season.

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The Broncos' first prime-time matchup was on Monday night in Week 1 as Russell Wilson returned to Seattle. The Broncos lost the game 17-16.

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Then, in Week 3, they were in action, on Sunday night, against the San Francisco 49ers. Denver pulled out the win but it was an abysmal 11-10 victory. The Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday in primetime wasn't any better.

After a 9-9 tie, the Colts and Broncos headed to overtime and once again the offenses were unable to do anything. After handing the ball over on downs in overtime after 4th and 1, the Colts pulled off a 12-9 win.

The Broncos will return to primetime next week as well with a trip to the SoFi Stadium to take on their AFC West division rival Los Angeles Chargers. And then there is a Week 14 Sunday night matchup at home against the Denver Broncos.

With either team unable to score a touchdown or get into the red zone in the Broncos' last match, the NFL fans were reeling on Twitter about the lack of entertainment. Others also said that scheduling Wilson and the Broncos on so many primetime games was the wrong decision.


Russell Wilson's issues continue with Denver Broncos

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When the Seattle Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, the first five weeks of the season isn't what they expected.

Wilson has looked out of sorts, to say the least. Whether it's the change of scenery, different offensive weapons or Nathaniel Hackett's offensive scheme, something with Wilson's game is off.

In Thursday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts, the Broncos quarterback was 0-6 in the red zone, unable to score a touchdown. Through the first five weeks, he is just 2 for 18 on passing attempts in the red zone. This ranks Russell Wilson worst in the National Football League when it comes to red zone completions.

The Broncos had an opportunity to win the game in overtime in their last encounter. Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett decided to go for it on 4th and 1 instead of attempting a game tying field goal.

Wide receiver KJ Hamler was wide open on the play and was completely missed. He along with the rest of the offense was unhappy with their quarterback's judgment call. With many left wondering if the chemistry on the team will be affected by their poor quality of play.

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Edited by Akshay Saraswat
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