NFL reporter Mike Klis suggests five goals for the Broncos in their preseason game Saturday night against the Houston Texans:
1. Please Peyton: Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning said the offense got its butts kicked by the Texans’ defense Tuesday. The starters will have to make a better showing in the first half against J.J. Watt and company.
2. Get Emmanuel two catches: Demaryius Thomas already has 10 preseason catches. That’s enough. Manning needs to get his game-timing down with his , who is returning from a strained quad and is looking for his first catches in a Broncos uniform.
3. Give Brock a chance: Most starters are expected to play the first half. Manning might be an exception. Backup quarterback Brock Osweiler could use one or two series with the No. 1 offense before halftime.
4. Tune up for Indy: For most starters, this will be their final game experience before . For the likes of Von Miller, Montee Ball and Kevin Vickerson, this will be their first game test since last season.
5. Stay healthy: Any injury suffered in the preseason feels like an injury for no reason. There already have been two significant injuries: Danny Trevathan () and returner/receiver Jordan Norwood (). As the Super Bowl reminded the Broncos, a team is only as good as its depth.
