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Safety Sits Out with Thigh Injury

The Denver Broncos have ruled out safety Brandon Jones for their Week 11 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons due to a thigh injury. Jones suffered the injury during the team's Week 10 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and he was unable to practice this week.

The Broncos will be without one of their top defensive players in Jones, who has started all 10 games this season and ranks second on the team with 72 tackles. He also has one interception and five pass breakups.

Replacing Jones

With Jones out, the Broncos are expected to start Kareem Jackson at safety alongside Justin Simmons. Jackson has started eight games this season and has 45 tackles, two interceptions, and five pass breakups.

The Broncos also have Caden Sterns, who has started two games this season at safety. Sterns has 14 tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups.

The Broncos' defense will be tested by a Falcons offense that is averaging 25.1 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NFL. The Falcons are led by quarterback Marcus Mariota, who has thrown for 2,219 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions this season.

Injury Impact

The loss of Jones is a significant blow to the Broncos' defense, which is already ranked 27th in the NFL in points allowed per game (26.1).

Jones is a versatile safety who can play both in the box and in coverage. He is also a good tackler and has a knack for making big plays.

With Jones out, the Broncos will need Jackson and Sterns to step up and fill the void. Jackson is a veteran safety who has a lot of experience, but he has not been as productive as Jones this season. Sterns is a young safety with a lot of potential, but he is still learning the game.

Outlook

The Broncos are 3-6 this season and are in danger of missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. They will need to win their remaining seven games to have a chance at a wild-card berth.

The Falcons are 4-5 this season and are also in the playoff hunt. They are a tough opponent, and the Broncos will need to play their best game of the season to beat them.