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How to watch, listen, stream Jets vs. Broncos in Week 3

The Jets face off with the Broncos in Week 3. Here’s everything you need to watch and listen to the game.

The Jets are just hours away from kicking off their Week 3 matchup with the Broncos.

Denver and New York are trending in different directions after the first two games of the season. The Jets are off to an 0-2 start, while the Broncos are 2-0 thanks to their stingy defense and solid play from QB Teddy Bridgewater.

Here is how you can watch and listen to New York’s Week 3 clash with Denver.

Game Information

New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos

Sunday, Sept. 26, 4:05 p.m. ET

Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, Colo.)

Streaming:

FuboTV (try it free)

Television channels:

WCBS

Radio:

New York Metro Area: WEPN-FM, ESPN New York 98.7.

Jets Radio Network

Ocean, NJ: WCHR – 105.7 FM

Rochester, NY: WHTK – 107.3 FM/1280 AM

Albany, NY: WTMM – 104.5 FM

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Jets vs. Broncos: Zach Wilson’s ability to rebound among Week 3 storylines

Can Zach Wilson rebound? Can Robert Saleh beat a mentor? Will Quinnen Williams get going? Keep an eye on these Jets-Broncos storylines:

Can the Jets break into the win column for the first time this season when they hit the road to take on the Broncos in Week 3?

Denver is off to a 2-0 start thanks to its stifling defense and an offense orchestrated by familiar face Teddy Bridgewater. New York, meanwhile, is 0-2 and has scored just 20 points through its first two games. Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich’s defense has come to play so far this season, but the same came cannot be said for Mike LaFleur’s offense.

Here are six storylines to follow ahead of the Jets’ Week 3 matchup with the Broncos.

Jamison Crowder, Denzel Mims both game-time decisions vs. Broncos

Jamison Crowder and Denzel Mims’ status for Week 3 vs. the Broncos will be determined before kickoff.

The Jets might be without Jamison Crowder and Denzel Mims for a second straight week when they travel to Denver to take on the Broncos in Week 3.

Crowder is still dealing with a groin injury that kept him out of action against the Patriots and is a game-time decision, according to Robert Saleh. With Crowder cannot suit up, Braxton Berrios will likely work primarily out of the slot with Elijah Moore shifting outside. Berrios caught seven of his team-high 11 targets for 73 yards in New York’s Week 2 loss to New England.

Mims is also a game-time decision, but his status is not tied to an injury. Last year’s second-round pick was a healthy scratch against the Patriots and that could once again be the case against the Broncos.

Saleh said Friday that he is “pumped for Denzel and the week he’s had,” but his chances of suiting up against Denver still seem slim considering the Jets’ desire to utilize wide receivers who can bring more to the table — both on offense and special teams.

Broncos HC Vic Fangio was Robert Saleh’s first NFL boss

Fangio and Saleh worked briefly together with the Texans in 2005. On Sunday, they’ll meet for the first time as head coaches.

Robert Saleh spent four years coaching in the college ranks before jumping to the NFL as a defensive intern with the Texans. When he arrived in Houston, the young and energetic Saleh was met by a grizzled veteran on a mission to turn his defense into one of the best in football.

Broncos head coach Vic Fangio and Saleh spent one year together with the Texans before Fangio left to work as a special assistant with the Ravens. Sixteen years later, the two will duel as head coaches when Saleh and the Jets travel to Denver in Week 3.

“He’s not much for words,” Saleh said Wednesday. “Shoot, the first time I went out to dinner with him, I think he maybe only said two words to me and I was like, ‘God, this guy is having a terrible time.’ And he got up and he said, ‘Hey man, that was fun. We’ve got to do it again sometime.’ I was like, ‘Alright.’ So you learn the person as you get to know them.

“I took a lot from Vic. He’s one of the more detailed men I’ve ever been around. He’s got tremendous conviction in his philosophy. And you can see his personality, believe it or not, in the way they play.”

Fangio had an equally glowing review when asked about his former protege and friend — Fangio usually beats Saleh in golf with what Saleh called an “old man swing” — indicating he knew Saleh had a future in coaching at the highest level early on.

“Back then, we were only one season together, and he came in late that year,” Fangio said Monday. “Great work ethic and had a good feel for the game. You could tell he had a bright future as a coach.”

The Broncos and Jets are trending in different directions right now, but Sunday’s matchup between the two teams is destined to be a defensive battle with Fangio and Saleh calling the shots. No matter the end result, the two head coaches will come away from their first battle as head coaches with the same mutual respect they entered with.

“Vic really is one of the more genuine people I’ve ever been around,” Saleh said. “And like I said, I’m very fortunate to have been able to cross paths with him and know him.”

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Sam Darnold doesn’t regret playing through shoulder injury against Broncos

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold does not believe it was a mistake to play through his shoulder injury against the Broncos last week.

Sam Darnold has drawn plenty of criticism throughout his brief career with the Jets, but one thing that has never been brought into question is his toughness.

When Darnold landed hard on his right shoulder after being slammed to the ground by Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson in Week 4, it seemed like there was a pretty good chance he would be done for the remainder of the game. Injuries to a quarterback’s throwing arm are no joke and are typically handled with kid gloves. Instead of playing it safe and sitting out the rest of New York’s tilt with Denver, though, Darnold missed only four plays after heading back to the locker room to be evaluated.

With a week to reflect on his decision, Darnold concluded he has no regrets about returning to the field against the Broncos. He won’t play in Week 5 against the Cardinals because of the shoulder injury, but once he got the green light to return against Denver, sitting on the bench was the last thing on his mind.

“At the time they told me I could go back in and play, I did,” Darnold said Thursday when asked if it was a mistake for him to play through his injury, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “I had adrenaline running. I was ready to go…it didn’t hurt anymore after I went in, after I got hurt the first time. So no, I don’t think it’s a mistake at all.”

The Jets have recently come under fire for their handling of injured players. New York’s decision to allow Mekhi Becton to relieve an injured Chuma Edoga in the first quarter against the Broncos despite a barking shoulder that could force him out of action in Week 5 was widely criticized. Adam Gase and company allowing Darnold to return has also been questioned.

Darnold is currently listed as week-to-week, which means his absence could extend past Sunday’s scheduled matchup with Arizona.

Vic Fangio, Adam Gase angry over Jets’ ‘ridiculous’ penalties vs. Broncos

After six Jets personal fouls, including one at the end of the game, Broncos head coach Vic Fangio had no interest in exchanging pleasantries with New York postgame.

After six Jets personal fouls, including one at the end of the game, Broncos head coach Vic Fangio had no interest in exchanging pleasantries with New York postgame.

Following a 37-28 win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football, Fangio instructed his team to go straight to the locker room, attempting to avoid a melee. Veteran DL Steve McLendon hitting Broncos QB Brett Rypien late and with the crown of his helmet was the straw that broke the camel’s back for Denver.

“Our sideline was getting pissed off about it and I just wanted to avoid any confrontation at the end of the game and having it get ugly there,” Fangio told reporters postgame. “So I tried to get our guys to leave quickly to avoid anything happening there. I thought it was the prudent thing to do.”

Gang Green leads the league in personal fouls, even before it recorded six on Thursday night. The Jets recorded 11 penalties for 118 yards against Denver. In the first half of Thursday’s game, the Jets had eight penalties for 83 yards, which was the most of any team in the first half this season. New York has now allowed a total of 16 first downs due to penalties this season, which points to the bigger picture of an undisciplined team.

“We had multiple chances to get off the field, but we hurt ourselves. The penalties were just, they were brutal,” Gase said, per the New York Post. “We made them punt one time… When we did hit them, we hit ’em too late. We were getting personal fouls. It was ridiculous.”

The Jets’ penalties were unnecessary and careless; they led to 13 points and seven first downs for Denver on Thursday. Multiple players will likely be fined, while the rest of the league will be put on notice to New York’s antics.

Instant Analysis: Jets’ comeback attempt falls short in 4th consecutive loss

Jets Wire breaks down New York’s Week 4 loss to the Broncos.

The Broncos entered Week 4 with Brett Rypien — a third-string quarterback who Avery Williamson admitted he had no idea existed prior to this week — under center. They were also without star wide receiver Courtland Sutton, running back Phillip Lindsay and a large chunk of their starting defense.

And the Jets still couldn’t beat them.

Despite featuring a superior team for once, New York could not get the job done against Denver on Thursday Night Football, falling in the final minutes by a final score of 37-28. Gang Green’s latest loss might have been a close one that came down to the wire, but it was arguably the most embarrassing of the season considering the Jets had the talent advantage and lost to an undrafted free agent quarterback making his first career start on a short week.

The Jets are now 0-4 and the laughing stock of the NFL. Adam Gase will likely survive his latest loss, but his time in the Big Apple is undoubtedly running short. At this point, it’s a matter of when, not if.

Game Balls

Jamison Crowder: As expected, Crowder was Sam Darnold’s favorite target on Thursday night, catching seven of his nine targets for 104 yards. The Jets might not be a good team, but at least they have a talented slot receiver like Crowder as a bright spot.

Jeff Smith: Smith made a major impact in his return from injured reserve, catching seven passes for 81 yards, including a 21-yard reception in the second quarter. Smith’s numbers might not be eye-popping, but he was a key component in New York’s offense on Thursday night.

Sam Ficken: Ficken nailed all five of his field goal attempts against the Broncos, including a 54-yard boot and a go-ahead 36-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The Penn State product has drawn plenty of criticism throughout his time with the Jets, but he was on the money in Week 4.

Quick Thoughts

-So…Mekhi Becton wasn’t healthy enough to start, but he was healthy enough to take over for Chuma Edoga on New York’s first series? What exactly was the logic there?

-Sam Darnold or Lamar Jackson? What a way for the Jets to take their first lead of 2020 — and for Darnold to etch his name into franchise lore with the longest ever rushing touchdown by a Gang Green quarterback.

-Big TFL for undrafted free agent Bryce Huff to force the Broncos into attempting a field goal on their first drive of the game. Could New York have something in the Memphis product?

-Six personal fouls on Gregg Williams’ defense. Absolutely no discipline from what is supposed to be New York’s strongest unit.

-Speaking of a lack of discipline, Quinnen Williams just can’t get out of his own way with the mistakes he makes on a weekly basis. The penalties he gets flagged for are inexcusable — especially for a former top-five draft pick.

-Maybe the 49ers’ gripe with MetLife Stadium’s turf was warranted. Lawrence Cager’s injury gives credence to their claim of the playing surface being unsafe.

-Awful red zone play-calling by Adam Gase throughout the game. Consecutive runs up the middle with Frank Gore aren’t going to get the job done. Why not let Darnold air it out?

-It’s extremely head-scratching why Alec Ogletree is getting more playing time than Williamson. Ogletree just doesn’t have it anymore, yet the Jets insist on playing him.

-Darnold looks his most comfortable orchestrating an up-tempo offense. Gase should consider running some more no-huddle and a faster pace to play to his quarterback’s strengths.

-Gase’s refusal to use La’Mical Perine is absurd. Let’s face it, the Jets are going nowhere in 2020. Why is 37-year-old Frank Gore taking all of the carries while Perine languishes on the sideline? He’s not going to develop if he doesn’t get the ball.

-Gase’s play call on New York’s two-point conversion attempt in the fourth was…not smart. Why roll Darnold out on the two-yard line and take away half the field? It plays to his strengths to get him out of the pocket, but not in such a condensed area.

-Ficken was on the hot seat all summer and delivered a cold-blooded performance against the Broncos. It’s only right to give credit where credit is due.

-Chris Herndon has been bad this season. So much for his standout training camp.

-New York’s makeshift offensive line finally caught up to it with the game on the line. It’s a wonder the group didn’t collapse sooner than it did.

-Well, you can officially put a nail in the coffin of the Jets’ 2020 season. If New York can’t beat a downtrodden Denver squad, who can it beat? It’s going to be a rough next two months at One Jets Drive.

Jets vs. Broncos inactives: Jamison Crowder returns, Joe Flacco active for first time

Jets vs. Broncos inactives for their Week 4 matchup on Thursday Night Football.

After missing two games with a hamstring injury, Jamison Crowder is back in action for the Jets against the Broncos in Week 4.

George Fant (concussion) and Mekhi Becton (shoulder) have been cleared to play. Besides Quincy Wilson (concussion), every player that was originally listed as questionable will be active for Thursday night’s game. Wilson is still in the concussion protocol, so he may need the extra 10 days before Gang Green takes on Arizona in Week 5.

Joe Flacco (neck) is active and will serve as Sam Darnold’s backup for the first time this season. The Jets released Mike White before Thursday’s game and fourth-round pick James Morgan will be inactive again. Jeff Smith returned from the injured reserve list and should help the offense in Breshad Perriman’s absence. Perriman will miss his second straight game with an ankle sprain.

Gregg Williams will not have Ashtyn Davis, Jordan Willis or Nathan Shepherd at his disposal on defense. Shepherd appears to be a healthy scratch, as the Jets have started to give his snaps to John Franklin-Myers and Bryce Huff. As for Marqui Christian, New York’s latest addition to its secondary will have to wait to make his debut in green and white.

New York has only three safeties and five cornerbacks active, including two cornerbacks making their debuts in Lamar Jackson and Javelin Guidry.

As for the Broncos, they will be without third-year back Phillip Lindsay in for the second straight week, as he is dealing with a turf toe injury. Tight end Nick Vannett is active after being unavailable in Week 3.