The Russell Wilson show will perform live at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett confirmed on Friday that Wilson sufficiently has recovered from a strained hamstring to start at quarterback for the Broncos (2-5) against the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5).
Wilson has been a limited participant in practice this week but will be under center, barring any setbacks.
Wilson, 33, missed last Sunday’s 16-9 loss to the New York Jets after sustaining the injury in Denver’s Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also has been playing through an injury to his throwing shoulder.
Backup Brett Rypien completed 24 of 46 passes for 225 yards with no touchdowns and one interception against the Jets.
The Broncos have a bye in Week 9 but Wilson wants to get back on the field.
“You talk to Russ and mention that (sitting out), it’s not a great discussion,” Hackett said. “In the end, if he can go we want him to be able to play.”
Wilson has thrown for 1,442 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions in six games, completing 58.6 percent of his passes — far below his career average of 64.8.
–Field Level Media