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Denver's problem is that its defensive line is exposing some of the team's overall weaknesses. Defensive tackle D.J. Jones has completely fallen apart against the run, while Eyioma Uwazurike has been asked to take on a bigger role and has struggled through three weeks.

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McCaffrey faces Denver's porous run defense allowing 143.7 yards per game.

McCaffrey faces Denver's run defense, which is allowing 143.7 rushing yards per game (third-most in NFL) and 389 total rushing yards to opposing backs (second-most in football). Denver's defensive line is exposing weaknesses: D.J. Jones has completely fallen apart against the run, and Eyioma Uwazurike has struggled through three weeks in an expanded role. The linebacker group of Justin Strnad and Alex Singleton are reliable but not game-wreckers who can shed blockers consistently. This sets up about as clean a matchup as McCaffrey could ask for.

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