Denver's defense ranks fourth in points allowed (16 per game), fifth in passing yards allowed (170.2) and fourth in total yards allowed (284.3).

“They have talented players all over the place,” Rattler said. “Really good front, they’re going to show us a lot of coverages and blitzes, especially on third down. We have to have a good plan, I think we have a good plan, and we have to be prepared down to the smallest detail.” . It’s the little details that matter.”

For the most part, Rattler handled the details well in his debut.

“I just thought he came out of the huddle, called the play, got us to the line of scrimmage and did what we asked of him from practice to the game,” Kubiak said. “He didn’t change over the course of the game. He carried on just like he did in training, so I was excited to see that.”

“I think that’s what makes a good player, whether it’s quarterback or tackle. If they exhibit the same behavior and don't surprise you in the game and just do what they do, I think that's a really good trait.” “

Even the shortened week hasn't fazed Rattler, who will make his second start in five days.

“I don’t mind,” he said. “I told the boys it's kind of nice how you can just do two days of training, bring everything in and play. We had a great day on base down and third down together today. “Lots of ball games.” we ran through today.”

PRACTICE REPORT: In addition to Olave, Shaheed and Ruiz, linebacker Pete Werner (hamstring) and quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) also did not practice. Limited participants, including Patrick, were Taysom Hill (rib), Payton Turner (knee), Alvin Kamara (hand), Nathan Shepherd (groin), JT Gray (calf), Alontae Taylor (shoulder) and Wilson (ankle).