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With Patrick Surtain II out, expect less man and more zone coverage from the Broncos tonight. That will benefit JSN, who is the most efficient WR against zone coverage since the start of last season... JSN has the top YPRR against zone coverage of any WR in the league at 4.45 I think he could go for 100+ tonight.

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Smith-Njigba's zone-coverage efficiency (4.45 YPRR) sets up 100+ yard potential vs. Broncos.

Smith-Njigba was cleared to play despite an ankle injury suffered late in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, setting up a favorable matchup against Denver's depleted secondary. With Patrick Surtain II out with an ankle injury, the Broncos are running man coverage at a sub-20% rate and relying more on zone coverage. SumerSports noted Smith-Njigba is the most efficient WR against zone coverage since the start of last season. the source David Mendelson highlighted that Smith-Njigba has the top YPRR (yards per route run) against zone coverage of any WR in the league at 4.45, predicting he could go for 100+ yards.

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