Russell Wilson Suffered Hamstring Injury During Broncos' OT Loss to Chargers

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with an injury for the second game in a row.

Wilson was hurt during Monday's 19-16 overtime loss. The extent of the injury is not known.

Wilson went 15-of-28 for 188 yards, one touchdown and zero turnovers after starting the game 10-for 10. He carried the ball on four occasions.

The Denver fell to 0-6.

Wilson was acquired by the Broncos in the hopes that he would be the answer to their longstanding question at quarterback. It seemed like a good bet to bring in a nine-time Pro Bowler who averaged 3,206 passing yards, 29.2 touchdown and completed 65 percent of his attempts in 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks.

The Broncos gave a five-year, $245 million contract extension to the player prior to the start of the season.

It would be hard to imagine a worse start for Wilson in his new place of residence. Through the first five games, he threw for 1,254 yards, four touchdown, and three interception.

Entering Monday's game, the Broncos offense ranked 18th in the league in yards per game and 31st in points per game. They scored less than 20 points once.

Wilson had surgery on his right shoulder after the Colts game in Week 5.

The Broncos still have time to get things right, but the quarterback's injury doesn't help. In his first year on the job, he seemed overwhelmed.

If Wilson were to miss time, the Broncos would have a new quarterback in case. He did not make a start in the 2020 season. He has thrown for 295 yards in four games.