Broncos coach Mike Shanahan revealed that DT Josh Shaw played the second half of Week 2 despite having 40 stitches to close up a laceration in his left calf.
“It looked like there was a hole in his leg,” Shanahan said. “That just shows you the mental toughness these guys have.” Of course, neither defense showed much physical toughness in Denver’s 39-38 track meet win over San Diego.