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Denver Broncos to start QB Brock Osweiler vs. Eagles Sunday

The Broncos made a quarterback change after three consecutive losses. The Eagles prepared for the possibility.

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 30, 2017.
Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 30, 2017.Read more(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

The Eagles will face a new starting quarterback on Sunday with the Denver Broncos turning to Brock Osweiler and benching Trevor Siemian.

Siemian has thrown six interceptions in the past three games — all losses. The Broncos are looking to reverse their fortunes with Osweiler, a former second-round pick by the Broncos who was a high-prized free agent acquisition by Houston last season. His career has taken a nosedive since becoming the Texans' starter. They traded him in a salary dump to Cleveland, who released him before the season. Osweiler now gets a chance again with his original team.

The Eagles started their game planning on Tuesday knowing there was a possibility that the Broncos would make a change.

"Every week you've got to get ready," defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said Tuesday. "Just life in the NFL, first play of the game you might be seeing a backup. So, you always have to have an eye toward that. I think it's probably a little bit different this week. First of all, with them coming off a short week, who knows what'll happen. We'll be prepared for any of the three quarterbacks that come."

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