BRONCOS’ WILSON WON’T PLAY TODAY

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will miss today’s game against the New York Jets because of a pulled hamstring, and backup Brett Rypien will get the start.

Wilson was ruled out Saturday, less than 24 hours after coach Nathaniel Hackett said he figured Wilson’s playing status would be a game-day decision.

This will mark Rypien’s second career start. His other one also was against the Jets, a 37-28 Denver win at the Meadowlands on Oct. 1, 2020, when he threw for two touchdowns and was intercepted three times.

Veteran Josh Johnson will be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Rypien’s backup when the Broncos (2-4) try to snap a three-game skid and end a three-game win streak for the Jets (4-2), who have already matched last year’s win total.

Rypien is a third-year pro who went undrafted after starring at Boise State, where he went 37-12 as the starting QB. He edged out Johnson in a training camp competition to serve as

Wilson’s backup.

Rypien took the bulk of the snaps at practice this week although Wilson also got some work in with the starters.

Wilson pulled a hamstring during Monday night’s 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers.

Notable

The Commanders put quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve with a finger injury.

Wentz will miss at least the next four games. That stretch includes games at his first two NFL teams, Philadelphia and Indianapolis. Wentz underwent surgery to repair a broken ring finger on his right, throwing hand. Taylor Heinicke is expected to start for Washington against the Packers today with rookie Sam Howell backing up.

• The Packers placed WR Randall Cobb and OL Jake Hanson on injured reserve while activating WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring), who is questionable for today’s game. LT David Bakhtiari (knee) and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (illness) are questionable for today’s game.