AP source: Hackett Shaun Anderson Jersey hands off Broncos' play-calling duties November 20 DENVER (AP) First-year Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett is handing over offensive play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.The person, speaking to The A sociated Pre s on condition of anonymity because Hackett hasn't publicly disclosed the handoff, confirmed a report by the NFL Network that Hackett informed his players that Kubiak would take over as play-caller beginning Sunday when the Broncos (3-6) host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7).The Broncos have the league's worst offense and are averaging fewer than 15 points a game behind struggling quarterback Ru sell Wilson, who is mired in the worst season of his career following his trade from Seattle.Exacerbating matters is an that has sidelined left tackle Garett Bolles (leg), top receiver Tim Patrick (ACL) and No. 1 running back Javonte Williams (knee), who are among a league Blank Jersey -high 15 Broncos on injured reserve.On Sunday, they also will be without receivers KJ Hamler (hamstring) and Jerry Jeudy (ankle).Up until this week, Hackett had declined to relinquish play-calling duties despite the team's stubbornly ineffective offense, which has negated a defense that leads the league in several categories and has kept the team in every game this season.The Broncos are hoping for a turnaround like the Eagles had when rookie head coach Nick Sirianni turned over play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Shane Steichen at midseason last year. Philadelphia won six of its last eight games and started this season 8-0.This is the second major move by Hackett, who received a vote of confidence two weeks ago from new team owner/CEO Greg Penner.In September, Hackett hired longtime NFL a sistant coach Jerry Rosburg out of retirement to help him make game Derek Holland Jersey -day decisions after multiple communication breakdowns and several operational miscues.Hackett recently incorporated 7-on-7 drills at practice to help Wilson and his receivers find their rhythm. He didn't use that staple drill in training camp, saying it wasn't .___More AP NFL coverage: and in this topic Denver Broncos National Football League Tim Patrick Ru sell Wilson Garett Bolles Las Vegas Raiders Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles Spain or Morocco? World Cup pa sions blur in Spanish exclave The World Cup knockout game between Spain and Morocco will bring millions Dave Dravecky Jersey of fans on both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar together around screens in bars and living rooms to see w... 33 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Believe the hype, Bellingham is lighting up the World Cup Jordan Henderson knew exactly who to thank after opening the scoring in Englands 3-0 win against Senegal 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Mbapp is bringing soccer to a new dimension at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldos precision Sam Coonrod Jersey 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Poland finds its true level at World Cup, beaten by the best Poland heads home from the World Cup as the latest team unable to resist an inspired Kylian Mbapp 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar's 1 liquor store Qatar's strict rules regarding alcohol have drawn attention as it hosts the World Cup 3 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS