The Broncos’ preseason winning streak is absolutely GONE, shattered by a brutal 33-13 defeat to the Green Bay Packers. After looking solid in their opener against the Falcons, where all three phases clicked despite missing key starters, expectations were flying high for Broncos Country with Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle back on the field. Turns out, only those two got the memo, because the rest of the squad got absolutely dominated in every single phase of the game. Talk about a reality check!
Bo Nix Shines While Backup Drama Heats Up
Seriously though, Bo Nix came back looking exactly like the guy we saw tearing it up against the Bills in the playoffs. He was confident, he was poised, he was making big plays, and most importantly, he looked healthy and was moving around like he owned the field. The dude made a huge play to Jaylen Waddle and then threw an absolute dime to RJ Harvey for a touchdown. If you’re wondering if Nix is ready for a big season, I saw everything I needed to see. The guy’s stock is soaring.
But then there’s the backup QB situation. Jarrett Stidham, after a decent showing against the Falcons, had a truly ugly outing against the Packers. We’re talking about an awful interception during a two-minute drill where he stared down his tight end, Lucas Krull, and a Packers defender just jumped the route. He got super lucky it wasn’t a pick-6! Did it tank his QB2 status? Who knows for sure, but that certainly was not the performance the veteran backup needed. Meanwhile, Sam Ehlinger, the third QB in the rotation, didn’t even hit the field until the fourth quarter and only got two pass attempts. Not a great sign when you’re supposedly fighting for that QB2 spot, especially with his offensive line making it impossible to do anything.
Rising Stars and Veterans on Standby
Beyond the quarterback rollercoaster, a couple of players made some noise. Running back RJ Harvey’s stock is way up, too. He looked decent as a runner, sure, but his real impact came in the passing game. That wheel route down the sideline? Perfect. And Nix’s dime right to him for a touchdown? Chef’s kiss. Harvey’s definitely carving out a role. On the flip side, veteran running back JK Dobbins didn’t even play, as expected, and he’s still locked in as the starter for Week 1.
With just one preseason game left and roster cuts happening in a week, things are getting real for everyone on that bubble. What happens in the finale next week could make or break a lot of careers, especially for those backup QBs. It’s go time, or go home.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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