The Los Angeles Rams are heading into Denver favored by 2.5 points against the reigning AFC runner-up Broncos this Sunday night. That’s a pretty big statement from FanDuel Sportsbook, especially when you consider Denver, under veteran head coach Sean Payton, is a Super Bowl hopeful with a 26-13 record including playoffs. But their offense? It’s been a real head-scratcher through the first two games of the season.
Broncos Offense Is Still Trying To Find Its Rhythm
Man, Bo Nix and the Broncos’ offense have been struggling to get things going. They only put up 10 points against the Chiefs in Week 1, and then started super slow against the Jaguars before finally clicking for 17 unanswered points to snag the win. Ian St. Clair from Mile High Report summed it up perfectly, saying that what they showed against Jacksonville’s good defense was just an “appetizer of what the unit can become.” It felt like half the season before they got going, right?
The big problem? Finishing drives. Imagine if they had converted those two first-half red zone trips against the Jaguars into touchdowns. The whole conversation changes. That’s where offensive coordinator Davis Webb needs to focus, along with getting the offense to start faster. This slow start issue has been a thing since last season, and it has to change. Sticking with the running game, consistently and effectively, like they finally did in the second half versus Jacksonville, is also key to setting up everything else. Webb, a bright young mind, had some struggles early on, but he really got into a rhythm and called a great game in that second half. Now he needs to build on that, because this Sunday is another massive test.
Waddle Is Electric, But What About Consistency?
Speaking of the offense, new wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been an absolute spark plug! He had a monster game against Jacksonville, pulling in eight passes for 138 yards. The Bo Nix to Waddle connection is looking sweet. However, St. Clair wants to see that type of playmaking become consistent. If Waddle is consistently electric, defenses will have to shift their coverage to make him the focal point. That opens up a whole arsenal of weapons like Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims (when healthy), Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin, and Evan Engram. It’s exciting to see, but everyone’s watching for that week-in, week-out consistency.
This Sunday night against the Rams is huge for Webb and Nix. Can they finally put together a full game, starting hot and finishing those drives? The Rams are looking to continue their momentum. If the Broncos’ offense can’t show up for all four quarters, it could be a long night in the Mile High City, and we’ll all be watching to see if that Nix-Waddle magic can truly become the consistent game-changer they need.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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