The Denver Broncos have done it twice now, pulling off two thrilling comeback victories that have their fans absolutely buzzing. Nothing beats snatching a win from the jaws of defeat in the final seconds, especially when it’s sealed with a big play, and the Broncos have delivered that kind of magic back-to-back. That game-winning interception by Hufanga in the end zone against the Rams, straight up, gave their fans serious John Mobley Super Bowl 32 vibes. It’s awesome when a team reminds you of those legendary moments, but man, how did they even get into those situations to begin with?
Hufanga’s Heroics Are Great, But It’s How They Got There That’s Scary
Look, Hufanga housing a pick is electric. Watching him catch some picks was apparently a huge thrill for fans. But let’s be real, you don’t want to be constantly relying on fourth-quarter miracles. Fans were “certainly frustrated” watching the first half of those games, even if they “certainly thought they would come back.” That’s a lot of nail-biting, and the Rams even got down to the 19-yard line at the end before Hufanga saved the day. For the second week in a row, the Broncos waited until the second half, and mostly the fourth quarter, to finally get hot. That’s a dangerous game to play every single week, no matter how good the heroics feel in the moment.
Sean Payton Doesn’t Sugarcoat It: The Run Game Is Broken
You can’t talk about getting off to slow starts without looking at the ground game. Davis Webb is out here saying Denver needs to run with more “conviction.” Even Sean Payton admitted the run game hasn’t been good enough in the first half of *any* game this year. That’s a pretty damning indictment from the head coach himself. Some fans believe they have the offensive line and the backs to get it done, but they also acknowledge that with Payton involved, this team might always lean pass-first. They might not be one of the top running teams, but they need to be effective enough to force those safeties to come down into the box, opening things up for the passing game. Right now, it sounds like they’re not even doing that consistently.
Bo Nix Has the Clutch Gene, But Can He Beat Brock Purdy Without Turnovers?
Bo Nix has definitely been the leading hero in these comeback wins, no question. But the flip side to that coin? He’s also had some costly turnovers. And heading into Week 4, when you’re facing a Niners team that’s averaging almost 33 points a game, you simply cannot afford those kinds of mistakes. Giving Brock Purdy and his offense a short field after a turnover is just asking for trouble, and they will make you pay. The big question is whether Nix and the offense can finally get a fast start and stay out in front of Purdy and that Niners attack. If they’re playing catch-up yet again, can those fourth-quarter heroics truly happen a third time? This Week 4 road test against the Niners is going to be a brutal examination of whether these Broncos can put together a full 60 minutes.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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