The Broncos, a team ranked 30th in total offense and 25th in rushing coming into tonight, are absolutely carving up our No. 1 ranked defense right now, hitting us for a 14-3 lead with 5:15 left in the first half on Thursday night. What is even happening out there?
Defense Is Missing in Action as Broncos Run Wild
Seriously, this is rough, 12s. Our league-leading defense is letting the Broncos move the ball like it’s a walk in the park. After just three drives, they’ve already piled up 125 total yards, with 51 of those coming on the ground. That’s not just concerning, it’s flat-out unacceptable against an offense that barely cracks the top 30.
J.K. Dobbins got them on the board first with a 4-yard touchdown run. He’s already got 10 carries for 35 yards, and the runs just keep coming. It feels like we’re watching a completely different defense out there tonight.
Witherspoon’s Penalty Leads to Another Score
And then it got worse. RJ Harvey punched in their second touchdown from 1 yard out, extending that lead to 14-3. What set that up, you ask? None other than a huge 20-yard defensive pass interference penalty on our own Devon Witherspoon, covering Courtland Sutton in the end zone. That’s a critical mistake that gifts them points. Harvey himself has chipped in with 3 carries for 10 yards. And it’s not just running, either. Bo Nix is looking comfortable, going 9-of-13 for 74 yards.
We’ve got to turn this around, and fast. Our No. 1 defense cannot keep giving up scores to one of the league’s lowest-ranked offenses. This is a gut punch, and we’re not even at halftime.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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