The Broncos might’ve snatched a 23-17 comeback victory over the Chargers on Sunday, but let’s be real, it was an ugly win, and their offense looked rough for most of it. Denver improved to 3-2 on the season with that divisional win, but what really matters for us in the Emerald City is who they’re facing next on a short week: our formidable Seattle Seahawks defense.
Nix’s Struggles Are Showing
The Broncos perfected the art of winning ugly last season, and it seems they’re still at it. Their offense struggled big time on Sunday, though it did show some life late in the game. On the flip side, their defense mostly dominated, even with a few head-scratching plays mixed in. But the big story is their quarterback, Bo Nix. His stock is way down after another dismal performance, continuing his early-season struggles. He looked unconfident, totally lost, and honestly, just didn’t play well at all. This might just be one of his worst stretches yet, and that’s saying something considering he was playing a banged-up Chargers team that’s 0-4. We’ve seen Nix bounce back before, so maybe he will again, but this latest outing was not a good look.
Dobbins’ Late Surge and Payton’s Playbook
While Nix was fumbling his way through the game, there was a tiny glimmer from running back JK Dobbins. His stock is up slightly, and I mean *slightly*, because for most of the game, he was just okay. He lacked any real explosiveness, churning out three yards and a cloud of dust, and only had 27 yards through three quarters. But then, in the fourth quarter, when the Broncos went on a 13-0 run, Dobbins finally showed up, racking up 41 yards on 6 carries. That’s the first time we’ve seen the “2025 JK Dobbins” this season, and they desperately need more of that.
On the other hand, fellow back RJ Harvey’s stock is down. After being heavily used in previous games, he barely saw the field on Sunday, playing only 37% of snaps, with just 3 carries for 7 yards and zero catches on one target. Turns out, this was the first game with Sean Payton calling plays this season, and it looks like he decided to lean heavily on Dobbins while giving Harvey the short end of the stick. Backups Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger remain unchanged in their veteran and emergency roles, respectively, and Tyler Badie continued his unchanged role as a third-down pass-blocking back.
So, the Broncos are coming off an ugly win, with their starting QB looking completely out of sorts. And who do they get next on a short week? Our Seattle Seahawks defense. This is our chance to feast. Get ready to see our boys shut down that struggling offense at Lumen Field. Let’s make ’em regret coming to the Pacific Northwest!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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