Denver fans are already hitting the panic button, and honestly, who can blame them after that Week 1 disaster? The team’s first game was nothing short of atrocious, a truly pretend football game, and it’s got everyone wondering, “WTF happened?” It might only be Week 2, but the vibe in Broncos Country is already a mix of worry and desperate hope.
The “Reality Check” That Hurt
That Monday night game was a brutal wake-up call, and it’s clear the team got humbled by the Chiefs, a team many thought they should have beaten, even playing in a “terrible place” like Arrowhead with its “insufferable fans.” Tackling looked optional in Week 1. The team “missed that session” on how to wrap up, and the coaching staff didn’t exactly help things, with players often looking totally out of position. It wasn’t just a loss; it was a fundamental breakdown that shook the fanbase to its core. This wasn’t just a bad game, it was a “reality check,” as one fan put it, and it showed everyone that this team is a long way from threatening the 1972 Dolphins.
Bo Nix and the O-Line Nightmare
Quarterback Bo Nix looked rusty, no doubt about it. Was it first-game-back-from-injury jitters? The bright lights of prime-time Week 1? Being a new dad and not getting enough sleep? Or was it the offensive line? Nix was running for his life most of the game, consistently “running away from trouble.” That O-line clearly has work to do, especially with McGlinchey needing to step up. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ D-line, which piled up five sacks against the Browns in Week 1, is no joke. If the Broncos don’t fix their protection quickly, Nix is going to be in for another long Sunday. And let’s not even start on the rushing game, which completely failed to establish itself with a measly 15 attempts for 61 yards. Fans are even wondering if the team should try using the middle of the field on passes, a basic strategy that seemed absent last week.
So, here we are heading into Week 2, a home-opener at Empower Field at Mile High against the Jaguars. The biggest question echoing through Denver right now, according to veteran fan bill2975, is whether “they can’t be that bad two weeks in a row, can they?” They better not be. This game is huge for setting the tone for their season. They need to show the Mile High crowd, and themselves, that last week was a fluke and not the scary new normal.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Mile High Report.
Leave a Reply