The Denver Broncos just walked away with a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, clocking 62 offensive plays and 59 defensive snaps, but it’s what went down in their backfield that has everyone talking. Forget your bell-cow backs, because Denver rolled out the most equitable running back split anyone has seen in years, divvying up snaps like it was a potluck.
Broncos Offense Is Shaking Up the Backfield Rules
Bo Nix was the man under center, playing every single one of those 62 offensive snaps, no surprises there. But get this: Jonah Coleman played 25 snaps, J.K. Dobbins got 21, and Tyler Badie chipped in with 16. That’s a three-headed monster that’s truly splitting the workload right down the middle, making defensive coordinators scratch their heads trying to game plan for them, right? We also saw Adam Prentice in for 8 snaps at fullback, showing they’re not afraid to mix up formations.
Meanwhile, the offensive line was practically glued together. Ben Powers, Garett Bolles, and Mike McGlinchey played 100% of the snaps. Luke Wattenberg also went the distance. Quinn Meinerz missed just two plays, with Alex Palczewski stepping in, who also featured as the extra lineman on two plays. Talk about consistency up front. Out wide, Courtland Sutton led the receivers with 45 snaps (73%), followed by Pat Bryant (41 snaps) and Jaylen Waddle (38 snaps). But here’s the real head-scratcher, something that just screams “what gives?”: Adam Trautman played a hefty 40 snaps at tight end and didn’t see a single target! You play that much, you gotta be involved in the pass game more than just blocking, folks. Nate Adkins, another tight end, made his 23 snaps count, snagging four touches: one run and three catches.
Defense Holds Strong With Key Performances
On the defensive side, the Broncos’ D was locked in for 59 plays. Talanoa Hufanga, Patrick Surtain II, and Alex Singleton were absolute workhorses, each playing 100% of the defensive snaps. That’s a stout core right there. Riley Moss and Brandon Jones were right behind them, missing only one snap each. Up front, Zach Allen led the defensive line with 48 snaps, backed up by Jonah Elliss and Nik Bonitto, who both saw 41 and 40 snaps respectively. The rotation was real, keeping guys fresh and pressure on the Jags’ offense all game. It also tells you exactly who the coaching staff truly trusts to be out there on the field when the game is on the line and every snap counts.
The Broncos had a few guys sitting out: Sam Ehlinger, RJ Harvey, Marvin Mims, Kage Casey, Dallon Bentley, Jordan Jackson, and Tyler Onyedim were all inactive for the game. And poor Jarret Stidham, the only active player who suited up but didn’t even get to hit the field for a single snap. Talk about a tough break when you’re ready to roll.
This kind of player usage, especially that wild running back rotation, is something to watch closely. Can Denver keep this unpredictable offensive balance going, and how will it impact their opponents going forward? It’s a huge question for the rest of their season.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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