The Denver Broncos are lining up for a huge prime time matchup this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, and while the quarterback chatter is always loud, there’s one personal battle that’s gonna be must-watch TV: Pat Surtain vs. Davante Adams. This isn’t just another game for Surtain, you know? Early in his career, Adams absolutely cooked him back when he was with the Raiders. But things started to flip in 2023, with Surtain increasingly locking Adams down.
The Rematch: Surtain’s Rise vs. Adams’ Fading Dominance
Pat Surtain isn’t shying away from this one, saying this week, “It’s good battles, good competition. It’s going to be another battle on Sunday. [I’m] Looking forward to it.” And why wouldn’t he be? The momentum is clearly in his favor. Think about it: in his last two games against Denver back in 2023, Adams pulled in 11 catches for 112 yards and just one touchdown. That’s decent, sure, for most wide receivers. But rewind to 2022, and Adams absolutely torched Surtain for a ridiculous 16 catches, 242 yards, and two touchdowns. That was a whole different beast. Now, with Adams getting older, this could easily be the kind of game where Surtain completely takes over, just like Adams did to him years ago. It’s a true test for both, and you gotta wonder if this is where the torch truly passes.
That 9-0 NFC Streak and Bo Nix’s Brotherhood Mission
This game is about more than just one amazing individual matchup, though. The Broncos are on a crazy run against NFC opponents, stacking up a perfect 9-0 record in their last nine games. Nine wins in a row against half the league? That’s wild. But every streak has to end sometime, right? The question looming over Denver is, when does this one snap? Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is dialed into the team’s mindset, talking about the importance of building brotherhood. He said, “Close teams play for one another and the tighter the team, usually the more you’re willing to give and [the] more passion, and effort and intensity you play with.” He knows it’s tough in a pro league with so many different backgrounds, but he sees a tight group, with veterans welcoming new guys in seamlessly.
Nix also touched on the offense’s tendency to perform better in the second half. He’s not buying the “slow start” talk entirely, pointing out how two key plays in the first half could have easily meant 14 points, changing the whole narrative. They had two great drives that just didn’t result in scores, and then in the second half, those translated to touchdowns and a big lead. It’s all about getting the ball in the end zone consistently, start to finish. If they can figure that out, man, this offense could really hum.
So, this Sunday Night Football showdown against the Rams isn’t just another game. It’s a chance to see if Pat Surtain can cement his dominance over Davante Adams, if the Broncos can push that unbelievable 9-0 NFC streak even further, and if Bo Nix’s offense can finally put together a full four quarters. You know we’ll be watching every snap.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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