Thirty-one to ten. That was the brutal final score in Kansas City last night, and if you watched that train wreck, you know the Denver Broncos did not just lose to the Chiefs, they got absolutely embarrassed on the national stage. This was not a playoff team, let alone a Super Bowl contender. Everything that was supposed to be good about them was straight-up awful. It was an ugly, ugly showing, and honestly, nobody on that squad escaped without looking like a total loser.
Davis Webb’s Offense Took A Giant Step Backward
Remember all the hype around OC Davis Webb finally taking over play-calling duties this offseason? Head coach Sean Payton handed him the reins, and the talk was all about this highly sought-after coordinator unleashing a new, improved Broncos offense. Well, after exactly one game, it feels like they took a huge step backward. Bo Nix was getting absolutely pummeled with sacks, turning the ball over multiple times. They completely abandoned the run game early, passes were dropped all over the field, and the offensive line could not block for squat. Get this: they had a 1st and GOAL at the 5-yard line after a Mahomes interception, a golden opportunity, and still could not punch it in for a touchdown. That big trade for Jaylen Waddle? He was barely targeted, and when he was, he dropped the ball on a crucial 3rd down. Courtland Sutton did not even get his first catch until the third quarter. That is unacceptable, man.
The Defense Got Torched, And Bo Nix Had A Career-Worst Night
Where do you even start with that mess? This was the worst defensive showing from the Broncos since that infamous 70-burger they took against the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs ran all over them, rushing for over 200 yards! It felt like every single tackle attempt was a whiff, leading to big plays for Kansas City all night long. They looked pathetic out there and simply could not wrap up anybody. Then there’s Bo Nix. I have defended the guy all offseason, but he gave his haters all the ammo they needed tonight. He played one of the worst games of his career, getting sacked at least four times and turning the ball over at least twice. The offense as a whole went a dismal 2 for 12 on third downs. That is not all on Bo, but it sure does not help his case.
The Entire Broncos Organization Just Took A Massive L
The entire Broncos organization has to take this massive L tonight. This was a collective failure from the top brass down. This is the team that was just one game away from the Super Bowl last season, coming off a magical 14-3 record, winning the AFC West, and snagging the one seed. They make a “big splash” for Jaylen Waddle, bring back practically every free agent from that successful squad, but then fail to sign many outside talents to shore things up. After an offseason spent playing the ‘what-if’ game, this opening blowout against a division rival shows their Super Bowl aspirations might be nothing more than a fantasy. This early in the season, it is a brutal wake-up call for a team that had such high hopes.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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