Denver Broncos Preseason Finale Highlights
The Denver Broncos closed their preseason with a 28-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints, completing a perfect 3-0 slate. This finale was notable because Denver’s starters logged extended snaps, offering a clearer look at the offense ahead of the regular season.
1) Offensive Line Showed Rust
Despite returning the same five starters, Denver’s first-string line struggled to create running lanes for rookie RB RJ Harvey and failed to provide consistent protection for Bo Nix. Nix faced steady pressure and was hit on multiple dropbacks, and while this could be early-season rust, it’s concerning given the unit’s near-elite finish last year in ESPN and Pro Football Focus rankings. If Sean Payton’s plan for a stronger ground game and a step forward from Nix are to materialize, the line must play cleaner against the league’s starting defenses.
2) Nix Still Has Polishing to Do, but There’s Reason for Calm
Coming off a standout rookie year, Bo Nix carried heavy expectations into training camp. He was flagged for a delay-of-game in New Orleans after losing sight of the play clock, adding to an earlier intentiona...