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Starting point is 00:00:05 You are Locked-on Broncos Postcast, powered by Mile High Sports, part of Locked-on Sports, Denver, on the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day. Good afternoon, good evening, whatever you want to refer to it as, Broncos Country. And welcome on in to your Locked-on Broncos Postcast. I am your host, Nilo Piro. Hope everybody is doing well out there as the Denver Broncos improved to, six and five on the year following their absolute thumping of the Atlanta Falcons. Your final score, 38 to 6. A lot of big takeaways from the game here today.

Starting point is 00:00:50 Bo Nix throwing for 300 plus yards, recording four touchdowns. The offense kicks it into gear. The defense gets the job done. And I've got some postgame interviews on my TV right now. I just heard from Sean Payton. So we'll break it all down here for you on your locked on Barranco's postcast. But guys, today's episode of your Lockedon Broncos postcast is brought to you by our friends over at Hillsdale College. Today's episode, like I said, is brought to you by Hillsdale.

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Starting point is 00:01:44 So do me that favor, smash that like button, hit that subscribe button, and let's talk a little Denver Broncos football. We'll do some big picture stuff to kind of open up the program here today, and then we'll narrow focus with Bo Nix and the defense and looking ahead to the Broncos schedule moving forward this year as they're back on the winning path, snapping that two game losing streak. And to kind of start there, terrible loss to Baltimore. They were just not in the same league as the Baltimore Ravens.

Starting point is 00:02:12 And they followed that up with a heartbreaking loss to the division rival Kansas City Chiefs, who I know are in a close game right now with the Buffalo Bills. And the question of this game today is how were you going to respond? Two consecutive games on the road, two bad losses for two different reasons. And for me today, the Broncos checked on. off darn near every box that you wanted to see them check off when it comes to bouncing back. The defense settled, like really doesn't even allow Atlanta to settle into any sort of a groove throughout the course of the afternoon.

Starting point is 00:02:44 And the offense hits the ground running with a score on their first drive. Bo Nix turns in probably the best game of his rookie season so far. And the Denver Broncos don't only win this game. They dominate this game against the Atlanta Falcons, 38 to 6 your final score. a lot to like about how the Broncos were able to perform here today. We got to talk about Bo Nicks here off the rip, though. I mean 28 for 33, 307 passing yards for Bo Nix, which is a career high for him. The first time he's thrown for 300 plus yards in a single game this season, an average of 9.3 yards per reception, four touchdowns, no interceptions, which has also been a key over the last month, month and a half or so.

Starting point is 00:03:31 Bo Nix has been exquisite at finding the open man and limiting the turnover. I believe he had four turnovers through the first four games of the season, and I believe now two interceptions since that moment. So Bo Nix and the Broncos' offense are really starting to figure some things out here. He was sacked one time, which you like to see. You know, it had a number of instances there where he could have been sacked additional times, but only one sack today for Bo Nix. But more importantly, 145.

Starting point is 00:03:59 That was his quarterback rating for the afternoon today is the Broncos, again, taking down the Atlanta Falcons 38 to 6. So plenty to talk about, man. I loved the variety of guys that were getting some looks in the wide receiver department. Cortland Sutton, Devon Vele, doing some nice stuff, you know, that running back by committee, Jaliel McLaughlin and Audrey S. may maybe don't pop off with the stat sheet, but they were involved in the offensive attack today. But it was Javante Williams, the guy who we thought might not have a role. in this offense, or a diminishing role, rather, with how, you know, Autraguestimee had, has kind of been confirmed as the running back one for the Denver Broncos.

Starting point is 00:04:37 Well, you know, Javonte Williams said, you know, hold that thought for just a moment. Nine carries today for Javante Williams, including 59 yards, but most impressive, he had a touchdown, but how he scored the touchdown, I felt like was most impressive for Javent Williams today in the red zone with their offense where the Denver Broncos, it's like a halfback draw up the middle. And Javante, you know, initially makes contact and is starting to be slow. down right around the five-yard line of Atlanta, and he just keeps the legs moving, keeps the legs moving, keeps them moving. His teammates come, they rally, there's a huddle, and they are

Starting point is 00:05:10 able to push Javante Williams into the end zone for a touchdown right before the half. That to me was exceptional. And again, for this kind of running back by committee approach that Sean Payton is elected to take throughout the course of the season, which I may add, I do think is probably be the right way to handle this situation just because I don't think you have like, like you don't have a Saquan Barkley, right? You don't have a Kyron Williams. You don't have a Christian McCaffrey when healthy, right? You know, it really is kind of a running back room that is by committee for a number of reasons. You've got Audra Guestime, who's the new kid on the block. You've got Jalil McLaughlin who's kind of your shiftier, burstier type of running

Starting point is 00:05:49 back. And then you've got Javonte Williams, who's kind of that, you know, thick, hardheaded running back that keeps his head down, is able to absorb some contact and keep moving forward. So, you know, three different running backs for three different situations is kind of what Sean Payton has been working with today. But I also think with the running back room, it's a little bit of what have you done for me lately. And I think that's a large reason why you saw a lot of conversation around Adric Estabay this week, both from the fan base, those on social media and coach Peyton himself. But with his performance today, I think Javante Williams, you know, has kind of thrown his cap back in the ring here as, you know, maybe trying to eat up some of those RB1 type of reps.

Starting point is 00:06:27 So I thought he was phenomenal today, was Giovante in the nine carries that he did have, excuse me. And I also liked the balanced attack from the Broncos. I just think they did a decent job of establishing the runner, at least making the attempt to only 26 rushes on the afternoon compared to 33 passing attempts for Bo Nix. But you were able to kind of take some of that pressure off of Bo Nix, work to play action here a little bit. And I think the rushing attack certainly has a, you know, has a, um, Sorry, I'm getting texted about the Nuggets game right now. You know, has the ability to kind of take that pressure off of Bo Nix, as I just mentioned. And, you know, we're going to spend a majority of the second second second second time.

Starting point is 00:07:07 We're kind of talking to big picture Bo Nix, obviously looking at his game here today. But this is a guy, they mentioned it on the broadcast, that if Bo Nix can continue to play the way that he has been playing for the last six or seven weeks now, he is going to find himself in the thick of the rookie of the year running alongside Jaden Daniels of the Washington commanders. And it did not look like it was going to be that way after the first four games of the season. But Sean Payton and Bo Nix, their chemistry continues to grow. And his confidence continues to grow does Bo Nix. So say some of those thoughts here for after the break. But in unit or, you know, kind of big picture of thoughts again here today, man.

Starting point is 00:07:43 Kirk Cousins and the offense were just unable to get anything going in this game. Under 200 passing yards for Kirk Cousins, Bijon Rob. Robinson was borderline non-existent throughout the course of this game, both as a rush and as a receiver. Drake London, you know, nobody did anything really for the Atlanta Falcons on offense, which is an offensive unit that is, you know, loaded with talent. Like I said, you've got the veteran there and Kurt Cousins, who's been there and done that. We've seen him run up scores in years past.

Starting point is 00:08:14 You limit him. You limit Bejohn Robinson, who's one of the more dynamic running backs in the NFL. Drake London, thanks for playing. Ray Ray MacLeod, all right. You had a fine game, you know, decent, I guess you could say. Darnell Moody kept in check. Kyle Pitts, only one reception on the game today. I mean, Vance Joseph and the Broncos defense did an excellent job, an excellent job at being prepared for this Atlanta Falcons team at home where the Broncos obviously have one of the best home field advantages in the NFL with Broncos country and the environment and just the overall degree of difficulty that, you know, it requires to play here at Denver, specifically this year. you know, I feel like their home field advantage, well, we know this for a fact that home field advantage,

Starting point is 00:08:56 at least from a betting perspective, has been diminished over the last, I don't know, half decade or so. But when the Broncos are good and their fans are into it and, you know, getting what they're, you know, paying for in regards to the price of admission, in power field, the Broncos are one of the more hostile environments, I would say in the NFL, you know, I know it's an over talked about topic as well, but playing a mile above sea level versus a team in Atlanta that plays down, you know, at sea level. in a dome, even though it was beautiful out today in the Mile High City. Man, wow, what a great mid-November day. But all of that stuff was working because you saw the Broncos get out to a quick start. You saw them put pressure on Atlanta.

Starting point is 00:09:34 You saw the Broncos defense not allow Atlanta to settle into a groove. And it's like, oh, now we got to pivot our game plan. And the Broncos at that point had to run away from the game. And even with Atlanta pivoting and needed to try to get a little bit more explosive on offense to keep this game close, they were unable to do so because the Denver Broncos defense. defense absolutely shut them down today. Only six points for the Atlanta Falcons. Naturally, both of those being field goals, nobody reached the end zone this afternoon for the Atlanta Falcons as the Denver Broncos bounce back to take to snap their two game losing streak to beat

Starting point is 00:10:11 the Atlanta Falcons 38 to six. Both teams with a six and five record right now and Denver improves to three and two at home. All right, guys, I'm going to hit a quick break. When we come back, we'll continue along with the conversation. For any of y'all watching live on YouTube, appreciate you guys big time. Drop some comments. Let me know what your big takeaway of the game was this afternoon. What were you most impressed with the Bo Nix?

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Starting point is 00:14:37 You know, that was two tough weeks in a row there against the Ravens and the Chiefs, but the Broncos bouncing back today in pretty dominant fashion, taking down the Atlanta Falcons 38 to 6. So I want to talk some Bo Nicks here. I gave you his stat line there in the first, first time of the show. Well, let's kind of rehash that and do some big thoughts here. Bo Nicks today, his best game of the season by far, 28 for 33, 307 passing yards, four touchdowns, only sacked one time,

Starting point is 00:15:08 and a quarterback rating of 145. Bow Nicks today, and really Bo Nicks for like the last, you know, four or five, maybe six games moving forward here, has just looked more and more and more and more comfortable. And we know that Sean Payton is a guy that, you know, has a pretty big brain when it comes to running NFL offenses and trying to, you know, he used the word in his post game press conference, the explosive plays, which you saw were available today for Bo Nix,

Starting point is 00:15:36 the better that Bo Nix gets, the quicker that Bo Nix is able to process what's going on on the football field, and the more confident that Bo Nix feels in his ability, the better the Broncos offense will continue to be as the course of the season rolls on. I mean, this is a team that is now well within striking distance of making a playoff spot. This was not a must-win game. I mean, it was a must, it was a kind of have to win game. like, you know, the Broncos would have still been in decent position had they lost today's game to still make the playoffs.

Starting point is 00:16:04 But winning today's game, you know, just makes the process and the path a little bit more clearer here. And again, you go through that gauntlet of a schedule, right, for the last two weeks where, you know, nobody played well against Baltimore. And Bo actually played pretty good last week, I would say, against the Kansas City cheese. Patrick Mahomes, I believe you even came out and told Sean Payton after the fact, you know, that Bo Nick is a player. And so, you know, you're seeing it all kind of come together. But today against an Atlanta Falcons team that does not rush the pastor very well, you saw Bo Nix half time. You saw Bo Nix play with that confidence. And as I mentioned, guys, love the fact that he was able to find a number of different receivers today.

Starting point is 00:16:44 Cortland Sutton, seven receptions for 78 yards on, he was seven of eight on his targets. Devon Valey, four receptions for 66 yards. Little Jordan Humphrey, four reception for 52 yards. Marvin Mims, two for 49. Javonte had 28 yards of receiving out of the backfield. I mean, all at all, man, you had a number of different guys getting involved for the Broncos today, which much like the running back room, not that it's wide receiver by committee for the Denver Broncos,

Starting point is 00:17:13 but it's like, you know, you know what you have in Cortland Sutton. You know, he's their de facto number one receiver. And then from there, it's kind of like guys are fighting for receptions a little bit. And I just thought Bo did a great job of opening up the passing game. As Sean Payton calling the plays, and they just had a number of guys that were able to answer the call to here today. You know, Devon Bailey over the last couple of weeks has been great for the Denver Broncos. As I mentioned, 66 yards receiving today for Mr. Devon Bailey. And little Jordan Humphrey, a guy that I've been a little hot and cold with over the course of the season,

Starting point is 00:17:43 you know, 52 yards receiving, but that touchdown pass he caught, a little bit of a busted coverage from Atlanta. But he was running kind of a crossing route, stayed skinny, and then opened up in the middle. of the field and nobody from Atlanta just picked him up running across the field. I mean, that was a nice route from little Jordan Humphrey, you know, able to secure the ball wide open and punch it into the end zone. Those are the types of things that I saw from Bo Nix and the offense today, whether Atlanta's defense is that good or not, that shows me signs that this team is growing. Because how many times over the years, even with Russell Wilson last year, were the Broncos

Starting point is 00:18:16 in these games and they just couldn't break through, right? It's like you have a decent drive, then you settle for a field goal. Right. And the other team comes down, drives down the field, scores a touchdown. Like the fact that Denver is able to do this with a little bit of English, exclamation point at the end of some of these drives, shows me that they're starting to really figure it out and click as a team and click as an offense.

Starting point is 00:18:37 And of course, a lot of that is led by Bo Nix. And it makes you think that no disrespect to anybody on the Denver Broncos offense right now. We know their offensive line is great at keeping him upright and giving him some protection. but it makes you think where when they get a real pass receiving, like a past catching tight in, like this was never going to happen, but like imagine they had Brock Bowers, you know,

Starting point is 00:18:56 or that type of a guy on offense. When they get some real deal wide receivers, either go draft a guy in the first round this year or make a free agent signing, you know, I know that there was a lot of Broncos country that was clamoring for David and Joku from the Cleveland Browns. Point being, if the Denver Broncos and Bo Nix are able to hang 38 on the Falcons today,

Starting point is 00:19:15 a pretty good team, a team that's in first place in their division, decision. What does this offense look like when you really start to build it up with some legitimate playmakers? And again, that's not a slight or trying to disrespect any of the guys that are currently on the roster and that are currently playing. But this is a skill position group that is a bit hampered by the money that is tied up to Russell Wilson with his contract. That was, you know, one of the reasons why the Broncos were maybe a little hesitant to eat the dead cat money is because how it would hinder them over the course of this season. and Sean Payton has done a great job of working with what he's got. The wide receivers have done a great job of stepping up in spurts.

Starting point is 00:19:53 And frankly, Bo Nix just continues to blossom and grow as an NFL quarterback, which I think is a huge sign of where this Denver Broncos team is, what this team's trajectory is. And so, you know, you just love to see it today. So good stuff from Bo Nix. Again, 28 for 33, 307 passing yards, four touchdowns, and a quarterback rating of 145. His best game of the season comes after two brutal losses in a row for the Denver Broncos,

Starting point is 00:20:21 and they are back in the win column above 500 at 6 and 5. You absolutely love to see it. All right, I got to hit my final break when we come back. Let's talk a little bit about that defense. They stepped up today. As I mentioned, no touchdowns allowed for the Atlanta Falcons. Go ahead and drop some comments. If you have anything you want to say, what was your biggest takeaway from the Denver Broncos game today?

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Starting point is 00:23:15 And you guys can also follow me on social media at media by AP. But okay, a couple of thoughts here on the defense before we get ready to shut the show down. man, they just wreaked havoc today on Kirk Cousins in the offense. As I mentioned in the beginning of the show, less than 20 completed passes for Kirk Cousins today. 18 for 27, only 173 passing yards with a quarterback rating of 68.9. 68.9. They sat Kirk Cousins three times today. You know, they were just unable to get anything going on offense.

Starting point is 00:23:48 Bejohn Robinson only 35 yards on the ground. Drake London led the Falcons and yards received. he was 61, but, you know, that's not going to really move the needle for you. Ray Ray MacLeod had 46, Bejohn had 28 out of the backfield, and Kyle Pitts relegated in this game. Only one reception for nine yards for Kyle Pitts. So I feel like I've seen an uptick in his production this season as Atlanta kind of tries to move forward here.

Starting point is 00:24:12 But man, did the Broncos do a great job today? Jaquam McMillan leading the Denver Broncos with total tackles. He had nine today, five of which were solo. He saw Nick Benito. Big old number 15, getting the job done. Two sacks today for Nick Benito. What is it? I believe that's now nine sacks in his last eight games,

Starting point is 00:24:32 if memory serves me correctly. I mean, Nick Bonito has just been an absolute force for the Denver Broncos this season, an absolute force. And when you've got really solid cornerback play and Riley Moss and Patrick Chartan, of course, all that's going to do is help. When you can kind of combine that with some solid pass rushing

Starting point is 00:24:52 is Nick Benito and guys like Jonathan, Cooper have been able to do, man, your defense is going to be disruptive. And look, the one game this year, you know, at least in recent memory that comes to mind about where the Broncos were exposed defensively was last, or was two weeks ago against the Baltimore Ravens. The Broncos defense held their own last week against the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. And today, you know, against a likely playoff team in the Atlanta Falcons, the Broncos

Starting point is 00:25:16 defense just chewed them up and spit them out. Malcolm Roach had a sack today. you know, just a lot of different guys working. Jonah Ellis there late in the game with the sack, man. But Nick Panito just continues to be one of the, I don't even know if surprise is the right word, because we knew that Panito could be really good, but he's really just burst onto the scene here today,

Starting point is 00:25:39 or this season, excuse me, again, with seven total tackles, four of them solo and sacking Kirk cousins twice. Riley Moss had six tackles. Devon Key with five tackles. You know, I haven't really brought up Patrick Chatton's name because Pastor Chan didn't really see the ball on his side of the field. They did an excellent job of just shutting down every explosive element of this Atlanta Falcons offense as they were just on the eight. Like that's, that's most

Starting point is 00:26:03 impressive to me. It's one thing when you, you know, maybe start a little bit slow and you adjust and you improve as the game goes along. The Broncos did not do that today. The Broncos closed the door from the moment that the game started, which is just incredible. Again, against a team that is likely going to make the playoffs, right? This is a quality or a type of team that the Broncos could see if they're able to make the playoffs themselves. And look, I think the NFC is better than the AFC. Just kind of looking at, you know, specifically like the wildcard standing. So, you know, this is definitely a game that I would put some stock into if you're the

Starting point is 00:26:32 Denver Broncos. Now, the question is here moving forward, what does a consistency look like? You know, I'll break down the remainder of the Broncos schedule or at least their next few games here coming up in just a moment. But, you know, as far as today is concerned, how do you take what you did today and improve upon it and build upon it and, you know, get that seventh win next week? You know, you still have your bye week coming up here. And, you know, really three winnable games, like very winnable games. I mean, you could even say four, depending on your opinion of the Chargers.

Starting point is 00:26:59 But next week they travel to Vegas to take on the Raiders and they come home to take on the Browns. And then home again to take on the Colts. I mean, there's no reason why the Broncos should not win at least two out of three of those games, if not all three. Again, the Browns aren't very good. The Colts, you know, they can essentially wipe them out of the playoff race with a win there in a couple of weeks. And then the Chargers at home, which, you know, is a winnable game. You know, the Broncos were on the road, excuse me. The Broncos lost to the Chargers early this year at home,

Starting point is 00:27:23 but they can certainly, like, I'm not afraid. I don't think the charges is an automatic loss. And then they'll finish out the season. Can't believe we're already getting down to it with the Bengals and the Cheaps. So, you know, a lot of runways still ahead of the Denver Broncos. And they're going to make the playoffs if they can take care of business and just continue to put one foot in front of the other, focus on what they've got in front of them.

Starting point is 00:27:43 And you, I think the other key is, can the defense maintain its base? And can Bonnix continue to rise? as a rookie quarterback and just as a quarterback in general. Because I'm pretty confident in saying that the defense will be as advertised the rest of the way of this season, you know, bearing any significant injuries. I feel pretty confident in saying that the Broncos offense, you know, will continue to be on that upward trajectory as well. Because what have you seen from Bo Nix that makes you think this is a fluke?

Starting point is 00:28:08 What makes you think that they're not going to be able to keep this thing up? I just think the reason we've seen Bo Nix and the Broncos' offense improve is because they're getting more reps. They're getting more looks, right? you'll have Josh Reynolds. I was talking with Troy Rank at the Denver Post earlier today. Reynolds is going to be back, you know, planning games here hopefully in a couple of weeks or so,

Starting point is 00:28:26 maybe even next week. You know, we'll have to see how that shakes out. You know, does Audrey Guestbay and just Javante Williams kind of find that second burst after today's game? Will Cortland Sutton continue to impress? Will the Devon Valais and the little Jordan Humphreys of the world

Starting point is 00:28:37 continue to make impacts in the wide receiving group? I mean, these are all things that are still questions that are waiting to be answered, but you solve today what they're capable of. And so that's what's exciting for me today is The Broncos not only snap their two-game losing streak, they do it in pretty convincing, not even pretty convincing. They do it in dominant fashion, dominant fashion,

Starting point is 00:28:58 taking down the Atlanta Falcons 38 to 6 here today. So one more time before we get out of here, guys, Bo Nicks, 28 for 33, 307 passing yards and four touchdowns, man. I mean, he was slinging that ball all over the field. I didn't even think I said this. Hold on. He completed like 80% of his passes today. Like 80% of his passes did Bo Nix.

Starting point is 00:29:18 I mean, he was just absolutely on fire, which you love to see. The Broncos, you know, 22 first downs today. They were great there. Third down efficiency, nearly 50%. A little higher, actually, six for 11. You know, they did a great job of, you know, outpassing Atlanta today, 295 passing yards to Atlanta's 176. They outgained nearly double up on Atlanta for total yards in the game.

Starting point is 00:29:41 The Broncos had 400 total yards of offense compared to Atlanta's 226. I mean, they out rushed Atlanta, 105. to 50. I mean, everything about this game was coming up Denver Broncos. Everything. Absolutely everything. And now the key here is moving forward. How do they continue to build some momentum? Again, next week against the Raiders, good spot to do that. Back at home the following week against the Browns. Good chance to keep it going. Home against the Colts. You know, these are all very winnable games, in my opinion, for the Denver Broncos as they're on that path. Six and five. Still plenty of work to do. But the Broncos are certainly trending in. the right direction thanks to Bo Nix, thanks to the defense, and the overall grind that is the NFL season. But guys, that is going to do it for me. Thank you so much for tuning into your Lockdown Broncos Postcast as they win today against the Atlanta Falcons 38 to 6.

Starting point is 00:30:31 Make sure to like this video, smash that subscribe button and check me out on social media at media by AP. But that is going to do it for me, folks. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday evening. And we'll talk to you guys next week as the Denver Broncos look to make it two wins in a row. Have a good Sunday, folks.

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