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Bo Nix Returns: Broncos' Preseason Test
21 Aug
Summary
- Bo Nix to start first game since playoff loss, limited to 14 plays.
- Tight end involvement in passing game is a key area to watch.
- Fifth defensive lineman spot remains uncertain for Broncos.
The Denver Broncos are set to play the Green Bay Packers tonight in their second preseason game. Following a decisive win in their opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the Broncos aim to build momentum at home.
Quarterback Bo Nix is slated to start his first game since the AFC Divisional Playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Head Coach Sean Payton indicated Nix will be limited to approximately fourteen plays. This limited appearance offers a glimpse into Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb's early offensive strategies with Nix leading the unit.
Attention will also be on the tight ends' involvement in the passing game. In the preseason opener, only five of the 29 pass attempts went to tight ends. The Broncos hope to see increased targets for players like rookies Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley, who have shown promise.
Furthermore, the Broncos' defensive line rotation seeks a fifth key player. With John Franklin-Myers gone, competition is open for snaps. Second-year player Sai'vion Jones and rookie Tyler Onyedim are candidates, but their preseason performances have yet to impress, leaving this crucial spot undecided.
