QB Bo Nix said what Broncos fans need to hear about offensive inconsistency
If you just look at the raw numbers, the Denver Broncos look like an above-average offense in terms of points scored, passing yards, and rushing yards. But if you dig a little deeper, you'll find the source of frustration for many fans in Broncos Country, who are still waiting for this offense to find any sort of rhythm or consistency.
The Broncos are 30th in the NFL in time of possession per drive, 25th in plays per drive, and 26th in percentage of drives ending with a score. We've seen this Broncos offense score in bunches in the fourth quarter, but why can't they find a little more magic in the first three?
Quarterback Bo Nix had a perfect and hilarious response when asked about the offense's struggles and how they can fix those things moving forward.
Broncos QB Bo Nix tells the truth about offensive consistency (and adds a little joke)
“I think if we can find a way to not to have to play the No. 1 defense in the league. (Laughs) That might help. They’re trying to keep us from scoring at the same time we’re trying to score. It’s not easy. We’ve found ways at times.
- Broncos QB Bo Nix (via team PR); emphasis added
The Broncos, to their credit, don't seem to be able to win with the fans these days. When they put up 44 points against the Cowboys, the significance of the offensive output was diminished by the fact that they were playing the Cowboys.
When they put up just enough points to beat the #1 Texans defense, it isn't good enough because they aren't scoring on every drive like they did against the Cowboys.
And Nix is right -- somehow, the Broncos have fooled people into thinking it's easy to score points, which means they've done a good job at scoring points if only for stretches. The 77 points they scored in five quarters against the Giants and Cowboys is evidence of that.
But obviously, everyone wants (needs) to see this offense take another step in their progression. Someone has to find ways to make more plays, right?
The plays per drive, time of possession, and percentage of drives ending in a score have to get better. The Broncos can't put more pressure on their defense than other offenses already are. They have a chance against the Raiders on Thursday night to come through in a big way. Maybe they'll find a way to fool us into thinking scoring points is easy all over again.
Colorado Avalanche showed Championship-level grit against the Lightning
The Colorado Avalanche fended off the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night, with a final score of 3-2. It was a hard-fought battle between the two 2021-22 Stanley Cup Final teams. If one thing has been evident in the world of hockey—especially with this year’s Avalanche—it’s that you have to battle through the final whistle and faceoff. If you lay back, it can come back and bite you.
Thankfully, that’s not what happened in this game, as the Lightning had to pull goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, forcing them into a 6-on-5 man-advantage to try and get that tying goal. Thankfully, that wasn’t in the cards for the Lightning, as Colorado was able to keep them from scoring.
Cale Makar was a huge part of the game, and especially the final minutes, as he blocked a shot which hit his hand. He was in a lot of pain, as his reaction on the bench clearly showed. On one hand (no pun intended), that’s the type of
Jared Bednar on Cale Makar after blocking the puck late in last night's win over TBL via @AltitudeSR:
He said that Cale is okay!
"It says a lot. Those three minutes, regardless of how you played the whole night... I love what our guys did on that 6-on-5."#GoAvsGo |… — Adrian Hernandez (@AdoHernandez27) November 5, 2025
You know what? That honestly feels like a Championship-quality move. Now, it’s easy to talk about an obvious playoff team being a Stanley Cup contender in November. I also understand the hesitation to do so. But if the Avalanche fight like they did against Tampa Bay on a regular basis, the sky is the limit for them. They finally have quality goaltending, and we have guys who will go out to battle for each other.
Gabriel Landeskog’s fight is also one to note, as he’s been one of the more physical players on this year’s team, which is surprising given his three-year absence from regular season hockey, but it’s a welcome sight. He showed a lot of guts against the Lightning, too. Landeskog continues to show that he is doing quite well in his long recovery from knee surgey, and we might not even have to be talking about it any longer.
The Avalanche have a three-day break before a tilt with the Edmonton Oilers in Western Canada. We’ll get to see the battle between Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, two guys who are often linked together. That should be a lot of fun. Who knows? Maybe we will get to see Mackenzie Blackwood back in action.
