Battle Red Blog
The Denver Broncos are one of the under the radar great stories in the NFL this season. Bo Nix is playing even better this season than he did last season and the Broncos lead the NFL in sacks through week eight of the season. Ian St. Clair of Mile High Report was kind of enough to carve out a few minutes from his busy schedule to answer some of our questions. The game is a huge game for both clubs. The Broncos are trying to hold off the hot Kansas City Chiefs to keep a hold on their lead in the AFC West. The Houston Texans are looking to get back into the AFC Wild Card race with a fourth victory in five games.
Battle Red Blog: Four of the six Broncos wins have been in one score games. Do you feel like this can continue or will their luck even out?
Ian St. Clair: The short answer is, yes. However, context is obviously needed to understand why. The Broncos are learning how to win games. The defense is one of the best in the league, and that’s still true even with Pat Surtain II out with a pectoral injury for the next few weeks. That defense will keep Denver in every game it plays. On top of that, you have Sean Payton, who remains one of the best coaches in the NFL. But the biggest reason is Bo Nix. No matter the situation or how the game unfolds, he plays his best in the fourth quarter. In fact, Nix is one of the best quarterbacks in the league in the fourth quarter. He shares many similarities with John Elway in that regard. No matter what, the Broncos have a chance.
BRB: Bo Nix is in his second season at the helm. How is he developing as a quarterback?
ISC: According to former Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib, Nix is the best quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft class. So if you listen to a former player in the league, Nix is progressing quite well. From a fan’s perspective, you couldn’t ask for more at this point. There are still times when you see he’s a second-year player, but he’s coming into his own, and the game is starting to slow down for him. Add in the fact that he has Payton, and now one of the best running games in the league, and you can see why he’s building on his strong rookie season. What’s exciting as a fan of the Broncos: Nix is just getting started.
BRB: Denver has been known for having a stout defense in recent seasons. What is the key to their success?
ISC: The Broncos have a complete defense. The defensive front and the pass rush are arguably the best in the league, especially the pass rush with Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper. However, the secondary is one of the best and deepest in the NFL as well. Obviously, that will get put to the...
