Here's how the Denver Broncos open the Bo Nix era off on the right foot in Seattle.
, spelling no love lost between the two historic franchises. Week 1's matchup kicks off on Sunday, September 8, at Lumen Field, where the Broncos are heavy underdogs on the road.
If the Broncos expect to upset the Seahawks and The 12th Man, they must strictly adhere to these three keys to victory on the road.Nix will become the first Broncos rookie quarterback to start Week 1 since John Elway in 1983. The No. 12 overall pick in this year's NFL draft earned the starting nod from Sean Payton after leading a successful training camp and capitalizing on a stellar preseason. Nix went 22-of-30 for 205 yards and two touchdowns in two games.
Expect short to medium passes from the perimeter to the middle of the field via slot receivers like Marvin Mims Jr. and big-bodied tight ends Adam Trautman, Greg Dulcich, and Donald Parnham Jr. I’d also expect running backs like Jaleel McLaughlin to be utilized in the passing game with screen passes to eliminate Seattle’s defensive aggression that will come from a variety of fronts.
The 6-foot-5, 300-pound defender nicknamed ‘Big Cat’ is as quick and agile as his feline alias suggests on the line of scrimmage. Williams’ unique combination of size and speed allows him to rotate from the interior of the D-line to the edge, making him a threat to the Broncos' rushing attack. Williams finished the 2023 season playing in 18 games for both the Giants and Seahawks, recording 62 tackles , 5.5 sacks, 16 QB hits, and 10 tackles for a loss. A healthy Broncos run game, effective or not, will be critical in deterring Williams from becoming a game wrecker in the trenches.Aug 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field.
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