Sink or Swim? The Broncos play their first road game this season with the type of urgency associated with the final month of the season.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — “Sleepless in Seattle” was a romantic comedy with quotable lines and memorable scenes.
“Winless in Miami” is a sad, tired commentary from a proud franchise. The Broncos play their first road game this season with the type of urgency associated with the final month of the season. They own an 0-2 record, losing by a combined three points. Only six teams since 1979 have dropped their first three games and reached the playoffs since 1979. A 17-game schedule creates a little bit of elasticity, but history is not kind. The last team to pull it off was the 2018 Houston Texans.
And it doesn’t help that the Broncos are facing the Miami Dolphins in their home opener looking to stage a fireworks show for their hot and humid fans. The Broncos are a 6.5-point underdog. They haven’t won a road game in the United States since Nov. 7, 2021, at Dallas, their lone victory in London last season vs. the Jaguars. They are 0-11 stateside since demolishing the Cowboys 30-16, the shining moment of Vic Fangio’s tenure.
Making matters worse, star safety Justin Simmons was ruled out with a groin/hip injury, leaving the Broncos to lean on Essang Bassey and Delarrin Turner-Yell.The Broncos spent the offseason rebuilding their offensive line to make “running part of their DNA.” However, through two games, coach Sean Payton has thrown 66 times compared to 45 rushing attempts, and only 35 from running backs Javonte Williams, Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin. The best defense vs. Miami is playing keep away.
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