Instant reaction: Broncos throttled by Packers in second preseason game
After looking sharp in their preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the Denver Broncos struggled immensely in their 33-13 loss versus the Green Bay Packers.
DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 21: The Denver Broncos suffered a 33-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers in their second preseason game. This marked the end of Head Coach Sean Payton's eight-game winning streak. Broncos fans welcomed back quarterback Bo Nix, who made a brief preseason debut. Nix displayed promise in limited action, completing 6-of-9 passes for 79 yards and scoring a touchdown.
However, the performance was riddled with mistakes and penalties. The Broncos struggled defensively, displaying poor coverage and allowing the Packers to exploit their weaknesses. Offensive line depth and the run game also faltered, with the offense managing only 69 rushing yards. Referees were criticized for several questionable calls throughout the game.
Despite some promising performances by rookies like Kage Casey, the overall preseason result was unsatisfactory, highlighting areas for improvement before the regular season begins.
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