It’s the Friday Gameplan Edition of Orange & Blue Today, and as Sean Payton always says, the NFL is either a crisis or a carnival — and last week was definitely the crisis. After a rough 31–10 loss to the Chiefs, the Broncos return home to Empower Field at Mile High needing to reset fast before the Jacksonville Jaguars come to town. So how do the Broncos attack the Jaguars defense. Will they feature JK Dobbins more after he and RJ Harvey looked good on limited touches. Can Davis Webb get the run game going early, or does Sean Payton need to step in and steady the offense. On defense, tackling must improve immediately. The Broncos couldn’t slow down Kansas City’s rushing attack, and now they face a high‑powered Jaguars offense with multiple ways to stress a defense. How does Denver clean things up, and what’s their plan for stopping Trevor Lawrence — a quarterback who thrives in tight‑window throws — and a passing game featuring Parker Washington. The Broncos cannot afford to fall to 0–2, and this episode breaks down exactly what Denver must do to get back on the right track. 🔥 In this episode: How Denver flushes last week’s loss and resets for Week 2 What the Broncos’ offensive gameplan looks like vs Jacksonville Whether Dobbins and Harvey get more early involvement How Denver improves tackling and run defense How to defend Trevor Lawrence’s tight‑window passing attack Drop your take — what’s the biggest adjustment Denver must make to beat the Jaguars.

Cec and Mase break down how the Broncos flush last week after a rough 31–10 season‑opening loss to the Chiefs — a big slice of humble pie for a team with Super Bowl expectations. With the Jaguars coming to town, Denver has to get back on track fast. The Broncos couldn’t slow down Kenneth Walker in Week 1, so how big of a concern is the run defense moving forward, especially against teams with quality running backs. On offense, Denver failed to run the ball consistently, even though JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey looked good on limited touches. Can Davis Webb get them involved earlier, or does Sean Payton need to step in and help stabilize the gameplan. And then there’s Bo Nix, who struggled under pressure — something he’s historically dealt with early in seasons. How can Denver better protect him, and what adjustments must be made before Sunday. The Broncos cannot afford to fall to 0–2, and this episode digs into exactly what they need to do to get this win. 🔥 In this episode: How Denver flushes the Chiefs loss and resets for Week 2 Why the Jaguars matchup is a major early‑season test How Dobbins and Harvey fit into the corrected gameplan Whether Sean Payton steps in on play‑calling How the Broncos protect Bo Nix and avoid an 0–2 start Drop your take — what’s the biggest adjustment Denver must make to beat Jacksonville.

Amazon Prime NFL Insider James Palmer joins Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey on Orange & Blue Today to break down the Broncos’ Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars — and how Denver responds after a wake‑up call against the Chiefs. The Broncos couldn’t slow down Kenneth Walker in Week 1, and now they face another high‑powered offense with multiple ways to stress a defense. How big of a concern is Denver’s run defense moving forward, and what has to change immediately to avoid a repeat performance. On offense, the Broncos need to find rhythm after struggling to run the ball consistently. JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey looked good on limited touches — so can Davis Webb get them involved earlier, or does Sean Payton need to step in and help stabilize the play‑calling. And then there’s Trevor Lawrence, who can test tight windows and challenge Denver’s coverage rules. Palmer breaks down how Jacksonville will attack, what matchups matter most, and how the Broncos can keep this game from tilting early. 🔥 In this episode: How Denver responds after the Chiefs wake‑up call Why the Jaguars’ offense is a major test for the Broncos How Dobbins and Harvey fit into the Week 2 gameplan Whether Sean Payton steps in on play‑calling How Trevor Lawrence stresses Denver’s coverage Drop your Week 2 take — what’s the biggest adjustment Denver must make before Sunday.

Cec and Mase break down everything that went wrong for the Broncos in their 31–10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday Night Football — and what it means moving forward. Denver couldn’t slow down Kenneth Walker, who ripped through the defense all night. Missed tackles, poor fits, and bad angles made it easy for Kansas City to control the game. So how big of a concern is this going forward, especially with more quality running backs on the schedule. On offense, the Broncos failed to run the ball consistently, even though JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey looked good on limited touches. Can Davis Webb get them involved earlier, or will Sean Payton have to step in and help with play‑calling. And then there’s Bo Nix, who struggled under constant pressure. Cec and Mase dig into how Denver can better protect him, what adjustments are realistic, and how the offense can stabilize before Week 2. 🔥 In this episode: How Denver’s run defense became a major concern Why Dobbins and Harvey need more early involvement Whether Sean Payton steps in on play‑calling How the Broncos can better protect Bo Nix What Monday night revealed about Denver’s identity Drop your take — what’s the biggest fix Denver needs before Week 2.

JK Dobbins says he’s ready for a large workload, and he’s doubling down with a pinky promise that he’ll stay healthy all season. It’s vintage Dobbins — confident, fiery, and absolutely convinced he’s still a top‑5 running back when he’s right. The problem: he’s missed more games than he’s played in his NFL career. So what does that mean for Denver. If Dobbins does stay healthy for 17 games, Sean Payton finally gets the explosive, decisive, downhill runner his offense has been missing. The Broncos’ ground game becomes a legitimate engine — one that forces defenses to respect the run and opens up the Bo Nix–Jaylen Waddle connection. But if Dobbins misses time again, Denver has to be ready. That means more RJ Harvey as a space‑creator and mismatch weapon, and more Jonah Coleman as the physical, tone‑setting rookie who can keep the run game afloat. The Broncos have built depth for this exact scenario — but the ceiling is undeniably higher with Dobbins available every week. This episode breaks down both realities: the dream scenario where Dobbins finally delivers a full season, and the contingency plan if history repeats itself. 🔥 In this episode: What JK Dobbins’ workload could look like in Week 1 How Denver’s offense changes if he stays healthy all year What the Broncos’ backup plan is if Dobbins misses time How RJ Harvey and Jonah Coleman fit into the rotation Why Dobbins’ health is one of the biggest storylines of 2026 Drop your Broncos take — what does the run game look like if Dobbins finally plays all 17.

🔥 Description Friday’s Orange & Blue Today digs into whether the Broncos ground game is ready to explode out of the gate — because Denver is staring at the toughest first six‑game stretch in the NFL, and they’ll need every ounce of juice from this backfield. JK Dobbins is healthy, confident, and giving fans a pinkie promise that he’ll stay that way all season. That’s fun — but the real question is Week 1 and the brutal month‑and‑a‑half that follows. Can he set the tone early. Can he be the engine of Sean Payton’s offense when the schedule immediately turns into a gauntlet. Behind him, RJ Harvey is one of the league’s most dangerous receiving backs — but how much can he grow as a runner. Can he become more than a space‑player and give Denver meaningful carries when defenses sell out to stop Dobbins. And then there’s Jonah Coleman, the rookie who’s already earned the No. 2 job. Is he good enough to mix in for a few touches even when Dobbins is rolling. Can he give Payton the physicality and burst needed to keep the run game fresh through that opening stretch. If Denver wants a fast start, this trio has to deliver — and Friday’s show breaks down exactly how they can. 🔥 In this episode: Is Denver’s ground game ready for a hot Week 1 start What JK Dobbins must show early in the season How RJ Harvey can improve as a runner Why Jonah Coleman may be more than just a backup How the toughest six‑game stretch shapes the backfield Drop your Broncos take — which RB becomes the difference‑maker early, and how fast can this ground game get rolling. 

Monday Night Football. Chiefs. Broncos. Bo Nix. Jaylen Waddle. It’s one of the biggest Week 1 stages in the league — and Denver’s newest weapon is about to step into the spotlight. So what should fans expect from Waddle in week 1. Sean Payton has spent the entire offseason building timing, spacing, and rhythm between Nix and Waddle, and the Chiefs know it. With a young secondary, Kansas City will have to decide whether to bracket Waddle, play more zone than usual, or try to disrupt Nix early to prevent those timing‑based throws. But here’s the truth: Waddle’s speed, leverage, and YAC ability travel. Even in a divisional game with a fired‑up crowd, he’s built for prime time. A huge debut is absolutely on the table — especially if Denver leans into motion, stacks, and quick hitters to get him rolling. This is the first real look at the Nix‑to‑Waddle connection, and it could define the tone of Denver’s season. 🔥 In this episode: What Jaylen Waddle’s role should look like in week 1 How the Chiefs’ young secondary can try to slow him down Why the Nix‑Waddle chemistry could pop immediately What fans should realistically expect on Monday night Drop your Broncos take — how big will Waddle’s debut be, and how much will the Nix connection matter against Kansas City.

🔥 Description Thursday’s Orange & Blue Today digs into one of the biggest lingering questions on offense: is the Broncos tight end room actually good enough. At the top, Evan Engram is the primary pass‑catching threat — but last year showed he may simply be who he is at this stage of his career. Can he be better in 2026. Can he ever become Sean Payton’s true “joker” weapon, or is that role still missing from the roster. Behind him, Adam Trautman remains the trusted veteran blocker who keeps the offense on schedule. The Broncos also kept rookie Dallen Bentley, a seventh‑round pick who projects as a future Trautman‑type player — maybe with more upside than originally expected. Nate Adkins provides versatility and reliability in multiple roles. And then there’s Caleb Lohner — the 2025 seventh‑rounder who made the team but starts the season on IR‑designated to return. He’s a massive project with real athletic upside, but he’s done little so far due to injuries. Is he the key to this group being better than expected. If so, when could he realistically be out there helping the Broncos. This TE room has stability, youth, and potential — but does it have enough juice. 🔥 In this episode: Is the Broncos TE room good enough for a playoff run Can Evan Engram be better than last year Why Dallen Bentley may have more upside than expected How Nate Adkins fits into the rotation Whether Caleb Lohner can change the ceiling — and when he might return Drop your Broncos take — which tight end needs to step up most, and who has the best chance to surprise in 2026.

ESPN left Bo Nix out of their Top 100, and Broncos Country is rightfully fired up. The national analysts have never understood Nix — not his command, not his toughness, not the way he elevates the offense. But inside the building, his teammates keep saying the same thing: Bo is different, Bo is steady, and Bo is ready. Is he about to make a year‑three leap like Josh Allen once did. The signs are there — growth in processing, confidence in structure, and a locker room that believes he’s the guy to take them deep into January. So why are the national voices still so wrong. We dig into the biases, the blind spots, and the outdated narratives that keep analysts from seeing what Denver sees every day. 🔥 In this episode: Why ESPN left Bo Nix out of the Top 100 What Nix’s teammates say that analysts ignore Whether a year‑three leap is coming Why national evaluators keep missing on Denver’s QB Drop your Broncos take — is Bo Nix about to shock the national media again, and how high can he climb in 2026.

The Broncos’ practice squad is set, and there’s already plenty to unpack. Rookie ILB Red Murdock made the squad — a win for a developmental player whose instincts, urgency, and tackling ability give Denver a real long‑term project at the position. His growth now becomes a season‑long storyline. But the surprise came at tight end: rookie Justin Joly chose to sign with the Miami Dolphins instead of staying in Denver. So did the Broncos make a mistake not pushing harder to keep both Joly and fellow rookie Dallen Bentley. Bentley’s size, blocking ability, and red‑zone potential may offer more upside than originally thought — and Denver’s confidence in him clearly shaped how the TE room was built. Now the question becomes whether the Broncos truly assembled the best 53‑man roster and practice squad for a team with playoff — and Super Bowl — expectations. The mix of veterans, rookies, and developmental pieces suggests a long‑view approach, but the margins matter. 🔥 In this episode: Red Murdock’s developmental path on the practice squad Why Justin Joly chose Miami — and what it means for Denver Dallen Bentley’s rising upside in the TE room Did the Broncos nail their 53‑man roster and PS decisions How these moves shape the team heading into Week 1 Drop your Broncos take — did Denver keep the right guys, and which practice‑squad player has the best chance to make an impact this season.