5 Things We Learned from Broncos vs Saints on Thursday Night
David Connelly
Host · Writer
Javonte Williams Finally Found Success on the Ground
After going 79 touches in the first six games of the season without a touchdown, Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams finally found paydirt twice in this game. For a team that has mightily struggled to establish the run game with their group of backs this season, it was encouraging to see their lead guy make his way into the endzone. If it continues into next week and beyond, it may open things up further for Bo Nix and the passing offense.
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Sean Payton Trounces His Old Team
It was a sweet homecoming for Sean Payton to New Orleans, where he trounced the Saints in his first game back. While the Saints were short-handed for the occasion, it had to feel good to head back home and prove that he is still a noteworthy coach in the league. It was a game that Denver needed to have to keep their playoff chances realistic, and they got it in a primetime setting.
Spencer Rattler Is Not Ready to Be an NFL Quarterback
While Spencer Rattler showed some flashes in his first career start against the Buccaneers last week, he looked utterly lost on Thursday night against the Broncos. He avoided throwing any interceptions in this one but had two costly fumbles where he showed a lack of pocket presence. With Derek Carr's return still a few weeks away, it's time to wonder if the Saints consider turning to Jake Haener at such a desperate point of their season.
The Saints Season Lasted All But Two Weeks
After Week 2, we all thought the New Orleans Saints could be the surprise team this season and perhaps a Super Bowl contender. Poor performances and a flurry of injuries have completely derailed that train, as the Saints have now dropped five consecutive games. With Derek Carr's absence and Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed banged up, it may be time to start planning for 2025 in NOLA.
Bo Nix May Be Just Enough to Get This Team Into the Postseason
Bo Nix has been far from setting the world on fire, but he is quietly doing just enough to keep the offense afloat and put some points on the board. With such a stout defense on the other side of the ball, it may be all Denver needs to sneak into a Wild Card spot. After throwing four interceptions in the first two games of the season, he now has seven total touchdowns and just one interception in five games since.
Javonte Williams Finally Found Success on the Ground
After going 79 touches in the first six games of the season without a touchdown, Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams finally found paydirt twice in this game. For a team that has mightily struggled to establish the run game with their group of backs this season, it was encouraging to see their lead guy make his way into the endzone. If it continues into next week and beyond, it may open things up further for Bo Nix and the passing offense.
Stay ahead of the game and elevate your sports betting experience with SportsGrid.
Sean Payton Trounces His Old Team
It was a sweet homecoming for Sean Payton to New Orleans, where he trounced the Saints in his first game back. While the Saints were short-handed for the occasion, it had to feel good to head back home and prove that he is still a noteworthy coach in the league. It was a game that Denver needed to have to keep their playoff chances realistic, and they got it in a primetime setting.
