The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Week 13 Hangover: Division-leading Broncos and Buccaneers get wins, and we get in the muck with Saints-Dolphins
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Dec 2, 2025 The Broncos and Buccaneers grind out wins, proving that style points aren’t everything. The duo dissects the offensive struggles faced by Denver while praising their defensive plays. Baker Mayfield shines with mobility, despite the Bucs' overall inefficiency. Meanwhile, the Saints and Dolphins clash in a messy showdown marred by turnovers. Questions loom about Miami’s coaching and roster, alongside evaluations of their key players. Plus, anxious voicemails from Colts fans add a touch of humor to the discussion!
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Broncos Offense Trades Aggression For Safety
- The Broncos offense often defaults to safe checkdowns and modest plays instead of attacking the intermediate field.
- That approach moves the ball but leaves clear upside unexploited, producing frustration despite wins.
Coverage Dictated Denver's Game Plan
- Washington played extremely high soft zones, forcing Denver into lots of underneath throws and short gains.
- That coverage shape explains Denver's low air yards per attempt and checkdown-heavy game plan.
Bo Nix: Upside With Skittish Decision-Making
- Bo Nix shows moments of explosive downfield capability but tends to be skittish throwing into tight windows.
- That split produces intermittent chunk plays alongside conservative, checkdown-first tendencies.