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- On paper, Thursday's game against the Seahawks probably doesn't go well for the Broncos.
Comparing Seattle's defensive strengths with Denver's offensive weaknesses before Thursday Night Football.
“on paper it seems like this isn't going to go well for the Broncos”
Denver beat Seattle 17-14 in overtime on Oct 15, 2026 and moved to 4-2. The offense was poor (168 total yards, Nix 107 passing yards), but the defense won the game, so the 'won't go well' call missed.
- Source: ESPN ↗ Broncos 17-14 Seahawks (Oct 15, 2026) Game Recap · Oct 16, 2026
- If the Broncos figure it out, they'll be among the AFC's top teams.
“the Broncos, if they figure it out, will be up there in the AFC.”
- Broncos–Seahawks can still be this season's Super Bowl matchup.
Billy said nobody sees Broncos–Seahawks as a potential Super Bowl preview anymore.
“still think it can be”
- Payton might not figure out the Broncos' offense in this game against the Seahawks' defense.
“I don't know that he's going to figure it out in this game specifically against that Seahawks defense”
Denver won 17-14 in OT on Oct 15, but the offense managed only 168 total yards, 107 passing yards from Nix, and no second-half third-down conversions. Payton himself said the offense must become more efficient.
- Source: ESPN ↗ Broncos 17-14 Seahawks (Oct 15, 2026) Game Recap · Oct 16, 2026
- Bears–Falcons might be fireworks.
This assumes both Michael Penix Jr. and Caleb Williams play.
“And it might be fireworks, Bears versus Falcons.”
- None of the other quarterback prospects probably passes Arch Manning for the No. 1 pick.
Weighing Dante Moore, Trinidad Chambliss and CJ Carr against Arch Manning.
“I don't know that any of them, you know, surpass Arch for the number one pick.”
- Brock Purdy becomes the NFL's all-time career passer rating leader this week.
Purdy is five attempts short of qualifying, with a 105.4 career rating against Lamar Jackson's 102.7.
“So this week, after he throws five passes, Brock Purdy will be the all -time passer rating record holder.”
On Oct 19, 2026 vs. Washington, Purdy's fifth pass was his 1,500th career attempt, qualifying him. His 105.4 rating passed Jackson's 102.7, and the 49ers won 23-17.
- Source: NBC Sports Bay Area ↗ 49ers QB Brock Purdy becomes NFL's all-time leader in career passer rating, topping Lamar Jackson · Oct 19, 2026
- Zavian Harris probably is on an NFL roster at some point this season.
The NFL reinstated defensive tackle Zavian Harris after he tried to return to LSU.
“I would certainly guess that Javion Harris at some point this season's on roster.”
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