The Denver Broncos just won a huge game.
Of course, Vance Joseph might not feel thrilled that his defense allowed the Cleveland Browns to score 32 points and total over 500 yards of offense, but they were still able to weather the storm.
Notably, that had a lot to do with their defensive players’ awareness and anticipation.
With that in mind, NFL analyst Brian Baldinger dug deep into the tape to shower LB Nik Bonitto with praise.
.@Browns @Broncos @nikkkkbonitto isnt just a rising star…He has arrived and he is a player thst you have to gameplan for. #OUDNA #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/d93nDqEdD9
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 3, 2024
He broke down his play in the win, calling him a rising star in the league, and rightfully so.
Bonitto made one of the biggest plays of the night.
He was able to read Jameis Winston like a book, anticipating his throws and taking the ball back to the endzone for the first defensive touchdown of his young career.
He also excelled against the running game, having one of his most complete performances since he entered the league.
The Broncos went through a bit of a roster overhaul in the offseason.
The ripple effect of Russell Wilson’s contract forced their hand to move on from several veterans.
However, it hasn’t looked that way this season.
Sean Payton and his coaching staff deserve credit for the major turnaround they’ve orchestrated with this organization.
And while Bo Nix is also worthy of praise and recognition for his strong play right out of the gate, the defense has also been on point all year long.
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