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Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterJan 12, 2025, 02:04 PM ET
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- Jeff Legwold is a senior author who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has actually covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, signing up with ESPN in 2013. He likewise helps with NFL draft protection, including his yearly leading 100 potential customers. Jeff has actually belonged to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors because 1999. He has actually participated in every searching integrate because 1987.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.– For weeks, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has actually been positive that a long connection with receiver Troy Franklin, his college colleague at Oregon, would be made.
It took place on the 5th play of the Broncos' very first championship game considering that the franchise's Super Bowl 50 win to liquidate the 2015 season. On a second-and-4 from the Bills' 43-yard line, Nix struck Franklin for a 43-yard goal.
The rookie-to-rookie rating was Franklin's longest reception of the season and just his 3rd goal of the season. It provided the Broncos an early 7-0 lead in Sunday's AFC wild-card video game at Highmark Stadium.
Nix was 2-of-2 for 62 backyards on the Broncos' opening drive.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 12, 2025
The Broncos got difficult on their 3rd ownership, utilizing the passing abilities of punter Riley Dixon. On a fourth-and-8 at the Broncos' 43-yard line, Dixon lined up as if it were going to be a regular punt.
Rather, he took the breeze and tossed a 15-yard pass to jumping receiver Marvin Mims Jr., moving the ball to the Buffalo 42.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 12, 2025
The Broncos were unable to turn the threat into a benefit, as the drive stalled at the Bills' 39. Dixon did pin the Bills deep on the taking place punt, as Buffalo had to begin its next drive at its own 1-yard line.