The old saying used to be “The Chargers are going to Charger.” But after another collapse in crunch time, is it fair to say the Broncos are starting to “Bronco”? Eric Goodman and Nate Jackson break down Denver’s 20-13 fourth-quarter lead that slipped away with two empty offensive drives and a defense that couldn’t close.

From Sean Payton’s head-scratching play-calling to his almost obsessive praise of rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the guys dig into whether the coach is putting too much pressure on his young QB — or on himself with bold preseason proclamations about Super Bowls and Top 5 quarterbacks. They debate if this team was overvalued coming into the year, why RJ Harvey isn’t producing, and whether Payton’s personnel decisions are already coming back to bite him.

The defense hasn’t escaped criticism either — inconsistent through three weeks and unable to get stops late. Did we overrate this unit, too? And with Jim Harbaugh’s track record against Payton looming, the conversation shifts to coaching, accountability, and whether Denver can turn one-score heartbreaks into wins.

All of it builds toward what feels like a must-win Monday night against the Bengals. Can the Broncos steady the ship, or will the torches and pitchforks be waiting at Dove Valley if they fall to 1-3?

Driven By 🚙: LandmarkLincoln.com

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