The Drive

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share and react to the great news we received today as a show and a station. We thank the listeners for tuning into the show the previous two and a half years since Zach and Phil started working The Drive. We shift gears to the Broncos and react to the Broncos 2026 opponents and how difficult of a road it will be with 10 playoff teams on the schedule. We breakdown the Avalanche as they continue their red-hot streak, winning their 8th straight game. While the Avs scored 5 goals, is there still reason to be concerned with the power play as they went 0-4 last night? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the good news we got today from the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic only missing about a month instead of the possible year with a torn ACL. Can the Nuggets still stay out of the NBA playoff play-in tournament? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the Chargers sitting and resting a handful of players in their week 18 matchup with the Broncos, if we will see the Broncos win with style points on Sunday, and how much tougher road the Broncos will have next year with a first place schedule. We look back at many of the quarterbacks the Broncos have faced this season and debate if the lesser talent they've faced is reason for concern when it comes to the playoffs? We react to the injury update on Nikola Jokic and his knee being re-evaluated in four weeks. Zach explains why "sky is not falling" and how he doesn't have high expectations for January but they will still be in the playoff picture. How will the Nuggets re-learn how to play basketball without the three-time MVP? What should the Nuggets record be during Jokic's absence? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share and react to the great news we received today as a show and a station. We thank the listeners for tuning into the show the previous two and a half years since Zach and Phil started working The Drive. We shift gears to the Broncos and react to the Broncos 2026 opponents and how difficult of a road it will be with 10 playoff teams on the schedule. Today's "Three Count" includes the Avalanche continuing the hot streak they are on with winning their 8th straight in a 5-2 win last night over the Kings and Phillip Rivers' legendary comeback coming to an end as the Colts announce Riley Leonard will start in week 18. We react to the injury update on Nikola Jokic and his knee being re-evaluated in four weeks. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Richie. The guys discuss their reactions in real time to Nikola Jokic going down and grabbing at his knee during last night's Nuggets and Heat game. The guys compare it to their knee injuries in the past and how a torn ACL can feel. Zach and Phil dive into Jokic's injury further and how we have taken Jokic's health for granted throughout his career. How will the Nuggets re-learn how to play basketball without the three-time MVP? What will the Nuggets record be during the next month when Jokic is supposed to be sidelined? Will they be able to weather the storm and stay in the upper half of the western conference? We look back at many of the quarterbacks the Broncos have faced this season and debate if the lesser talent they've faced is reason for concern when it comes to the playoffs? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton and his lackluster comments on winning the divison and thoughts on the Broncos needing to improve their ability to create turnovers. Phil explains why the lack of Broncos defensive turnovers goes back to the way they practiced during training camp. Are the guys concerned with Nik Bonitto's sack numbers decreasing as of late? Will the Broncos be able to go out and finish the job of winning the number one seed against a Justin Herbert-less Chargers team? We share their reactions to the "Elway" documentary that came out recently on Netflix. What did the guys learn about John Elway and what more were they looking for? We wrap up the show debating if style points matter for the Broncos this upcoming weekend. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share their reactions to the "Elway" documentary that came out recently on Netflix. What did the guys learn about John Elway and what more were they looking for? We preview the impactful games in the NFL in week 18 and discuss how great Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold have been this season. We react to the Charges announcing Justin Herbert will not play in the week 18 matchup with the Broncos. What will the Broncos mindset be with an injured and resting Chargers team? Is the Nuggets record in "clutch games" something to be concerned about or should we chalk it up to the injuries to their starting rotation? We react to the University of Colorado hiring Fernando Lovo to be the next Athletic Director of the school. What questions do the guys have with the up-and-coming AD? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the breaking news from the Chargers that Justin Herbert will not play against the Broncos this upcoming weekend and will rest him before the playoffs. Do the Broncos need to blowout the Chargers with this news? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos needing to improve their ability to create turnovers. Are the guys concerned with Nik Bonitto's sack numbers decreasing as of late? Today's "Three Count" features the guys biggest takeaways from the weekend in the NFL and how the Oklahoma City Thunder have come back to earth in their last 10 games. We react to the Avalanche's comeback win over Las Vegas. Are the Avs "emptying the tank" too much during the regular season?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Cecil. The guys discuss the improbability of the Broncos winning the AFC West and how wide open the AFC is. Will the Broncos be able to be better in the turnover margin going forward? We go down a rabbit hole on our first books that caught our attention as kids and then dive into what Zach and Phil made of the Broncos clinching the division on Saturday after the Chargers loss? Is the Nuggets record in "clutch games" something to be concerned about or should we chalk it up to the injuries to their starting rotation? We react to the University of Colorado hiring Fernando Lovo to be the next Athletic Director of the school. What questions do the guys have with the up-and-coming AD? 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay are in the studio to break down the Broncos Christmas day win on a Budlight football Friday! 

Zach and Phil join Josh and Cecil for some cross talk! The Denver Nuggets took care of a very strong Minnesota team missing three starters. What were their takeaways and is there a ceiling for Jokic? How was the fellas Christamas Day? Bo Nix made NFL history with their win last night, what was it and does it add to the myth of Bo Nix? There is one area of the Denver Broncos that has started to raise some concerns. What area is it and could it be the difference between a Superbowl win and an early exit in the playoffs? Which players have started to slip as the season has gone by. Which players are they and can they find their groove back before the playoff starts?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay are in the studio to break down the Broncos Christmas day win on a Budlight football Friday! 

What were our single biggest takeaways from the Broncos Christmas day win in Arrowhead? Do we take anything away from the Broncos struggles against a depleted Kansas City team? We hear from Coach Sean Payton after the game last night and react to his comments. We come off the top rope with it on The Three Count. We are joined by our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis and get his reaction to a Broncos win. How does he feel about how the team played and their matchup moving into week 17?