2025-08-12

The Denver Broncos’ first-team offense struggled against the 49ers’ second-string defense on Saturday night, totaling just 56 yards on 18 snaps. Bo Nix finished 6-of-11 passing for 31 yards, and Sean Payton didn’t sugarcoat it—calling the performance “average to below average.” On this episode of Going Deep with Nate Jackson & Eric Goodman, we break down the offense’s slow start, the backup QB battle, and RJ Harvey’s strong night on the ground. We also look at the Broncos’ RB depth chart, the wide receiver group, and whether Trent Sherfield’s special teams value could earn him a roster spot. Plus, we evaluate the first-team defense after holding San Francisco to just 202 total yards, discuss Nik Bonitto’s future contract, and spotlight two defensive standouts. With the running game averaging 4.5 yards per carry, is this a sign of the Broncos’ offensive identity in 2025?