“They’ve been significant for us,” Head Coach Sean Payton said Monday of the Broncos' defensive backs who have stepped into elevated roles.
The Denver Broncos secured a 28-24 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, highlighted by a critical goal-line stand from safety JL Skinner. Skinner, who had logged just two defensive snaps through the first seven weeks, stopped Kenneth Walker on the 1-yard line to prevent a game-winning touchdown as Denver relied heavily on defensive depth.
Offensively, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught a fourth-down touchdown pass from Bo Nix and later added a two-point conversion. Head Coach Sean Payton praised Denver's young defensive reserves and expressed plans to expand Waddle's role further as the Broncos prepare to face the Carolina Panthers ahead of their Week 10 bye.
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