With a saddening home loss against the Raiders led by their veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo, the Broncos started off their season. This week, they are up against a relatively inexperienced quarterback in only his third career start.
Broncos coach Sean Payton on Sam Howell: pic.twitter.com/I8IvduIXrf
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 16, 2023
Denver coach Sean Payton spoke highly of Washington quarterback Sam Howell, saying, "He’s a playmaker, he’s got this ability to extend plays, and that can become problematic. He’s a confident player, and you can see that they respond to him. I believe that’s one of the reasons [Commanders coach] Ron [Rivera] has confidence. You saw that when he came in last year, and then this year. A different type of player than we saw last week, and we just have to understand what are the things he’s comfortable with and maybe what are the things he’s not as comfortable with."
Sean Payton on Sam Howell: "He's a playmaker" https://t.co/Nai0mXZaEn
— Opening Day Game (@OpeningDayNFL) September 16, 2023
In Howell"s most recent game, he had a solid performance. He managed to complete 19 out of 31 passes for a total of 202 yards. This impressive performance also included one touchdown and one interception. His team won the game with a score of 20-16.
In Week 1, the Broncos suffered a close defeat at the hands of the Raiders, with a final score of 17-16. This marks their second consecutive home game to kick off the 2023 season.
#Redskins putting up 35 pts in the 2nd quarter of SBXXII taking you into the weekend#Commanders #Broncos pic.twitter.com/7Q60VHFyHA
— ESPN630 DC (@espn630dc) September 15, 2023
Following their Week 1 loss, the Broncos are determined to make a strong comeback, and Sean Payton is ready to implement essential adjustments. While running the ball remains a priority, it"s evident that both Sutton and Jeudy will play a significant role in the game plan.
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, the Denver Broncos, who currently have a record of 0-1, will be facing off against the Washington Commanders, who have a record of 1-0. The game will take place at Empower Field at Mile High.
