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Broncos, Rams Win Preseason Openers in Close Games

Strategic Insights

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The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams kicked off their preseason campaigns with narrow victories over the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, respectively. In the Broncos' 34-30 win, first-round draft pick Bo Nix led the team, completing 15 of 21 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 17 yards on three attempts. The Rams, meanwhile, edged the Cowboys 13-12 thanks to a game-winning touchdown pass from Stetson Bennett to Miller Forristall with four seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bo Nix, the Broncos' first-round draft pick, completed 15 of 21 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut, also rushing for 17 yards on three attempts.
  • Stetson Bennett threw for 224 yards on 24 of 38 passes, including a game-winning touchdown to Miller Forristall with four seconds left in the fourth quarter.
  • The Cowboys, led by Trey Lance, threw for 188 yards on 25 of 41 passes, but fell short in their preseason opener.
  • Anthony Richardson led the Colts in relief with two brief drives, going 2-for-4 for 25 yards and a 1-yard rush.
  • The Broncos' Zach Wilson went 10-of-13 for 117 yards, while Audric Estime ran for 31 yards and one of three Denver rushing touchdowns.
  • The Rams' Jordan Whittington caught six passes for 74 yards, leading the team in receiving.

Statistics:

  • Bo Nix completed 15 of 21 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 34-30 win.
  • Stetson Bennett threw for 224 yards on 24 of 38 passes, including a game-winning touchdown.
  • The Broncos scored 34 points in their matchup against the Colts.
  • The Rams scored 13 points in their overtime victory over the Cowboys.
  • Trey Lance threw for 188 yards on 25 of 41 passes in the Cowboys' preseason opener.
  • The Colts' Micah Abraham returned a fumble for 45 yards and a touchdown.

Sources:

  • Field Level Media, "Rams 13, Cowboys 12"
  • Field Level Media, "Broncos 34, Colts 30"
  • Originally published on fieldlevelmedia.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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