Broncos: 3 takeaways from the Buccaneers Super Bowl victory

Broncos Super Bowl Takeaways: Pressure, pressure, and pressure

The Buccaneers pass rush got to Patrick Mahomes for three sacks in the Super Bowl. Tampa Bay’s pass rush shook Mahomes all game and caused Andy Ried to come back to earth as a play-caller.

The Buccaneers pushed the pocket throughout with Vita Vea and Ndamukong Suh inside while edge rushers Shaquil Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul hit Mahomes over and over again.

With Mahomes off schedule and uncomfortable, the Chiefs’ offense sputtered, leading to them failing to score a touchdown.

The Broncos were able to use a similar gameplan against Mahomes in the team’s two matchups in 2020 but must continue to reload up front.

However, the Buccaneers were able to get home with only four rushers. The Broncos can do this, in theory, but need more out of Dre’Mont Jones inside. The return of Von Miller should help create more one-on-one matchups for his teammates. If the Broncos can bring back Shelby Harris, it will go a long way to this team’s success in 2021.

To compete with the Chiefs, Mahomes cannot get into a rhythm, especially late in the game. Mahomes’ ability to put together late drives has burned the Broncos over the last few seasons, and the Buccaneers showed how a consistent and relentless pass rush can be the difference.