Despite offensive struggles, Broncos are still creating massive plays

The Denver Broncos have had their fair share of struggles offensively through Week 7, and many in Broncos Country are rightfully frustrated with the inconsistencies.

We see the personnel Denver has and the skill set that each player possesses for Sean Payton and his offense. The Broncos don’t have the best playmakers in the league, but they have players who can be effective if utilized properly.

Despite all of that and inconsistent play-calling/execution, the Broncos have created more big plays than most expect.

The Denver Broncos are still creating big plays on offense

Denver is tied at seventh for the most big plays per game through Week 7.

What does that mean, and how is that measured?

A big rushing play consists of a rushing play that goes for 10 or more yards. A big pass play is a reception that goes for 20 or more yards.

Bo Nix and the offense average 6.3 big plays per game, which ranks seventh, tied with teams like the Colts, Buccaneers, Chargers, and Commanders.

We watch the games every week, and the Broncos are often stuck in the mud on offense, lacking explosive plays and missing opportunities week in and week out. While this has truth to it, they are not as bad as we all think. 

Two things can be true at the same time. Payton’s offense lacks consistency, and they are a little above average in generating explosive plays.

The offense has the third most big plays rushing with 26. Remarkably, the rushing attack has improved, but it still has room for significant improvement.

The Broncos are ranked 20th for big passing plays with only 18.

Denver’s offense is at best average going into Week 8. If they can resolve a few of the problems they are currently dealing with, the potential for this offense to be one of the best in the league is a reality.

They already have these types of numbers while struggling; imagine when they start clicking on all cylinders.