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Broncos stock report: Credit GM George Paton for Denver’s first winning season since 2016
Here’s a look at which stock improved or declined after the Broncos’ 31-13 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Stock Up
Safety Brandon Jones: Denver’s starting safety has done a solid job of filling the void left behind by Justin Simmons, with the Broncos’ win over Indianapolis another reminder. Jones didn’t allow a reception on four targets in 37 coverage snaps, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats. He also intercepted quarterback Anthony Richardson’s pass in the second quarter. In 13 games, Jones has recorded 91 tackles, three interceptions, nine passes defended, a forced fumble and a recovery.
Safety P.J. Locke: Jones’ partner on the back end also made an impact Sunday. In the third quarter, Locke delivered a vicious hit on Michael Pittman to knock the ball out of the Colts receiver’s hands. The ball was then recovered by defensive tackle D.J. Jones. But the most impressive part of the turnover wasn’t the hit. It was the space Locke covered to deliver it. He was positioned at Indianapolis’ 40-yard line when he backpedaled after the ball was snapped. When he saw Richardson targeting Pittman short, Locke rushed forward to make an impressive play.
DT Malcolm Roach: Denver’s run defense wasn’t great but Roach once again showed his value in that department. In 18 run snaps, Roach had six tackles and a run stuff (tackles resulting in no gain or loss), according to Next Gen Stats. The Broncos gave up 1.6 rushing yards per play when Roach was on the field and an alarming 8.6 yards when he was on the sideline.
GM George Paton: Denver’s general manager deserves a ton of credit for helping the Broncos secure their first winning season since 2016. Paton didn’t have much to work with after the team opted to eat $53 million on Russell Wilson’s $85 million dead cap hit in 2024. Still, he worked around the team’s financial limitations. The Brandon Jones and Malcolm Roach signings have paid off. As has trading for defensive end John Franklin-Myers, who had a half sack and four pressures against Indy. Denver’s rookie class has also made an immediate impact. Bo Nix has shown traits of a franchise quarterback and edge rusher Jonah Elliss (five sacks, 22 pressures) and cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (one catch allowed on seven targets vs. Indy) look like late-round gems.
Stock Down
Running backs: It’s clear the Broncos need to address the running back position in the offseason. On Sunday, Denver’s running back rotation of Javonte Williams, Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin combined for 49 yards on 18 attempts. Williams was held under 20 yards for the fourth time in five games.
Sean Payton: Denver’s head coach has returned the franchise back to its winning ways. However, his play-calling and decision-making have been questionable at times over the last two games. To start the third quarter against the Colts, one of the league’s worst run defenses, the Broncos threw three straight passes, with the last attempt resulting in an interception on third-and-1.
Run defense: Denver’s run defense was inconsistent. The Broncos gave up 149 yards on 32 attempts. Jonathan Taylor led the way with 22 carries for 107 yards while Richardson added 46 yards and a touchdown. The Colts caught Denver slipping a couple of times in the first quarter, running the ball with Taylor on third and long, resulting in a first down. Luckily for the Broncos, Taylor did himself in by fumbling the ball a yard short of a 41-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter.
Third down offense: Denver was dreadful on third down. The Broncos were 6 for 17 despite the Colts defense being tied for the fifth-highest conversion rate (44.4%) in those situations. Nix struggled, going 5 for 12 for 38 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. That has to change against the Chargers this week.
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Denver police seeking hit-and-run suspect accused of seriously injuring pedestrian over the weekend
Denver police are asking the public for help identifying a driver who struck a pedestrian over the weekend and then took off.
The crash happened around 5:40 a.m. on Saturday on the southbound Interstate 25 exit ramp to East Hampden Avenue, according to DPD.
Investigators don’t have a description of the vehicle involved, but say the car struck the pedestrian and then fled west on Hampden Avenue/U.S. Highway 285.
The victim has not been identified, but police say they were seriously injured.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Denver police or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
The Denver Film Festival, which celebrated 48 years of cinematic excellence this weekend, brought together international talent and local legends under one roof.
Denver Film Festival CEO Kevin Smith says this year’s lineup has been nothing short of spectacular.
“The festival has been fantastic this year,” says Smith. “We’ve had a ton of stars come out to join us.”
Among those stars was Lucy Liu. You may know her as O-Ren Ishii from “Kill Bill” or one of Charlie’s Angels, but Saturday night, Liu was honored with the John Cassavetes Award, recognizing her contributions to filmmaking and creative expression, including her latest work, “Rosemead.”
“I just want them to share and have a conversation about it afterward,” Liu said. “There are so many different levels of emotion and ideas in the movie that hopefully people can talk about.”
But the festival didn’t stop there; it also spotlighted a familiar face much closer to home.
From international superstars to hometown heroes, closing night featured the world premiere of a new documentary about Denver Broncos legend John Elway.
“It’s the first time coming to a movie where it’s about me,” Elway admitted. “I think it’s a good tale of my life, something other than my football life, which is nice.”
As the curtain closed on another successful year, the Denver Film Festival once again proved why the Mile High City’s arts and cultural scene is on the rise.
“The arts and cultural scene is really buzzing in the city,” Smith says. “And with the addition of Sundance coming in, there’s a huge spotlight on film and where the industry is going.”
A celebration of storytelling, creativity, and Colorado pride all captured on the big screen.
The ongoing shutdown means that air traffic controllers at Denver International Airport have been working without pay, with many taking second jobs to try to make ends meet. Now, Colorado lawmakers are pushing for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the airport’s emergency waiver that would allow its air traffic controllers to be paid during the shutdown.
The shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, and it’s taking a toll on the aviation industry. Recently, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA would reduce 10% of flights for 40 airports, including Denver.
The airport submitted a proposal on Wednesday to use airport funds to pay its air traffic controllers during the shutdown in order to protect public safety and provide relief.
“This is a critical time for travel, both here at DEN and around the country. Staffing issues are already being identified at a number of airports, impacting travel. As the shutdown drags on, air traffic controllers, in particular, are being stressed unnecessarily,” said Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington. “As part of our airport family, it’s our hope that we can reduce the hardship on them by covering their wages during the shutdown, with reimbursement by the FAA later. We would love to be able to do more and provide wage support for all the federal workers at DEN, as they are all critical to our operation, but given the number of federal employees, we are only able to support controllers at this time.”
The airport has also created a food and essentials pantry to support the Transportation Security Administration, FAA, Customs and Border Protection and other federal employees working without pay. Officials are requesting donations from the community to keep the pantry stocked.
On Friday, a Colorado congressional delegation asked the FAA to approve the proposal, ensure they’re not penalized for helping, and ensure the airport is reimbursed when the shutdown ends.
“Thousands of ATCs nationwide work long hours daily, experience fatigue, and overcome chronic staffing shortfalls in order to maintain the highest levels of reliability and safety of the National Airspace System,” wrote the Colorado lawmakers. “[Denver] has provided a commonsense proposal that provides a temporary lifeline to the very people ensuring the safety of our skies. Given the urgency of this situation, which now directly affects airports across the country, we urge your immediate approval of this request.”
The delegation, which includes Sen. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Michael Bennet, along with First Congressional District Rep. Diana DeGette, Second Congressional District Rep. Joe Neguse, Sixth Congressional District Rep. Jason Crow, and Seventh Congressional District Rep. Brittany Pettersen, submitted a letter to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford asking him to immediately approve the emergency waiver.
In the letter, they say the proposal will be a “temporary lifeline to the very people ensuring the safety of our skies.”
They pleaded that the FAA immediately approve the request: “Given the urgency of this situation, which now directly affects airports in across the country, we urge your immediate approval of this request and also ask for your firm commitment that the FAA will work with DEN – and any other airport sponsor that takes this necessary action—to ensure a full and prompt reimbursement for these costs upon the enactment of a continuing resolution or appropriations bill. These local partners should not be penalized for stepping up to protect federal operations and crucial public safety during this lapse in federal funding.”
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