The pandemic despatched a majority of workplace staff residence in March 2020, and lots of have but to return, placing strain on workplace markets throughout the nation, together with in Denver, the place almost a fourth of the leasable workplace house within the first quarter was labeled as vacant.
Regardless of that, floor broke Thursday at 1900 Lawrence St. on what backers are calling the most important Class A workplace constructing Downtown Denver has seen in 40 years. The high-rise will occupy the middle of a three-block stretch from the positioning of the previous Greyhound Bus Station to Sakura Sq. slated to endure a large transformation.
Riverside Funding & Growth Co. out of Chicago is behind the 30-story tower, which can add 700,000 sq. toes of workplace house and 10,000 sq. toes of ground-level retail. And 1900 Lawrence is totally speculative, that means no tenants have signed as much as take house.
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“This would be the finest improvement that Riverside has finished,” firm CEO John O’Donnell stated on the groundbreaking. “Our objective is to create a way of a spot of arrival for the workers of our tenants.”
About 5% of staff labored from residence earlier than the pandemic, and that share shot as much as 60% in spring 2020. It has come down slowly and stays within the 40% to 50% vary, in response to an EconoFacts replace from Nicholas Bloom, a professor at Stanford College.
About one-third of workers want to be absolutely distant, about one-fifth want to be absolutely on-site, and the remaining 45% favor a hybrid association, Bloom writes. All of that will counsel that much less workplace house, no more, is required within the years forward.
Riverside and its lenders are making a calculated wager that employers might want to up their recreation to draw staff again to the workplace. A technique to do this is by offering more healthy, greener, extra technologically superior and amenity-rich workspaces. The seventh ground of the brand new constructing, for instance, will include a convention heart, an outside terrace, and a health facility.
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Timing can also be at play. The constructing will take 26 months to finish in a market that has had minimal new workplace development within the pipeline however continues to attract in new corporations from across the nation and globe.
Not too long ago accomplished workplace buildings in Denver have crammed up rapidly regardless of what on the floor seems to be a glutted market, stated Ryan Hyperlink, a senior vp who represents tenants for CBRE.
McGregor Sq., close to Coors Subject, not too long ago leased the final of its accessible workplace house to RES International, a renewable power agency. CBRE estimated solely 285,000 sq. toes of workplace house was being inbuilt Denver earlier than 1900 Lawrence, which can convey that complete within the pipeline nearer to 1 million sq. toes.
The pandemic has created churn available in the market as corporations attempt to get the house they lease higher aligned with what number of staff are keen to point out up in individual. Denver, for instance, has about 1.5 million sq. toes of workplace house accessible for sublease, in response to CBRE.
Some employers are subleasing, others are downsizing and pocketing their financial savings. Nonetheless others are upgrading to costlier house, simply taking much less of it, Hyperlink stated. And whereas the pandemic has modified the workplace market, maybe completely, it stays far more resilient and is rebounding sooner than anticipated.
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“There will probably be a warfare for house by the point the constructing delivers,” Hyperlink predicts. “The tenant demand will probably be fairly sturdy.”
Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach high fives Courtland Sutton (14) after he scored a receiving touchdown on a connection from Bo Nix (10) against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos fans jeer Gardner Minshew (15) and the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos sacks Desmond Ridder (10) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Maxx Crosby (98) of the Las Vegas Raiders jogs off the field after the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his second touchdown reception against the Las Vegas Raiders with teammate Garett Bolles (72) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos recovers a fumble by Desmond Ridder (10) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos pressures Desmond Ridder (10) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos breaks up an interception attempt by Divine Deablo (5) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass as Robert Spillane (41) of the Las Vegas Raiders defends during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Decamerion Richardson (25) of the Las Vegas Raiders breaks up a pass intended for Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a fumble by Desmond Ridder (10) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a fumble by Desmond Ridder (10) of the Las Vegas Raiders with teammates P.J. Locke (6) and Cody Barton (55) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos defends Jakobi Meyers (16) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jack Jones (18) of the Las Vegas Raiders forces Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos out of bounds during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Desmond Ridder (10) of the Las Vegas Raiders flicks a pass over Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos tackles DJ Turner (19) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton wathces the action against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jakobi Meyers (16) of the Las Vegas Raiders eyes the ball as Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos defends during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
John Franklin-Myers (98) of the Denver Broncos pressures Gardner Minshew (15) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jakobi Meyers (16) of the Las Vegas Raiders runs after the catch as Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos attempts a tackle during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos bulldogs DJ Turner (19) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos runs after the catch for a big gain as Darnay Holmes (30) of the Las Vegas Raiders misses a tackle attempt during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball as Darnay Holmes (30) of the Las Vegas Raiders pursues during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Robert Spillane (41), John Jenkins (95) Divine Deablo (5) of the Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cody Barton (55) and Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos tackle Brock Bowers (89) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos confirms an offensive penalty against Jakobi Meyers (16) of the Las Vegas Raiders with side judge Keith Washington (7) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos celebrates pressuring Gardner Minshew (15) of the Las Vegas Raiders with teammate Jonathon Cooper (0) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos rolls out against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos makes a wide open first down reception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos runs after the catch as Decamerion Richardson (25) of the Las Vegas Raiders pursues during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with P.J. Locke (6) after intercepting a pass by Gardner Minshew (15) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Darnay Holmes (30) of the Las Vegas Raiders drops a potential interception on a ball intended for Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos from Bo Nix (10) during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a solid punt return against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos returns a punt as team personnel hoots and hollers during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a pass as Decamerion Richardson (25) of the Las Vegas Raiders defends during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch as Jack Jones (18) of the Las Vegas Raiders closes in during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Brandon Jones (22) and Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos break up a pass intended for Brock Bowers (89) of the Las Vegas Raiders by way of brute physicality during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates stopping Sincere McCormick (28) of the Las Vegas Raiders for a loss with teammates Malcolm Roach (97) and Jonathon Cooper (0) during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos stops Sincere McCormick (28) of the Las Vegas Raiders for a loss during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) and Levi Wallace (39) of the Denver Broncos tackle Jakobi Meyers (16) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
The Denver Broncos offense huddles deep in the territory of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celerbates the first of two receiving touchdowns from Bo Nix (10) during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos sheds a tackle attempt by Divine Deablo (5) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a touchdown pass from Bo Nix (10) as Jack Jones (18) of the Las Vegas Raiders defends during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos runs after intercepting a pass by Gardner Minshew (15) of the Las Vegas Raiders as Tre Tucker (11) defends during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a fumble by quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) of the Las Vegas Raiders along with teammate safety P.J. Locke (6) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos celebrates intercepting a pass by Gardner Minshew (15) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) of the Denver Broncos catches his helmet as quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) of the Las Vegas Raiders runs a no-huddle attack during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a reception as cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos defends during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a reception as cornerback Levi Wallace (39) of the Denver Broncos tackles during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Running back Javonte Williams (33) and quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos talk before huddling during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Fullback Michael Burton (20) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after trucking safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Quarterback Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos prepares to scramble as cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) of the Las Vegas Raiders pressures during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos huddles with teammates during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 29-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
On Sunday, fans will be treated to a head-to-head contest between two rapidly emerging offensive powerhouses, both of whom are bonafide Rookie of the Year contenders. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers found new homes with consecutive picks during last April’s NFL draft, and since then, they’ve performed exceptionally well in the pro ranks.
Nix is firmly on the radar of Raiders head coach Antonio Piece, but that’s even more true after yet another award-winning performance last week.
“He was a winner as a freshman. He was a winner as a six-year player,” Pierce noted of Nix. “All he does is win, come in the league. Won the quarterback battle there in Denver. Maybe they were keeping them tight on the leash early on, and now they’re not. He has full control that offense. You can see that Sean Payton gives him opportunities to audible and make some adjustments. He’s making throws, he’s running with his legs, he’s taking care of the football, and he’s winning. That’s all you can ask for from a rookie.”
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Nix presents a clear and present danger to the Raiders’ chances of squeezing out what would be only their third win of their massively disappointing season. Stopping the impressive rookie is proving to be another matter entirely for NFL defenses, especially one with a badly beaten-up roster like the Raiders.
“This is crazy,” Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo said via ESPN‘s Paul Gutierrez. “I’ve never seen this amount of injuries on any team I’ve been on.”
This week, Broncos head coach Sean Payton has pumped the brakes a little on the burgeoning hype exploding around Nix. That being said, you get the distinct feeling that Payton is more than comfortable unleashing Nix’s full array of talents at his disposal. Confidence is growing in Nix, and that’s been reflected in how Payton has opened up the playbook for his first-year signal-caller.
The juices are flowing, and Payton may have found an answer in dynamic second-year receiver Marvin Mims Jr. The mystical “joker” role within the Broncos offense seems to have been filled.
“I think we always gotta be saying, ‘Hey, are we doing everything we can to highlight his strengths?’ And so, yeah, I don’t know if he’s got the ‘joker’ tattoo, but he might be invited to the club,” Payton said via Andrew Mason.
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When push comes to shove, if Nix plays lights out again, an easy win might come Denver’s way, but stopping Bowers would also ensure the victory and help in the race for Rookie of the Year honors. Payton is already on high alert, but it was also tinged with a bit of football envy when he illustrated Bowers’ “joker” abilities.
“Someone had a really good vision for him and you see all the ‘Joker’ traits, means and change of direction,” Payton said of Bowers. “It can’t be a little. It’s a high-end receiving trait and he can move, he can be outside and he can run a route tree maybe different than most tight ends.”
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New York Knicks (9-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (9-6, fifth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets host the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup.
The Nuggets have gone 5-3 at home. Denver ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 12.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Jokic averaging 4.4.
The Knicks are 4-5 in road games. New York ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference allowing only 112.4 points while holding opponents to 47.3% shooting.
The Nuggets are shooting 47.8% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 47.3% the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks average 14.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the Nuggets allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.6 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Nuggets.
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Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.1 points and 7.4 assists for the Knicks.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 7-3, averaging 118.4 points, 45.5 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.7 points per game.
Knicks: 6-4, averaging 120.3 points, 42.9 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.5 points.
INJURIES: Nuggets: Aaron Gordon: out (calf), DaRon Holmes II: out for season (achilles), Vlatko Cancar: out (knee).
Knicks: Precious Achiuwa: out (hamstring), Miles McBride: day to day (knee), Mitchell Robinson: out (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.