Friday-Saturday. Colorado is known for its beer, breweries and its beer-drinking tradition, however “have you ever ever seen a photograph or point out of the individuals who do the very important groundwork for rising hops?”
That’s the query Dry Dock Brewing in Aurora is asking upfront of a go to by Christie Tirado, a Mexican American artist and elementary faculty artwork trainer within the nation’s premier hop-growing area, Washington state’s Yakima Valley. Tirado makes use of the classic block-printing medium to rejoice the unsung Mexican migrant staff and Mexican Individuals who work within the hop fields of Yakima Valley.
Timed for Nationwide Hispanic Tradition Month (Sep. 15-Oct. 15), Dry Dock will current Tirado’s handmade and hop-focused prints at its North Dock location, at 2801 Tower Highway. On Friday, Sep. 9, company can meet Tirado, who will discuss her artwork and her mission of highlighting these staff. On Saturday, Sept. 10, she’ll supply a block printing workshop for youths and adults alongside Denver’s Latino Cultural Arts Middle. drydockbrewing.com or lcac-denver.org. — Jonathan Shikes
Horror fest’s ugly return
By way of Sunday. This 12 months’s Colorado Pageant of Horror goes full-funhouse-themed after a modest digital displaying final 12 months.
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The in-person occasion returns Friday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 11, on the Embassy Suites at Denver Central Park, 4444 N. Havana St., with horror artists, writers and filmmakers together with Dean Gates, Jorge Corona, Mario Acevedo, Angie Hodapp and Warren Hammond, Joshua Viola, Sheri Davis, The Enigma and extra, plus panels, distributors, movies, cosplay, tattoo contests, trivia and all-around “scrumptious creepiness,” organizers wrote.
That features new pageant merch and a brand new beer, Boozo’s Funhouse, created only for the con by Outworld Brewing. The pageant obtained off to a rousing begin Thursday with an look from Troma Movies founder and indie-horror madman Lloyd Kaufman, on the Sie FilmCenter along with his new and unprintably named film, and continues via Sunday. Tickets: $15-$90 at cofestivalofhorror.com. — John Wenzel
Arvada welcomes nationwide guitar fest
Friday-Monday. There might be tons of strumming this weekend when the Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Pageant involves Olde City Arvada with stay music, workshops, clinics and ticketed occasions, in addition to the Blue Guitar exhibit, beforehand on show on the Smithsonian.
“This distinctive music pageant is the one one among its variety and options greater than 30 of the world’s premier guitar builders showcasing their work, together with world-class gamers, academics and clinicians,” organizers mentioned.
What’s an archtop guitar? Wikipedia is glad you requested: “An archtop guitar is a hole electrical or semi-acoustic guitar with a full physique and a particular arched high, whose sound is especially widespread with jazz, blues, and rockabilly gamers,” the web site reads. Occasions happen at a wide range of places all through Olde City. archtopfestival.com/schedule. — Jonathan Shikes
Emerson String Quartet’s rousing farewell
Sunday. As one of many world’s most acclaimed string teams, The Emerson String Quartet looks as if a super opener for the 69th season of Pals of Chamber Music (FCM). However after 47 years, the Quartet can also be disbanding following this season.
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That makes together with their 18th and remaining live performance for FCM, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Gates Live performance Corridor, contained in the Newman Middle for the Performing Arts, a banner occasion and one of many final possibilities to see the quartet. Anticipate rousing performances of Mendelssohn, Ravel, Dvorák and extra.
Tickets to the present are $40 for these aged 30 and over, $15 for under-30, and $5 for college students. Single, collection and streaming tickets can be found by calling 303-871-7720 or visiting fcm.newmantix.com. — John Wenzel
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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)
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)
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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.