Week 11 of the NFL season delivered plenty of drama and close games, starting with the Denver Broncos dismantling the Atlanta Falcons in a statement victory that showed they are actually a serious team.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals' dynamic duo of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase put up another stellar showing, only to be let down once again by their joke of a defense. On the rookie front, the race for NFL Rookie of the Year is heating up, with quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix all making compelling cases as they continue to dazzle in their debut campaigns.
How much do you trust the Broncos?
The 6-5 Denver Broncos are turning heads, led by rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who has taken the league by storm with his poise and production. Nix leads all NFL rookie QBs in passing yards and touchdowns, and his performance in Denver’s 38-6 dismantling of the Atlanta Falcons showcased why he’s a frontrunner in the Rookie of the Year conversation. The Broncos didn’t just win—they dominated, holding a high-powered Falcons offense to a mere 220 total yards while excelling in every phase of the game. The offense was firing on all cylinders, with Nix orchestrating drives with precision and confidence. With their momentum building and a rising star at quarterback, the question remains: should Denver be considered a legitimate playoff threat?
Burrow & Chase are let down again.
The Cincinnati Bengals are squandering what should be a golden era with Joe Burrow at quarterback, Ja'Marr Chase as a triple-crown-caliber receiver, and Trey Hendrickson playing at a Defensive Player of the Year level. Despite these stars, the Bengals are being dragged down by an abysmal defense that might be one of the worst in recent memory, allowing a score on nearly every possession. This relentless defensive ineptitude leaves the offense with zero margin for error. Burrow has thrown for 300+ yards, 3+ touchdowns, and 0 interceptions in three games this season—an MVP-worthy stat line—yet the Bengals lost all three. For context, Tom Brady played over two decades and only lost twice in games with similar numbers. It’s an embarrassing testament to a defense that continues to waste historic performances, a pattern that seems uniquely, and tragically, Cincinnati.
Who is the NFL Rookie of the Year?
The NFL Rookie of the Year race is heating up, with quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix leading the charge. Both rookies have been sensational, topping the charts in passing yards and touchdowns among first-year players. However, Drake Maye is quickly entering the conversation despite starting four fewer games. Maye’s efficiency has been remarkable, throwing for nine touchdowns in just seven starts—nearly matching Daniels’ 10 touchdowns through 11 games. As Nix and Daniels battle for statistical dominance, Maye’s late-season surge could make things interesting.
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