"We have to win them. These are the ones that have the most weight to them. These are the ones that you have to go in there and win to set yourself up for the playoffs. As a team, these are the most important for us."
"Obviously, [for] this organization, city and fans - [we] have been playing these teams for a long time. A lot of rivalries. These are the fun ones. It's like playing a conference game in college."
"There's a great pass rush on every single defense in the NFL. And protecting our guys up front with getting the ball out, not holding it too long, is very important. And it's important that our guys are running their routes and getting to the spots. The protection is critical up front, and then obviously me being accurate with the ball, getting it out on time and on rhythm, allowing us to succeed and be at our best self."
The Denver Broncos enter a critical stretch holding a 7-2 record with five of their final eight games against AFC West opponents, beginning Thursday Night Football versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Bo Nix emphasizes that divisional matchups carry the most weight and must be won to set the team up for the playoffs. The Broncos are favored to claim their first division crown since 2015, with rivalries and city/fan significance amplifying the stakes. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith recently threw four touchdowns with a 74.4% completion rate but stresses the need for protection against a top pass rush and quick, accurate throws.
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