What to watch for when the Broncos face the Cardinals

PHOENIX — There’s a massive opportunity for the Broncos and their struggling pass game when they face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Indeed, it’s a potential get-right game for Bo Nix — particularly in being able to crank up the vertical passing game that has been mostly absent since Jaylen Waddle amassed 138 receiving yards in Week 2 — a total that represents more than half of his season output to date.

All you need to do is look at where the Cardinals stack up against the pass this season in the league rankings:

Passing defense DVOA: 30
Passer rating allowed: 32
Yards per pass attempt allowed: 31
Yards per pass play allowed: 31
Success rate per dropback: 30
EPA allowed per dropback: 30

For more leading into Week 6, including how Bo Nix’s confidence remains resolute and what the Broncos must focus on defensively against the NFL’s leader in receptions in Arizona tight end Trey McBride, watch the embedded video:

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