Bo Nix’s 3rd‑down targets — Does Sutton stay #1 on the team? | Dover and Cecil
Dover and Cecil dive into who Bo Nix trusted on 3rd down last season — and how the arrival of Jaylen Waddle could completely reshape the Broncos’ passing identity.
Last year, Bo leaned heavily on his comfort targets in tight situations. But now, with Waddle’s elite separation, explosive speed, and ability to win instantly off the line, the Broncos may finally have a true third‑down matchup‑breaker. Will Bo spread the ball more evenly across the WR room
Will Waddle become the automatic first read
Or will Bo stick to the familiar patterns we saw in his first two seasons
This is the full breakdown of how Denver’s third‑down offense could transform in 2026.