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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos win over the Raiders and retaking the driver's seat for the number one seed in the AFC. What was the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? How confident are the guys in the Broncos run game after RJ Harvey had his best day on the ground this season? Will the Harvey and the run game be able to repeat this type of performance vs a quality team in Green Bay? What did the guys make of the Broncos defense bottling up Jeanty and getting consistent pressure on the quarterback? How important was Marvin Mims' punt return TD and how can Sean Payton get him more involved on offense? Today's "Three Count" features the controversial ending to the Broncos game with the Raiders covering a gambling spread on the final play of the game, the Nuggets winning their 10th straight road game, and the Avs going 2-0 over the weekend. We react to the college football playoff bracket being official and Notre Dame opting out of a bowl game after getting "snubbed". 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into the Broncos and Raiders AFC west matchup this upcoming weekend. What are the biggest keys to victory for the Broncos? Will we see Kris Abrams-Draine continue to substitute in for Riley Moss at times throughout the game? How will Evan Engram follow up his best game of the season? Are the Broncos on "borrowed time" and will all of these close games come back to bite them? How will Bo Nix fare against the zone defense the Raiders like to play? Zach gives us the Broncos playoff and division odds depending on if this weekend result in a win or loss. Today's "Three Count" features Shedeur Sanders being the most trending athlete in 2025 and previewing the slate of college football championship games this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss a health update on Zach Allen, where we're at with RJ Harvey at his point in the season, and if the Broncos are able to blow teams out without a strong run game. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie react to the text line's suggestions for what Denver sports documentaries they would want to see get made. We pivot to the Broncos and dive into the Broncos and Raiders matchup this upcoming weekend. Zach details how the Broncos are better than the Raiders at every major category offensively and defensively. Do "style points" matter for the Broncos on Sunday? What went wrong in the previous matchup this season? Today's "Three Count" includes rumors of Colorado bringing in a new hot shot offensive coordinator and play caller, previewing the Avalanche and Islanders game tonight, and Russell Wilson joining the CBS broadcast as a guest analyst during the Giants bye week. We react to a Boston sports radio station discussing the "house of horrors" Denver has been for the Patriots in the playoffs and the respect they are showing this Broncos defense. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Richie dive into Bo Nix's stats this season and the two different versions of him we've seen this season. How is Nix able to turn it on so much in the clutch moments of games? Are the Broncos able to win a Super Bowl with this version of Bo Nix? How will the lack of run game impact Nix as the season progresses? Today's "Three Count" features the historic start to the NBA season the Oklahoma City Thunder are having and what that history tells us, the Clippers and Chris Paul parting ways after clashing with Ty Lue and the organization, and the high viewership from the Chiefs and Cowboys Thanksgiving game. We react to the Rockies hiring Josh Byrnes as their new general Manager. With Byrnes' great track record as an evaluator of talent, is there reason to be optimistic about the Rockies' future? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to discuss the record setting financial losses the University of Colorado is taking on this year. How much pressure is on Deion Sanders to win big next season with the amount of commitment the school has made to the program? We pivot to the Broncos and react to the latest projections for their playoff odds, Super Bowl odds and more. Today's "Three Count" includes the Broncos signing Elijah Moore to the practice squad to add depth to the WR for their playoff push, the Patriots continuing their win streak and our thoughts on if they match up with the Broncos in the playoffs, and CU Basketball off to their best start in 50+ years at 8-0. We dive through the details of Jim Mora's contract with Colorado State and hear from his opening press contract on why he wanted to be a Ram and what we will see from his team. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to yet another close Broncos win on Sunday Night Football. We look at the AFC playoff picture and debate if the Broncos should be worried about any of the other teams they would potentially face. We detail the wackiness from last night's game that included overtime, batted balls, and huge calls from the referees. Zach explains why he was encouraged with Evan Engram's performance. What did Phil make of the Broncos run game? Today's "Three Count" features Jerry Jeudy getting animated on the sidelines at Shedeur Sanders, former Bronco Shelby Harris calling Juan Jennings a bad word, and CU finishing the season 1-8 in the conference for the second time in three years under Deion Sanders. We preview the Giants and Patriots game tonight and debate if the Giants will give the Broncos some help towards the number one seed with a win. We react to the wild weekend in the NFL with the Chiefs and Colts losing. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share the good news from Broncos practice today in Patrick Surtain returning to practice. We dive into who the Commanders are this season and why we shouldn't overlook them as they have fallen short to pretty good teams during their losing streak. Do the guys have a problem with Bo Nix hopping back on social media after playing well vs the Chiefs? We breakdown the dynamic between Dan Quinn and the Broncos where he has interviewed to be the head coach in Denver twice. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos signing Luke Wattenberg and Malcolm Roach to contract extensions and sharing what they bring to the Broncos and Denver University being awarded the "Mid Major of the week" after beating CSU. We preview the Avalanche and Sharks game as the Avs go for 10 wins in a row. The guys speculate why Mackenzie Blackwood would be starting tonight in net over Wedgewood.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Sean Payton's comments on his self scout for the Broncos during the bye week and what they need to do better. Will they fix their penalties issue we've seen in the first 11 games of the season? Can the Broncos take their already great defense to another level and add more takeaways? Zach calls his shot for Jaleel McLaughlin to take over as the Broncos starting running back to finish the season. Today's "Three Count" includes Von Miller's comments on calling the Broncos and wanting to be part of the team but not being the right fit, Alex Singleton's pathology results coming back clear from cancer and hoping to play this Sunday, and the reaction to Jokic's behind the back spinning assist last night. We share our hot takes for today's "Hot Take Tuesday". 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Yahoo Sports' article detailing every NFL contender's biggest flaw. What do the guys make of Bo Nix being listed as the team's biggest flaw? Is it fair to place the blame on inconsistent offense on Nix? Are the Broncos penalties a bigger problem for the team than anything else? Should Sean Payton have given the team the entire week off during the bye? Will Vance Joseph's defense to finish the year strong? Today's "Three Count" features the Rockies retaining Warren Schaffer as their manager after being the interim manager last year, Josh Allen taking a show at CSU in his Wyoming jersey retirement speech, and former Nugget Rodney Rodgers passing away at the age of 54. We dive into the incredible run the Avalanche are on with their last loss coming at the beginning of November. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will react to Bo Nix making an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show today. We hear from Bo and his side of the story from being drafted by the Broncos and Sean Payton. How lucky has Bo been to be paired with an experienced NFL head coach that specializing in offense? Is Davis Webb on the short track to being a future NFL head coach? We hear Bo's thoughts on the Broncos defense and the team's ability to win close games. Should the Broncos pursue recently cut Damien Pierce? Phil explains what Pierce can bring to the team after JK Dobbins went down while Will is skeptical. Today's "Three Count" features the Montana state and Montana game being the most expensive ticket in college football this weekend, what games we are most looking forward to this weekend in sports, and previewing the Buffs game as they take on Arizona State tomorrow. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if the Broncos will make any additions to the team this season, the playoff implications for this weekends games in the AFC, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into how impressive Vance Joseph has been this season as the Broncos defensive coordinator. Will Jospeh be due for head coaching job after this season? We hear from Vance and his thoughts on the comradery in the locker room and getting the right guys in the building. What regrets did Joseph have from his time being the head coach in Denver? Today's "Three Count" includes Jerry Jeudy's short answered and frustrated press conference on the Browns starting a new quarterback in Shedeur Sanders and the mess going on at Ole Miss with Lane Kiffin potentially leaving before his team participates in the playoffs to take another coaching job. We debate who Broncos Country be rooting for between the Colts or Chiefs this weekend and how it relates to the Broncos chances of winning the one seed in the AFC. We look at the history of the NFL since 1975 and how often a number 1 seed goes on to win the Super Bowl. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back at the history of Denver sports and the few times we have seen the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche all play at this high of a level. What are the championship odds for all three of these teams? Which team is most likely to win their respective championship? Do the Avalanche have any short comings that could derail their championship hopes? Is David Adelman being in his first season as head coach cause for concerns for the Nuggets title hopes? Today's "Three Count" features Wil Lutz winning special teams player of the week after his 5 field goal performance with one being the game winner, if Brandon Cooks could be a Broncos after getting released from the Saints, and Mikko Rantanen getting ejected from his game last night. We preview the Browns and Raiders game as Shedeur Sanders gets ready to make his first NFL start. How much will Sander's full week of practice help him?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest Broncos projections for their season win total, playoff odds, and more. How many games should we be expecting the Broncos to win during the regular season? What are the chances the Broncos can outlast the Colts and Patriots for the first seed in the AFC? Zach and Phil debate if Bo Nix has reached the status of "franchise quarterback" or if he has more work to do. Does Nix still need to prove he can play well consistently? Is it fair to say Nix has been a weak link for the Broncos this season? Today's "Three Count" includes the text line's reaction to the Bo Nix franchise QB debate, where the Broncos landed on many of the national outlets' power rankings, and James Franklin taking the Virginia Tech job and forgoing part of his Penn State settlement. Where are the guys at on Troy Franklin with his ups and downs this season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos huge AFC west win over the Chiefs yesterday. Where will the Broncos land on national outlets' power rankings tomorrow after their win to make them more believable Super Bowl contenders? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix's performance. The guys detail how important Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin were throughout the game. We discuss Sean Payton's radar for listening to media talking about himself and his team. Today's "Three Count" features a recap of Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut in a 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Nuggets overcoming their poor history and winning in Minnesota, and the Avs staying hot with a 4-1 win over the Islanders behind a great performance of Wedgewood. We react to the hilarious comments from Broncos tight end Adam Trautman calling out Broncos fans that are taking poorly about Bo Nix. How do the guys feel about Trautman and other Broncos addressing the "trolls"? 

The guys are live from Jackson's for today's Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the keys to victory for the Broncos this weekend as they take on the Chiefs. Will the Broncos be able to utilize their "jokers" in Evan Engram and RJ Harvey? How can the Broncos get their steadying force in Courtland Sutton more involved? Will Pat Bryant have a larger role in this Sunday's game? How will the Broncos offensive line matchup with the Chiefs pass rushers? Will Bo Nix use his legs more than we've seen recently? Today's "Three Count" features reaction to the red-hot Patriots continuing their win streak with a Thursday Night Football game over the Jets, if Drake Maye is the best QB from the 2024 draft class, and giving Mike Vrabel credit for turning around the Patriots. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Courtland Sutton's down production the past five weeks, if Evan Engram will get more involved this week, and much more.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil try to diagnose the Broncos offensive struggles and how much blame the veteran coach Sean Payton deserves. We share the latest after today's Broncos practice and who participated and who didn't. Zach explains why the Broncos have been a "can't get right" offense between Nix not playing well but when he does make the throws, he's not getting help from his play makers. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos signing back Lil'Jordan Humphrey from the Giants practice squad and is likely to play on Sunday, Russell Wilson getting passed up in New York as Jameis Winston will start this weekend for the Giants, and recapping our experiences with the Northern Lights last night. How concerned should we be with the depth of the Broncos linebackers as Alex Singleton will not play this Sunday as well as others who are on IR. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Cam Johnson's slow start to the season and why Tim Hardaway hasn't had the same issues. The guys then dive into the Broncos offensive struggles this season, specifically Bo Nix's struggles. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix having too quick of an internal clock. Is there a better balance Nix can have of staying in the pocket more but continuing to not take sacks? What is the concern level for the guys if JK Dobbins were to land on IR? Today's "Three Count" includes Travis Hunter having surgery on his knee which will have him miss the remainder of the season, Kordell Stewart being interested in the CSU coaching job, and the Mavericks firing Nico Harrison less than a year after trading Luka Doncic. We hear from the Rockies new front office executive Paul DePodesta and Zach explains why he has a problem with his comments. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they prepare to take on the Chiefs this upcoming weekend. The guys suggest Bo Nix and the Broncos offense get back to the basics and get Courtland Sutton more involved. We hear from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky and his thoughts on fixing the Broncos offense. Should Nix be under center more often than we have seen recently, to help out the timing of the offense and help the run game? Is there any chance Sean Payton would bench Nix this season? Today's "Three Count" features the impressive record of the Nuggets, Broncos and Avalanche at home this season, Brian Daboll getting fired in New York after blowing another double-digit lead, and the Broncos and Chiefs game hosting CBS' NFL Today this Sunday. What did the guys make of Juju Lewis' first Colorado start? What took so long for Lewis to be on the field?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into Bo Nix's performance from last night. We compare Nix's stats this season through 10 games to Russell Wilson's 2023 stats through 10 games. How much blame does Sean Payton deserve for Nix's poor play? Did Payton jump the gun when calling his shot that Nix would be a top quarterback in the NFL and that he develops quarterbacks better than other people? Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos already having four games this season with double-digit penalties, the news that Jayden Daniels will not need surgery and will not go on IR making it a possibility he plays against Denver, and Colin Cowherd suggesting the Broncos could look for a replacement for Bo Nix. What are the guys looking for from the Nuggets tonight as they take on the Warriors? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest news on Marvin Mims being ruled out of tomorrow's game with his concussion. How big of an absence will Mims be and who can step up into his role? We look at the most recent projections for the Broncos win total, playoff odds, and more. Zach shares the history of Sean Payton taking on Pete Carroll and the win/loss stats for teams in the Raiders position. Today's "Three Count" features Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan moving onto the next step of joining the Hall of Fame, the Broncos submitting their plans for a new stadium to the city, and the Avalanche notching another win beating the Lightning last night.  We preview the Nuggets and Heat game tonight and what Zach is looking for in the game. Will we see Cam Johnson finally breakout tonight?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie react to the Broncos latest injury report as Marvin Mims and others returned to practice today. What do the guys make of the Broncos standing pat the NFL trade deadline? Did Sean Payton want to add to his offense but the asking price was too high? Did the Broncos fall behind other AFC contending teams that made moves today? What message did Sean Payton and the front office send to the Broncos locker room by not making a move? Today's "Three Count" includes Russell Westbrook speaking on his departure from the Nuggets saying the team didn't want him back, an update on the Rockies general manager search, and Tom Brady reportedly cloning his dog. Should we be nervous about Mackenzie Blackwood still not playing at this point in the season? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into Bo Nix's performance from yesterday's Broncos win over the Texans. How similar has Bo Nix's fourth quarter theatrics been to John Elway or Tim Tebow? What goes into Nix's struggles early in games? What is the dynamic between Nix and Sean Payton? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the team's resilience and Bo Nix taking off to scramble. Today's "Three Count" features underrated aspects to the Broncos win yesterday and the Nuggets faltering down the stretch to the Trailblazers in Portland. While the Broncos had a great comeback on Sunday, the guys discuss the Broncos poor special teams in the game. Should Payton face criticism for bringing in a new special teams coordinator after being a top-10 unit last season?

The guys are live from Skippy's Bar and Grill for today's Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Texans matchup this weekend. How will Bo Nix fare vs a top defense in Houston? Who would the guys take at quarterback between CJ Stroud and Bo Nix? We hear from Vance Joseph and his keys to stopping Stroud. Will the Broncos defense be able to confuse Stroud and force him to make mistakes? How will the Broncos split touches between JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey? Today's "Three Count" features Courtland Sutton needing one receiving touchdown to tie Steve Watson for ninth all-time in Broncos history, Travis Hunter going on IR with a knee injury, and what non-Colorado game the guys are looking forward to the most this weekend. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the keys to victory for the Broncos, the Broncos secondary stepping up without Patrick Surtain, and much more. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and their offensive identity. Should the Broncos lean into their run game even more with being a top 3 rushing offense in the league? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Texans' defense. Will the Broncos be able to run the ball successfully vs a top defense in Houston? Should the Broncos extend JK Dobbins now, during the season before he hits free agency after the season? Today's "Three Count" includes Wil Lutz earning the AFC special teams player of the month, Demeco Ryan's comments on Marcedes Lewis with him and Lewis being drafted the same year, and discussing the World Series after the Blue Jays took a 3-2 lead last night. Why has Nik Bonitto's production slowed down the past few weeks? What adjustments will the Broncos defense have to make without PS2?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest projections for the Broncos when it comes to win total, playoff odds, and more. How do the Broncos odds of winning the AFC west compare to the Chiefs and Chargers? Zach explains why he would still pick the Chiefs to appear in the Super Bowl with both Buffalo and Baltimore having "down" years. Today's "Three Count" features Deion Sanders' viral response to asking if there is patience in college football today and Aiden Hutchinson's record setting contract with the amount of guaranteed money. We preview the Nuggets and Pelicans game tonight. Who is most likely to start for the Nuggets tonight if Cam Johnson is unavailable? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into RJ Harvey after his breakout game on Sunday. How do the guys feel about Harvey's "boom or bust" nature when running the ball? Will Harvey ever be able to be a "bell cow" running back? Will we see Harvey attempt a pass this season? Phil shares about his process from being a part-time player to being the main running back. Zach shares the stats of how rare Harvey's multiple scores and long runs are from a rookie. Today's "Three Count" includes where the Broncos landed on the many different power rankings from national outlets, Sean Payton on why he didn't wear the Broncos throwback gear during Sunday's game, and discussing the greatness of Shohei Ohtani after he had another historic performance. Is it time to start asking if Deion Sanders should be on the hot seat at Colorado? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take deep dive into the Broncos as they dominated the Cowboys on the way to a 20-point victory. Can we say the Broncos offense is fixed after scoring 44 points or was this a "one-off" game vs a bad defense? Is Zach ready to call Nix the Broncos' franchise quarterback? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Nix's performance, the rookie production in the game, and the challenge of playing well after their roller coaster game last week. Today's "Three Count" features the guy's favorite underrated moment from the Broncos win, Brian Kelly getting fired from LSU opening potentially the best college job this hiring cycle, and celebrating the sports equinox with all 4 major sports in action today. We react to the Nuggets beating the Suns with Jamal Murray and Jonas Valanciunas playing well again. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie take a deep dive into the Broncos and Cowboys game this upcoming Sunday. How will the Broncos great defense matchup with the Cowboys great offense? Will JK Dobbins be able to have success running the ball to open up the pass game? Richie calls his shot for this weekend to be a breakout game for RJ Harvey. Today's "Three Count" features if we are headed towards a lockout if the Dodgers go onto to win the World Series, the new proposed college football playoff format which would features 24 teams making the tournament, and the Giants, Brian Daboll and Cam Skattebo getting fined after interrupting the concussion protocol for Jaxson Dart. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss Javonte Williams' success he's had with the Cowboys this season, how the Broncos can get Marvin Mims more involved on offense, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by DenverSports.com's Jake Shapiro joining the show to preview the Nuggets' highly anticipated season. Will we see the version of Jamal Murry that allows the Nuggets to win a championship and be in shape throughout the season? Did the Nuggets make the right decision to not go after another superstar and instead go for complimentary pieces that are good fits? Will this be Murray's first season as an all-star? Will Jokic's numbers take a dip with the improved roster around him? Today's "Three Count" includes our reaction to Michael Wilbon ripping Sean Payton for his shots at Russell Wilson, Victor Wembanyama shinning in his return to the court while number one overall pick Cooper Flagg struggles, and previewing the Avalanche and Hurricanes game tonight at Ball Arena. We break down how big of a challenge is ahead for the Buffs as they play Utah in Utah this weekend. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to the latest projections for the Broncos win total, playoff chances and odds to win the division. Is there any team in the AFC Broncos Country should be worried about playing in the playoffs? We hear Sean Payton's comments after Russell Wilson took a shot at him on Twitter. Do we believe Sean when he says his comments weren't directed at Wilson? Today's "Three Count" features former Bronco TE Greg Dulcich joining the Dolphins on the active roster, Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi leaving CSU after being benched earlier this season, and Hunter Goodman being announced as a finalist for the Silver Slugger award. We review the Avalanche falling in overtime to the Mammoth last night. Will we see the Avs improve on their power play from what we've seen to this point? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Richie go in depth on the Broncos, specifically the offense. How can the Broncos get their offense back on track after the past two weeks? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the film from Sunday. Is it time for Sean to give up play calling duties? Has Bo Nix's poor deep balls made the Broncos easy to defend? Does Sean have 100% confidence and trust in Nix? Zach comes back from the media and Nuggets coaches basketball game and tells the tale of how he won media MVP. Today's "Three Count" includes where the Broncos are on the many different national media outlet's power rankings, the Avalanche releasing their Nordiques jerseys for the Avs' 30th anniversary, and previewing the opening night of the NBA season. Do we have a goaltender controversy on our hands as the Avs' backup Scott Wedgewood has been incredible to start the season while Blackwood has been out due to injury? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the Broncos defensive performance yesterday. Why did the Broncos struggle so much allowing the Giants to have wide open receivers and tight ends? Do the Broncos a full-blown problem with the amount of penalties they are accumulating? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bo Nix getting the offense going in the fourth quarter. What happened on Nix's misthrows and all the tipped/batted passes? Today's "Three Count" features the most underrated parts of yesterday's Broncos game, Colorado State firing Jay Norvell, and all the moving parts with coaches in college football. We hear from an emotional Peyton Manning and his thoughts on Demaryius Thomas being inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if part of why the Broncos defense has looked so good is because of the poor offenses they have matched up with so far. Will the defense be able to continue their dominance when facing the Cowboys or Chiefs' offense? Does this year's Broncos defense compare to the historically great defenses in NFL history? We hear from Brian Daboll and his thoughts on the Broncos defense. Would this be considered a "bad loss" if the Broncos cannot win at home over the Giants? Today's "Three Count" features Davis Webb coming out as a "dark horse" candidate for the Titans head coaching job, Matt Peart playing the entire game last Sunday with a torn MCL, and what we're looking for from the Avalanche tonight. We hear from Bo Nix and his thoughts on the Giants defense. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the latest projections for the Broncos when it comes to their win total, playoff odds, and more. We breakdown the Broncos playoff matchup if the playoffs were to start today. We react to Dre Greenlaw returning to practice today and Sean Payton's comments on it. What would the return of Greenlaw bring to this already impressive Broncos' defense? Today's "Three Count" features the first ever time the Broncos have won the AFC defensive player of the week award with Jonathon Cooper taking home the award this week, the late Demaryius Thomas being inducted into the Broncos ring of fame at this Sunday's game, and Russell Westbrook signing with the Sacramento Kings today for his 18th season. We react to ESPN's rankings of the top 100 players in the NHL which featured Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Marty Necas and Devon Toews. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go in depth on the Broncos defense after their special performance on Sunday. Zach shares what the Broncos are on pace for as a team in sacks. We hear from Mike Klis and his thoughts on Vance Joseph potentially getting a head coaching job next season. We look at the AFC playoff picture and debate where the Broncos fit in with the other top AFC teams. Today's "Three Count" includes where the Broncos are on multiple different power rankings from national media outlets, an updated Broncos injury report with Matt Peart going to IR, and who the guys think the best team in the AFC is. Zach does some "house cleaning" after misspeaking in the previous segment. Why did Sean Payton option to not have a bye after the London game? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate how Broncos Country should feel after the Broncos ugly win in London over the weekend. Phil breaks down why the Broncos passing game is struggling, specifically the vertical passing game. Are the Broncos' special teams an issue? Should Payton have moved on from last year's special teams coordinator? Phil throws out the idea of the Broncos trading for an unhappy AJ Brown in Philidelphia. Today's "Three Count" features Mikko Rantanen scoring the game winner for the Stars in a shootout to hand the Avalanche their first loss of the season, Penn State firing James Franklin after losing to UCLA and Northwestern in back-to-back weeks, and the Titans firing Brian Callahan after just a season and a half. We examine the NFL's defensive player of the year odds and how they have shifted for Nik Bonitto since the start of the season.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the keys to victory are for the Broncos on Sunday morning. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of the Jets poor defense? We hear from Vance Joseph and his thoughts on Justin Fields as well as Sean Payton's thoughts on the Jets explosive run game. Will the Broncos be in a closer game than most anticipate? Today's "Three Count" features if this is a "revenge game" for the Broncos' John Franklin Meyers, how much Ben Power's injury impacts the Broncos, and the great slate of college football this weekend. The guys breakdown the dynamics as Mikko Rantanen and the Stars visit Ball Arena tomorrow night to face off with the Avalanche. Will Mikko get booed in his first visit back to Denver since beating the Avs in game 7 last year?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil go on a quick tangent on brushing teeth and Halloween decorations before diving into the Broncos run game this season. We react to how impressive of a season Javonte Williams is having in Dallas. Do the guys trust Sean Payton to design the Broncos as a run-first offense? We hear from JK Dobbins and his thoughts on being patient behind the offensive line. Today's "Three Count" includes where all the power rankings have the Broncos across many different national media outlets, Kansas City losing in Jacksonville after leading 14-0, and Shedeur Sanders rising up the Browns QB ranks after they traded away Joe Flacco today to the Bengals. We react to Sean Payton passing Bill Parcels and Pete Carroll on the all-time coaches wins list and moving into 14th place all time. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos win in Philidelphia on Sunday. The guys speak to the Broncos ability to reverse their poor 4th quarters from earlier in the season and come from behind to beat the Eagles. Today's "Three Count" features the breaking news of Broncos guard Ben Powers going on IR with a bicep injury, the crazy weekend of college football with both Texas and Penn State losing and falling out of the rankings, and the weird story with Mark Sanchez getting stabbed and arrested in Indianapolis. Is Nik Bonitto becoming an NFL superstar after his impressive start to the season? Could Bonitto be on his way to setting the NFL or Broncos single season sack record? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Bonitto's performance. 

The guys are live from Recess Beer Garden for today's Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the biggest keys are for the Broncos to knock off the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Will Sean Payton commit to JK Dobbins and the run game? Will Payton get the best of long-time defensive coordinator Vic Fangio? How will Bo Nix look when stepping up in competition? Who will be the Broncos number two wide receiver? How confident are the guys in the Broncos in a close game? Today's "Three Count" features the controversy over all the Avalanche players wearing Rams jerseys at Thursday Night Football last night and Mac Jones and the depleted 49ers taking down the Rams in overtime last night on Thursday Night Football. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the latest on Lucas Krull's injury, if this will be the week Evan Engram gets going, and why Jahdae Barron has had a slow start to his career with the Broncos. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the upcoming Broncos and Eagles matchup this weekend. The guys go category by category for both the Broncos and Eagles for their offenses and defenses and see who has the edge. Will special teams be an x-factor for the Eagles with their recent success blocking field goals and punts? Zach explains why he trusts Sean Payton in this game with Payton's history of being at his best when facing tough opponents. Today's "Three Count" includes ESPN's Bill Barnwell picking Nik Bonitto as his NFL Defensive Player of the Year, previewing tonight's Thursday Night Football game with the injured 49ers taking on the Rams, and giving flowers to Erik Johnson after he retires after a historic career with the Avalanche. Has Broncos Country been taking Garrett Bolles for granted? We give Bolles his respect for how great of a season he is having and react to ESPN ranking Bolles as the third most likely to win the NFL's new award, "Protector of the Year". 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil wrap up their conversation on Nik Bonitto potentially breaking Von Miller's single season sack record for the Broncos. We take a deep dive into Bo Nix after the Broncos blowout win over the Bengals. How would the guys grade Nix's performance? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Nix and converting third downs. How important were Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims to the Broncos offensive success? Today's "Three Count" includes the numbers behind the Jamar Chase and PS2 matchup, reports that Deion Sanders interviewed for the Arkansas job a few years ago, and Tyreek Hill dislocating his knee in gruesome fashion last night. We hear from Bo Nix after his stellar performance last night. Will last night serve as a confidence builder for Nix moving forward? 

The Drive is live on the road at Mile High Station. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the keys to victory are for the Broncos tonight as they host the Bengals on Monday night football. Will the Broncos put together a game with no turnovers and less penalties than we've seen in the first three games? Who will win the heavyweight battle between Jamar Chase and Patrick Surtain? Will we see PS2 shadow Chase throughout the entire game tonight? What are the expectations for Bo Nix tonight? Will JK Dobbins be the first 100 yard rusher for the Broncos in a long time? Today's "Three Count" features if Jay Norvell is on the hot seat after CSU's loss to Washington State, Russell Wilson getting benched in New York leading to Jaxon Dart leading the Giants to their first win, and Bad Bunny being announced as the Super Bowl LX halftime show. We recap the wild weekend in college and NFL football and what we learned. 

The Drive is on the road at Society Sports and Spirits for this Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Bengals Monday night football game. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on preparing for Jake Browning vs Joe Burrow as the Bengals quarterback. Zach shares the stats on the Bengals' struggling run game. Will the Broncos defense be able to take advantage of a poor run game and backup quarterback? Is it fair to expect the Broncos to win with "style points" on Monday? Today's "Three Count" includes previewing the 1-2 Ravens taking on the 1-2 Chiefs on Sunday and what we want to see from the Nuggets media day on Monday. Our 9News Broncos' insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Evan Engram will finally make a major impact for the Broncos on Monday, if the Broncos defense will dominate and backup quarterback in Jake Browning, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss where they are at on Bo Nix after having such high expectations heading into the season and not playing up to them through the first three games. Is Nix trying to do too much and be "Superman"? We open up the phonelines and take your calls with your thoughts on Bo Nix. Are the parts around Nix more to blame than Nix himself? Today's "Three Count" features Nikola Jokic coming in at number one on ESPN's list of the top 100 players in the NBA, previewing tonight's Cardinals and Seahawks Thursday Night Football matchup, and previewing the Ryder Cup teeing off tomorrow. Who will win more games this season between Colorado and Colorado State? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to ESPN's FPI for the Broncos projected win total, playoff chances and more. Are we overreacting to the Broncos losing two games in the final seconds of the game? Are the Broncos still alive to win the AFC west? What should the Broncos record be over the next 4 games to get themselves back in the AFC playoff picture? Does Jaxon Dart give the Giants a better chance at upsetting the Broncos than Russell Wilson? Today's "Three Count" includes the surprisingly low snap count for first round pick Jahdae Barron, two Broncos Ring of Famers being candidates for the pro football Hall of Fame in Rod Smith and Tom Nalen, and Michael Porter Jr. saying he spends $250 a day on Ubers in New York. We react to ESPN's list of the top 100 players in the NBA and where certain Nuggets landed on the list. With Jonas Valanciunas coming in at #87, will Jokic have the best backup center of his career? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their debate on Shedeur Sanders not wanting to be drafted by the Eagles or Ravens. Would being a backup for an elite franchise set up Shedeur better than being the backup in a chaotic franchise like Cleveland? We pivot to the Broncos and discuss the offenses' struggles. Why has Nix struggled with his accuracy this season? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Nix's misses on the three deep balls vs the Chargers. Today's "Three Count" features Russell Wilson getting benched in New York and most likely will not play vs the Broncos in week 7, Mike Gundy getting fired from Oklahoma State, and if Gundy would be a fit in Fort Collins if CSU moves on from Jay Norvell. Has the debate over who is the best basketball player in the world been settled after Jokic was voted by 19 of 20 NBA scouts and executives as the current best player? 

The guys are live in Golden from the Buffalo Rose for a Football Friday. In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss what the keys to victory are for the Broncos on Sunday as they play in their first AFC west game of the year. Is Sunday a "must win" game for the Broncos to win the division? Will Bo Nix utilize his legs more than we've seen so far this season? How will the absence of Evan Engram impact the Broncos offensive plans? Will Marvin Mims have the breakout performance we've been looking for all season? Zach explains why the Broncos should have the edge in the trenches. Today's "Three Count" features previewing the CSU and UTSA game on Saturday night, Josh Allen and the Bills winning 31-21 on Thursday Night Football last night, and Ralphie VII making her debut tomorrow night before the Colorado and Wyoming game. Our 9News Broncos insider joins the show to discuss Nik Bonitto and the pass rush getting home to Herbert, if Sunday is a must win game, and much more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will react to Patrick Surtain's comments on his down game. How will Surtain be used against the Chargers? Will JK Dobbins get a bulk of the carries for his "revenge game"? Today's "Three Count" includes how the guys feel about college football expanding and playing more games oversees with Arizona State and Kansas announced to play in London in 2026 as part of the "Union Jack Classic", the Rockies historically bad run differential this season, and Dodgers' legend Clayton Kershaw announcing he will retire at the end of this MLB season. We react to Broncos special teams coach, Darren Rizzi's comments on the ending to last Sunday's game. Is Rizzi, the players or Sean Payton to blame for the field goal block penalty? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the latest health update on Evan Engram and Dre Greenlaw. How concerned would the guys be if the Broncos fall to 1-2 in Los Angeles this upcoming weekend? Would the guys take a 2-2 record over the next 4 Broncos games? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Broncos defense struggling the previous 7 games. Has the Broncos coaching staff been flexible during games to make the proper adjustments? Today's "Three Count" features Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton's head-to-head record, Michael Malone joining ESPN's NBA countdown this season for pregame shows, and the quarterback injuries all over the NFL in only week 3. We hear from Jared Bednar from Avalanche media day today and his thoughts on Gabe Landeskog's health heading into the 2025/2026 season. Should the Avs ease Landeskog into his first full season in years or allow him to be "full go"?