Bart Scott Drops Shocking Name: This Broncos Player Is Sabotaging the Entire Team!

So here’s the kicker—Denver’s sitting pretty atop the AFC West at 8-2, but with a spotlight this bright, cracks start to show. After grinding out a 10-7 nail-biter against the Raiders, you’d expect the Mile High faithful to break into cheers, right? Instead, there’s this uneasy hush, a collective eyebrow raise about what’s really holding this team back. Enter Bart Scott, perched high above the Empire State Building—literally and figuratively—calling out one player for throwing a wrench into the Broncos’ gears. Bo Nix, Denver’s QB, has been under the microscope all season, but Scott’s candid critique after witnessing a London game gone sideways adds fuel to a fiery debate: Can this offense overcome its own inconsistencies, or are they setting themselves up for a spectacular crash? Let’s unpack why this defense deserves praise but also why the offense’s sputtering engine threatens to stall the whole squad’s momentum.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Bart Scott poses atop the Empire State Building during its lighting by Bart Scott and the Townsend Harris Girls Flag Football Team of Queens in celebration of the New York Jets' Season Opener at The Empire State Building on September 09, 2024 in New York City. — (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust)

The Denver Broncos improved to 8-2 with a 10-7 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night at Mile High Stadium. The win extended their lead in the AFC West, but the postgame atmosphere reflected concerns rather than celebration.

Players and coaches alike showed visible frustration with an offense that continues to struggle despite the team’s strong record. Quarterback Bo Nix has become the focal point of criticism as Denver’s passing attack remains inconsistent.

The latest voice to question his performance came from ESPN analyst Bart Scott, who attended the Broncos’ 13-11 matchup against the New York Jets in London earlier this season.

“This is a team being held back by their quarterback… I was in that London game, and it was horrible. It was hard to watch. They’re getting away with smoking mirrors, throwing a lot of balls behind the line of scrimmage. He’s not accurate. He’s not making plays down the field, and he’s been held up by this defense, but that defense can only hold up so long…. This isn’t sustainable, and they’re setting themselves up to be a one-and-done team,” Scott said.

.@BartScott57 believes the Broncos are being held back by Bo Nix pic.twitter.com/8ob7l6GAlD

— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) November 7, 2025

Denver’s defense dominated the Raiders from start to finish in Week 9, creating pressure and limiting scoring chances throughout the night. The offense failed to capitalize on those opportunities. Nix finished with 150 passing yards and two interceptions as the unit managed just 220 total yards.

The Broncos punted seven times, drawing frustration from the home crowd after repeated stalled drives. Even head coach Sean Payton acknowledged the offensive struggles in his postgame comments. He credited the Raiders for their defensive execution but pointed to Denver’s own mistakes as the primary issue.

Despite sitting atop the AFC West and the entire league at 8-2, the Broncos face growing questions about sustainability. Players like J.K. Dobbins have expressed frustration with the inconsistency, stressing that the talent on the roster demands better execution.

Denver’s defense has carried the team through the first half of the season, but the offense must improve for the team to maintain its position.

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