1st And Orange Podcast

Broncos podcast: Everything you need to know about Sunday's mega matchup with Kansas City

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down everything you need to know about Denver's division-shaping showdown against Kansas City on Sunday at Empower Field. Are Bo Nix's recent struggles a bump in the road or something more substantial? Can the Broncos realistically win against the Chiefs playing without CB Pat Surtain II and RB J.K. Dobbins? And what to make of a busy week that started with sobering news from ILB Alex Singleton, who announced he had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and that he plans to be back on the field soon. All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Broncos podcast: What Sean Payton's team must do to run winning streak to five Sunday vs. Cowboys

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down everything to know about Denver's home game Sunday against the Cowboys. The Broncos have won four straight, but their offense has been inconsistent in that stretch. The defense has fared better, but didn't play well against New York last week and faces a massive challenge against a high-flying Cowboys offense. Keys to the game, what Bo Nix and company need to do well and a guide to several terrific matchups between the Cowboys' receivers and Denver's defensive backs plus game predictions and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Broncos podcast: What just happened? Breaking down the wildest fourth quarter you'll see

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans try to wrap their heads around perhaps the wildest fourth quarter in franchise history. Sean Payton's team got shut out for more than three quarters, then scored 33 points in 14:02 to beat the New York Giants, 33-32. What went right for Denver down the stretch? What went so wrong early in the game that quarterback Bo Nix was considering how he'd answer questions about a shutout? And what were some under-the-radar happenings in between that set the stage for the madness? All of that, a rugged week upcoming for Denver's players and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.

Broncos podcast: Sizing up a Giants game that suddenly has some spice

Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down Denver's Week 7 home game against the New York Giants. The week got a little bit spicy when some Giants players took issue with Jonathon Cooper's comments about New York rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. On the field, it's a matchup of dynamic defensive fronts, though Denver's group as a whole has been much better than New York's. All of that, plus updates on ILB Dre Greenlaw and likely staring LG Alex Palczewski, game predictions and more.

Broncos podcast: Taking stock of Sean Payton's team through six weeks

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans look back at the Broncos' 13-11 win over the New York Jets in London and break down where Sean Payton's team is through six games. The Broncos are tied atop the AFC West and sport a dominant defense, but they've got questions offensively. Where could Denver look for offensive line help? What is the unit's identity and how much of a liability are special teams at the moment? All that and more on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast.