Brian Baldinger critiques Broncos' performance in loss to Chiefs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
NFL analyst Brian Baldinger described the Denver Broncos' performance against the Kansas City Chiefs as a 'pathetic effort' during Week 1. He highlighted a key play in the second quarter where the Chiefs scored easily, illustrating the Broncos' defensive deficiencies. Kansas City rushed for 220 yards, and quarterback Bo Nix struggled, averaging only 4.7 yards per completed pass. Baldinger emphasized the need for Broncos head coach Sean Payton to address the team's lack of effort following the defeat.
- •Brian Baldinger labels Broncos' defensive effort as 'pathetic'.
- •Chiefs rush for 220 yards in dominant performance.
- •Bo Nix averages 4.7 yards per completion.
- •Baldinger points to a specific play as indicative of Broncos' issues.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Baldinger breaks down Broncos’ ‘pathetic effort’ vs. Chiefs
"NFL analyst Brian Baldinger dissects what he called a "pathetic effort" by the Denver Broncos' defense.
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