What happened: Denver scored 14 points in a 24-14 defeat at San Francisco. Dan Orlovsky highlighted open routes quarterback Bo Nix did not attempt. The offense has started slowly since Webb took over play-calling duties.

Why it matters: Slow starts have forced Denver to play from behind in consecutive weeks. Wide receiver Pat Bryant remains out weeks with an ankle sprain, thinning downfield options. The downturn costs momentum after Denver rallied from 10-0 to beat the Rams in Denver.

What to watch: Denver gets a full week to reset timing and protections. The focus is whether Nix connects on the open throws early.