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NFL·HOT_TAKE·August 22, 2026 12:53 AM ET

Jaylen Waddle Alone Cannot Solve Denver's Larger Problem

His first Broncos catch came in a game that finished 33-13.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 221 min read
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What happened: Jaylen Waddle recorded his first catch as a Denver Bronco. The final score was GB 33, DEN 13.

Why it matters: One catch offers little evidence that Denver's offense has changed. Waddle can help, but the 33-13 result points to problems bigger than one player can solve.

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