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Whew, chile. The Broncos look like they’re out of gas and out of ideas, but the real story is how four turnovers turned this into a one-sided rodeo. That’s what happens when you give the GROWN FOLKS free money on the field.

T.J. Parker’s +5 headline change means he's stepping up, and the team might start leaning on him more. at 22, he's already moving in the right direction.

Calen Bullock’s +2 in ZCV shows he's locking down his side better, which means the secondary is tightening up around the ball. That could be a real game-changer for their defense.

The Falcons on a 6-game win streak put a big target on themselves, and the Commanders' recent slide makes this a good shot for an upset. Watch how Terry McLaurin matches up against Zah Frazier — that’s where the game’s gonna be won or lost.

The Saints and Eagles are both on a 6-game slide, so this game feels like a rare chance to break out of the slump. Keep an eye on DeVonta Smith versus Kool-Aid McKinstry—whoever wins that battle could decide who gets the first win of the season.

The top storyline is how the Rams’ struggles could be exposed by Tyreek Hill. If Trent McDuffie can slow him down, it might open up more for Puka Nacua to take advantage of Derek Stingley Jr’s coverage.

The biggest story here is the Broncos trying to break their 7-game losing streak, but the Dolphins’ secondary will have their hands full with Waddle and Collins. Watch how Patrick Surtain II handles Nico Collins — that could set the tone for the game’s outcome.