Joy Taylor previews the Thursday night Seahawks-Broncos matchup in Denver, focusing on Sean Payton urging Bo Nix to “let it rip” and on Sam Darnold trying to rebound from costly picks, with both teams needing a statement win as the AFC West and NFC West standings take shape. She then buys the idea that Dallas is wasting Dak Prescott’s prime, citing the Cowboys’ long conference-title drought, recent struggles under Brian Schottenheimer, defensive issues, and a lack of clear identity that she argues stems from how Jerry Jones runs the franchise. Finally, she discusses the 76ers’ blockbuster offseason additions—including LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope—highlighting KCP’s chemistry comments and questioning leadership roles alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey amid championship-or-bust expectations.