The Chargers are resting Justin Herbert in Week 18 — so what does that really mean for the Broncos, and is Trey Lance actually a threat? On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down how Herbert sitting changes the matchup, why Trey Lance’s mobility creates a different challenge than L.A.’s usual offense, and what Denver must do to avoid a trap‑game mentality with the No.1 seed still in play. The guys dig into how the Broncos defense should attack a backup QB, what Sean Payton can do to keep Bo Nix in rhythm early, and why this game is still far from a layup despite the Chargers waving the white flag on their season. 🧠 Backups can be dangerous — especially athletic ones with nothing to lose. 🔥 In this episode: What Herbert resting means for Denver’s gameplan Whether Trey Lance’s skill set could stress the Broncos defense How Denver avoids a Week 18 letdown Why the No.1 seed still demands full focus 💬 Want to explore how Denver should defend Lance’s mobility or what the offense must do to start fast?

The Broncos won on Christmas — but with Kansas City rolling out a third‑string quarterback and neither side of the ball truly dominating, what are the REAL takeaways? On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Cecil Lammey and Andrew Mason break down the three biggest lessons from Denver’s win, including why the victory was more about taking care of business than proving anything, how the defense still showed concerning cracks despite facing a limited Chiefs offense, and why the offense’s inconsistency raises bigger questions heading into the final stretch. The guys also tackle the big question: Is it time to panic, or was this simply a weird holiday game against a bad opponent? 🧠 A win is a win — but the tape always tells the truth. 🔥 In this episode: Why beating a third‑string QB doesn’t erase defensive concerns How the offense still struggled to find rhythm What this win actually says about Denver’s trajectory Whether Broncos fans should feel confident or cautious 💬 Want to dig into what this means for Denver’s playoff push or how the Broncos should adjust heading into Week 18?

Cecil Lammey reacts to the Christmas night game between the Broncos and Chiefs.