The Denver Broncos were able to dominate the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. This was in part of good quarterbacking play (starting in the second quarter), the offensive line dominating the line of scrimmage, the backs running how we expect them to, and the ability to chunk yardage against the New Orleans defense.
Here is each of those big plays and what made them possible.
Stat crunch
Most coaches consider “big plays” as any run over 10 yards, any pass over 20 yards, and any play that scores a touchdown.