Nik Bonitto
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Nik Bonitto said the Broncos took their Week 1 loss to the Chiefs “personal”
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- 2d Zac Stevens (X) Nik Bonitto said the Broncos were not going to lose that game.
- 2d Zac Stevens (X) Nik Bonitto said the Broncos took their Week 1 loss to the Chiefs “personal”
- Nik Bonitto has the second-highest QB pressure rate in the NFL, per @NextGenStats. @nikkkkbonitto has an incredible 21.6% pressure rate.
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Nik Bonitto’s 13(!!!) pressures against the Cardinals is the most in the NFL since Nick Bosa in 2024, per @NextGenStats.
It was also a career-high for Bonitto.
Absolutely dominant.
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- Oct 26 Zac Stevens (X) Jonathon Cooper played in 56% of the Broncos' defensive snaps in his first game of the season yesterday. In comparison, Nik Bonitto played in 58% of the defensive snaps.
- Oct 26 Zac Stevens (X) Nik Bonitto’s 13(!!!) pressures against the Cardinals is the most in the NFL since Nick Bosa in 2024, per @NextGenStats. It was also a career-high for Bonitto. Absolutely dominant.
- Nik Bonitto has at least 0.5 sacks in three of his past four games. He's heating up.
- Vance Joseph stated it’s good to have Jonathon Cooper back. He believes Cooper will give Nik Bonitto even more opportunities.
- Nik Bonitto after the Broncos' win: "It’s always Ja’Quan [McMillian] every time who’s making these big plays, so it’s not surprising to me.”
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NIK BONITTO WITH A STRIP.
BRONCOS BALL.
JUSTIN STRNAD RECOVERED
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- Oct 16 David Lombardi (X) 49ers notched a 51% pressure rate vs Seattle a few days ago. They’re pressuring with the big boys again. Seems that the ceiling will be very high for them once Nick Bosa is back · Quoting Tej Seth: The Broncos got pressure on 44.8% of dropbacks (+5.1% above league average) The Seahawks when pressured had a -0.83 EPA/play and a 24% success rate. They went 7 for 20 for 20 yards and took five sacks when pressured What an effort by the entire defensive line: Nik Bonitto, Que Robinson, Zach Allen, D.J. Jones and so many more Data: @SumerSports
- Oct 15 David Lombardi (X) The Broncos got pressure on 44.8% of dropbacks (+5.1% above league average) The Seahawks when pressured had a -0.83 EPA/play and a 24% success rate. They went 7 for 20 for 20 yards and took five sacks when pressured What an effort by the entire defensive line: Nik Bonitto, Que Robinson, Zach Allen, D.J. Jones and so many more Data: @SumerSports
- Oct 15 Zac Stevens (X) Oh my goodness Nik Bonitto
- Oct 15 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) I loved Nik Bonitto as a Defensive Player of The Year sleeper before the season. He’s certainly playing at that level tonight …
- Oct 15 Zac Stevens (X) SACK NIK BONITTO AND ZACH ALLEN
- Oct 15 Zac Stevens (X) Helluva tackle and knee punch out by Nik Bonitto
- Oct 15 Zac Stevens (X) NIK BONITTO WITH A STRIP. BRONCOS BALL. JUSTIN STRNAD RECOVERED
- Nik Bonitto has a sack in four-straight primetime games. Zach Allen has a sack in each of his last two primetime games. Broncos play on Thursday Night Football tonight.
- Nik Bonitto has six games of 2+ sacks since 2024. That's the 4th-most in the NFL in that time, only trailing Myles Garrett (8), Danielle Hunter (7) and Micah Parsons (7). Bonitto can take over a game.
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Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto with a nice tackle
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- Oct 11 Mike Klis (X) Nik Bonitto left one-on-one with 4th-round rookie Travis Burke. No contest. Sack to end 1Q.
- Oct 11 Zac Stevens (X) Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto with a nice tackle
- Justin Herbert has taken the 2nd most sacks in the NFL this year with 12. Nik Bonitto has at least one sack in two of his last three games against the Chargers. This is a great opportunity for the Broncos' pass rush to rack up the sacks (and stats) on Sunday.
- Princely Umanmielen has been consistently good as a pass rusher in Year 2. With Pat Jones back in the lineup, Umanmielen can be used more strategically and that will be benefit him and the defense, in theory. · Quoting NFL Researcher: Most QB pressures when blocked 1-on-1 this season, per @NextGenStats: 1. Will Anderson Jr. – 17 2. Aidan Hutchinson – 16 2. Dallas Turner – 16 4. Boye Mafe – 15 5. Trey Hendrickson - 13 5. Greg Rousseau - 13 5. Chase Young - 13 8. Nik Bonitto - 12 8. Princely Umanmielen – 12
- Most QB pressures when blocked 1-on-1 this season, per @NextGenStats: 1. Will Anderson Jr. – 17 2. Aidan Hutchinson – 16 2. Dallas Turner – 16 4. Boye Mafe – 15 5. Trey Hendrickson - 13 5. Greg Rousseau - 13 5. Chase Young - 13 8. Nik Bonitto - 12 8. Princely Umanmielen – 12
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Hard to believe that's Nik Bonitto's first sack of the season. A big one.
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- Sep 27 Zac Stevens (X) HUGE sack by Nik Bonitto. His first of many on the season.
- Sep 27 Zac Stevens (X) Hard to believe that's Nik Bonitto's first sack of the season. A big one.
- Nik Bonitto called for offsides.
- Nik Bonitto on Chiefs RB Walker: “All the credit to him, he’s a great back but at the end of the day we’ve got to make tackles and get him down. That’s what it comes down to. A lot of those explosive plays were off of missed tackles and us just not fitting the right way in the run game.” · Quoting MikeKlis9NEWS
- Nik Bonitto's 27.5 sacks in the past two years is the second-most in the NFL. He only trails Myles Garrett. Elite.
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🟠 Denver Broncos 2026 season preview with @ZacStevens:
Timestamps:
* 0:00 – Intro
* 1:01 – Reflecting on 2025 & the vibe entering 2026
* 5:29 – Sean Payton handing play-calling to Davis Webb
* 9:26 – Bo Nix/Sean Payton relationship
* 13:26 – Bo Nix's next gear
* 15:17 – Jaylen Waddle's impact 💨
* 17:36 – Courtland Sutton & Pat Bryant 🚀
* 20:07 – Evan Engram & Taysom Hill
* 22:45 – RB room: Dobbins, Harvey & Coleman
* 26:28 – Defensive outlook
* 30:29 – Another gear for Nik Bonitto?
* 33:52 – Broncos ownership as a weapon
* 37:40 – What defines success in 2026?
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- Sep 4 Zac Stevens (X) Had a great time with @MySportsUpdate! Check out our full Broncos preview👇 · Quoting Ari Meirov: 🟠 Denver Broncos 2026 season preview with @ZacStevens: Timestamps: * 0:00 – Intro * 1:01 – Reflecting on 2025 & the vibe entering 2026 * 5:29 – Sean Payton handing play-calling to Davis Webb * 9:26 – Bo Nix/Sean Payton relationship * 13:26 – Bo Nix's next gear * 15:17 – Jaylen Waddle's impact 💨 * 17:36 – Courtland Sutton & Pat Bryant 🚀 * 20:07 – Evan Engram & Taysom Hill * 22:45 – RB room: Dobbins, Harvey & Coleman * 26:28 – Defensive outlook * 30:29 – Another gear for Nik Bonitto? * 33:52 – Broncos ownership as a weapon * 37:40 – What defines success in 2026?
- Sep 4 Zac Stevens (X) 🟠 Denver Broncos 2026 season preview with @ZacStevens: Timestamps: * 0:00 – Intro * 1:01 – Reflecting on 2025 & the vibe entering 2026 * 5:29 – Sean Payton handing play-calling to Davis Webb * 9:26 – Bo Nix/Sean Payton relationship * 13:26 – Bo Nix's next gear * 15:17 – Jaylen Waddle's impact 💨 * 17:36 – Courtland Sutton & Pat Bryant 🚀 * 20:07 – Evan Engram & Taysom Hill * 22:45 – RB room: Dobbins, Harvey & Coleman * 26:28 – Defensive outlook * 30:29 – Another gear for Nik Bonitto? * 33:52 – Broncos ownership as a weapon * 37:40 – What defines success in 2026?
- Nik Bonitto chosen as the prediction for Defensive Player of the Year 👀 · Quoting FOX Sports: NFL: As voted on by NFLonFOX fans, your preseason prediction for who will be named Defensive Player of the Year is @Broncos LB @nikkkkbonitto 🏆
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OLB Nik Bonitto voted No. 32 on 2026 NFL Top 100 list
For the second consecutive season, Nik Bonitto has earned a place among the NFL’s best.