Warren Schaeffer is optimistic by nature. Monday afternoon, the Rockies manager was exponentially optimistic.

There’s a gaping, first-base-sized hole in the Rockies’ lineup, and they’re spending considerable time at the winter meetings trying to figure out how to fill it.

Bo Nix doesn’t mind the term “game manager.” After Denver’s 10th straight win, a 24-17 win over Las Vegas, it’s clear why. He’s hit his stride over the past three weeks.

The Packers are 1-7 all-time in Denver. For that reason, in a game of evenly matched teams, they should not be favored against the Broncos.

A team other than the Chiefs will reign in the AFC West for the first time since 2015.

If there was a “star in your role” for the Broncos on Sunday, it was Adam Prentice.