Evan Engram made a read and ran a route he’s probably run scores of times in his NFL career.

In the first quarter against Dallas last month, Engram lined up in the slot, tight to the formation off to quarterback Bo Nix’s right. He pressed slightly outside, then turned inside in a soft spot against a zone defense. Nix calmly hit Engram, who turned up the field and gained 11 yards.

No team will ever say no to a first down on first down, but overall, this was pretty innocuous.

Out in the middle of the field, scoreless game early, first completion of the day for Denver’s second-year quarterback.

The play is really only remarkable for the trend it represents: That was the last time the Broncos generated a first down with a pass on an opening drive.

Not only that, it’s the only pass play th

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