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Parker Gabriel’s 7 thoughts on Broncos’ blowout of Cowboys, including Troy Franklin giving WR2 vibes with breakout performance

The Denver Broncos ran into the worst defense in the NFL, and showed no mercy in a 44-24 rout of the Dallas Cowboys at Empower Field on Sunday. Here’s a look at seven developments after the Broncos moved to 6-2 with their fifth straight win.

1. Troy Franklin’s resurgence is powered by mental toughness, and now he’s putting together the kind of Year 2 leap he planned on all along

The past few weeks have not been particularly easy for second-year Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin.

After playing nearly 80% of Denver’s offensive snaps in Weeks 2 and 3 and accumulating 14 catches plus a touchdown in the first three weeks of the season, Franklin has hovered around 60% playing time since.