The Drive | Hour 3 | 12.30.25

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil are joined by veteran NFL reporter James Palmer to discuss the Chargers sitting and resting a handful of players in their week 18 matchup with the Broncos, if we will see the Broncos win with style points on Sunday, and how much tougher road the Broncos will have next year with a first place schedule. We look back at many of the quarterbacks the Broncos have faced this season and debate if the lesser talent they've faced is reason for concern when it comes to the playoffs? We react to the injury update on Nikola Jokic and his knee being re-evaluated in four weeks. Zach explains why "sky is not falling" and how he doesn't have high expectations for January but they will still be in the playoff picture. How will the Nuggets re-learn how to play basketball without the three-time MVP? What should the Nuggets record be during Jokic's absence? 

“The Drive” is an iconic sports-talk radio show in Denver history featuring some of the most entertaining personalities to ever crack a microphone over the years. The current iteration of “The Drive” is hosted by Zach Bye, who brings years of radio experience and unmatched authenticity to the program each day. His partner, Phillip Lindsay, is the embodiment of our city. Phil grew up in Denver, starring at running back for Denver South High School. He went on to break records at the University of Colorado, before becoming a Pro Bowler with the Denver Broncos. Phil’s energy and enthusiasm matched with Zach’s passion and precision creates Denver’s can’t miss show on your drive home, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekday afternoons!