If you watched the Denver Broncos' 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, you could feel a big shift .

Bo Nix looked like his old self , shaking off the rust from the broken ankle he suffered back in January and regaining his confidence. He made history with his 62-yard touchdown run and 52-yard touchdown pass to RJ Harvey.

The Broncos' offense still showed a few warts of inconsistency, but overall, it was a big step forward, and exactly the type of get-right game Nix and company needed. One of the reasons it felt so different offensively was the presence of rookie running back Jonah Coleman.

After spending four weeks on injured reserve, the Broncos activated Coleman for this game , but we weren't sure how the rookie would fit into the offensive flow of things. It's rare to see a player — let alone a rookie — go from the training table on IR to leading the team in offensive touches, but that's what happened.

Coleman led the team with nine carries for 53 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards.…