Broncos head into bye on three-game winning streak and chasing first playoff spot since 2015 season
1 month, 1 week ago

Broncos head into bye on three-game winning streak and chasing first playoff spot since 2015 season

Associated Press  

DENVER — On a night when rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw one touchdown pass, his defense caught two. “We’re a confident bunch right now,” said Nix, whose team has won three in a row. We’re playing with a little bit of confidence and a chip on our shoulder.” The Broncos have graduated to a place where they can overcome sticky situations, such as big games from Winston and Jeudy. “When need be,” Nik Bonitto said, “we’re going to find a way to win and that’s what we did.” Bonitto helped lead the way with a 71-yard pick-6 in the second quarter. “It’s really important that we get our rest this bye week and come back and look at the film and keep it rolling.” What’s working The tandem of Nix and Marvin Mims Jr.

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Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups
1 week, 1 day ago

Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups

Associated Press  

Kansas City at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 9 1/2. He needed 175 games to surpass 1,000, or 28 games fewer than Jason Witten.. Kelce has 77 TD receptions, breaking Tony Gonzalez’s Chiefs record of 76. Kelce is next with 174.. Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy needs one TD catch to match Rashee Rice’s franchise …

One year after clinching playoff berth, Browns drop to new low as ugly season reaches final days
1 week, 4 days ago

One year after clinching playoff berth, Browns drop to new low as ugly season reaches final days

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns celebrated the anniversary of clinching a playoff berth by scoring three points, losing their home finale in front of a half-filled stadium and improving their 2025 draft position. Of course, so many of Cleveland’s problems are connected to quarterback Deshaun Watson and his five-year, $230 million contract, which has put a financial squeeze on the …

With long string of losing seasons over, Broncos have good chance to end 8-year playoff drought
3 weeks, 4 days ago

With long string of losing seasons over, Broncos have good chance to end 8-year playoff drought

Associated Press  

DENVER — One ignominious streak down, one more to go for the Denver Broncos, who turned an ugly showing into a pretty comfortable rout of the Indianapolis Colts to clinch the franchise’s first winning season since 2016. “Good teams respond on a day like today.” Nix said after the Broncos’ overcame a slow start, his first three-interception day and a …

The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts
4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix’s escape from football over the bye week naturally involved more football. “It’s a group that I think understands that,” said Broncos coach Sean Payton, whose team has a chance to clinch a winning season for the first time since 2016. “Obviously, cameras, great team, playing great football right now and the bonus is it’s a great …

Rookie QB Bo Nix weathers a tough start and has Broncos in position to end a long playoff drought
1 month ago

Rookie QB Bo Nix weathers a tough start and has Broncos in position to end a long playoff drought

Associated Press  

DENVER — This figured to be a season filled with plenty of growing pains for the Denver Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix. “A good week of rest, good week of just kind of a reset,” explained Nix, whose TD passes, yards passing and wins are the most in Broncos history for a rookie QB. “But we’re also going to …

McMillian’s pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32
1 month, 1 week ago

McMillian’s pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jameis Winston had a night to remember — and one to forget. Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and Denver spoiled career-best performances by Winston and former Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in beating the Cleveland Browns 41-32 on Monday night. “They only boo you,” Jeudy said, “when they know …

Bo Nix sets Broncos rookie TD record as Denver beats reeling Raiders 29-19
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix sets Broncos rookie TD record as Denver beats reeling Raiders 29-19

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The music could clearly be heard outside the doors to the Broncos’ locker room, the players inside truly enjoying finally getting to experience a victory in Las Vegas. Bo Nix passed for 273 yards and had two touchdown passes to break the team’s rookie record Sunday, and Denver beat the reeling Raiders 29-19. “Everybody shows up every …

Broncos might finally have a franchise QB as Bo Nix improves by the week
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Broncos might finally have a franchise QB as Bo Nix improves by the week

Associated Press  

DENVER — After a slow start, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is earning NFL honors and victories by the week. Nix had his best game so far Sunday, setting season highs in completion rate, yards passing and touchdown throws with an efficient 28-for-33 performance that stoked Denver’s 38-6 rout of the Atlanta Falcons. “It’s not even looking like Offensive …

Bo Nix throws 4 touchdown passes and the Broncos roll past the Falcons 38-6
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bo Nix throws 4 touchdown passes and the Broncos roll past the Falcons 38-6

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix set career bests by completing 85% of his passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns Sunday. And they absolutely went out there and beat us today with their effort and their physicality, and that was a key to the game.” Game-defining or not, Nix suggested Williams’ TD run summarized the Broncos’ resolve following last week’s gut-wrenching …

Ex-Saints QB Jameis Winston returns to New Orleans with the Browns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Saints QB Jameis Winston returns to New Orleans with the Browns

Associated Press  

Cleveland at New Orleans Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. Hall, who was suspended by the league earlier this season, had been expected to get some time at DE.. LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was placed on injured reserve and will miss at least three more games.. LB Jordan Hicks is back after missing four of the past five games... Saints C Erik …

Broncos and Falcons trying to put major disappointments from last week behind them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Broncos and Falcons trying to put major disappointments from last week behind them

Associated Press  

Atlanta at Denver Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 2 1/2. Robinson rushed for a season-high 116 yards with two touchdowns in last week’s loss to the Saints and added three catches for 28 yards. After earning back-to-back 100-yard games for the first time in his career, Sutton had six catches for 70 yards and a …

Coach Sean Payton accepts blame for the botched field goal that cost the Broncos a big win at KC
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Coach Sean Payton accepts blame for the botched field goal that cost the Broncos a big win at KC

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton doesn’t want Alex Forsyth catching all the flack for getting bulldozed by a wave of Kansas City defenders and allowing linebacker Leo Chenal to block Wil Lutz’s game-winning, chip-shot field-goal attempt. It’s disappointing, and yet it’s not something that’s new when a big play is made at the end of the game.” It was difficult …

Chargers takeaways: Defense continues to make difference in win over Browns
2 months, 1 week ago

Chargers takeaways: Defense continues to make difference in win over Browns

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still celebrates his interception against the Saints. “Let’s be the team that gets him there,” linebacker Daiyan Henley said of the message. Chargers defensive backs Elijah Molden, Alohi Gilman and Tarheeb Still each intercepted Winston in the second half with Still getting unofficial credit from coach Jim Harbaugh for “one-and-a-half” interceptions as the rookie deflected a pass …

Bo Nix's Maturity and Accuracy Shine as Broncos Rookie Leads with Five Wins
2 months, 1 week ago

Bo Nix's Maturity and Accuracy Shine as Broncos Rookie Leads with Five Wins

Associated Press  

Bo Nix surpasses John Elway's record for most victories by a rookie QB in Broncos history with his five wins in October. He leads all rookie passers in touchdown throws, TD-to-interception ratio, passing yards, and rushing touchdowns. Despite a slow start, Nix shows maturity and poise on the field, leading the Broncos to three blowouts and their best start through …

Broncos Dominate Panthers in Thrilling Victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos Dominate Panthers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Denver Broncos dominated the Carolina Panthers in a thrilling 28-14 win. Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, while the Broncos' defense shut down Bryce Young. The Broncos built a 21-7 halftime lead and held on for the victory. The game was a testament to the Broncos' offense's firepower and the Panthers' defense's struggles.

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’

New York Times  

It was only a few days into Denver Broncos training camp, but Jonathon Cooper was ready to share a lofty goal. The Broncos, after all, haven’t had a single player reach double-digit sacks since 2018, when prime Von Miller and all-rookie linebacker Bradley Chubb had 14 1/2 and 12 takedowns, respectively. “It’s a race to the quarterback,” said Allen, whose …

Rookie Bo Nix throws 2 interceptions and growing pains continue as Broncos fall to Steelers 13-6
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie Bo Nix throws 2 interceptions and growing pains continue as Broncos fall to Steelers 13-6

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix soon followed a long completion on a trick play with an interception in the back of the end zone. “You play long enough, it’ll fail you over and over and over,” said Nix, the 12th overall pick in April. Sometimes you’ve just got to keep taking hits and keep taking hits, and then eventually you’ll figure …

Broncos stock report: High marks for goal-line scheme; questions about rookie WR
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos stock report: High marks for goal-line scheme; questions about rookie WR

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are nearing the finish line in their quest to arrive at the right 53-man roster ahead of the Sept. 8 regular-season opener in Seattle. Ahead of this critical stretch, let’s take a look at some players and aspects of Denver’s overall team trending up — and down — after a 27-2 victory against the …

Raiders use 2 defensive touchdowns for 20-14 win over Chiefs
1 year ago

Raiders use 2 defensive touchdowns for 20-14 win over Chiefs

Associated Press  

— Las Vegas got a pair of defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, including a pick-6 of the struggling Patrick Mahomes, and the resurgent Raiders held off the sloppy Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 on Monday to keep their slim postseason hopes alive. Big defensive tackle Bilal Nichols returned a fumble 8 yards for a touchdown, and Jack Jones took …

Broncos know they must finish on 3-game win streak. Here are 3 ways they can
1 year ago

Broncos know they must finish on 3-game win streak. Here are 3 ways they can

New York Times  

The Denver Broncos know the math. We’re going to go from there.” GO DEEPER Sean Payton's flare-up at Russell Wilson puts coach-QB relationship back in spotlight The Broncos finish the season with three opponents sporting sub-.500 records. “I think in this next three-game stretch, we’re going to have to run it better than we have.” The Broncos across the past …

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17
1 year ago

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions bounced back and took a step toward ending a six-season playoff drought. Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and Detroit routed the Denver Broncos 42-17 on Saturday night. The NFC North-leading Lions could clinch a spot in the postseason for the first …

Broncos’ slim playoff hopes hinge on improving struggling goal-to-go offense
1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos’ slim playoff hopes hinge on improving struggling goal-to-go offense

New York Times  

When Russell Wilson scrambled five yards for a first down in the final minute of the Broncos’ 22-17 loss to the Texans on Sunday, setting Denver up with a first-and-goal at the 8-yard line, it seemed like a slam-dunk opportunity to cross the goal line for a winning score. The Broncos this season, following Texans safety Jimmie Ward’s interception of …

Broncos bring five-game winning streak into meeting with Stroud, Texans
1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos bring five-game winning streak into meeting with Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Heading into Sunday’s meeting with the surging Denver Broncos, Houston coach DeMeco Ryans was asked what he thinks has allowed them to bounce back after starting 1-5. “The biggest thing that I’ve seen from the Broncos and how they’ve turned things around is how their defense is attacking the football,” Ryans said. And that’s where it starts with …

Sean Payton calls on Russell Wilson to be ‘sharper’ as Broncos fall to 0-2
1 year, 3 months ago

Sean Payton calls on Russell Wilson to be ‘sharper’ as Broncos fall to 0-2

New York Times  

DENVER — As Courtland Sutton, Adam Trautman and Brandon Johnson all neared the end of their routes on a final, desperate play Sunday, they shot a glance at the glistening 72-foot-high, 225-foot-wide video board positioned behind the south end zone at Empower Field. The vantage point below the massive new screen gave the Denver Broncos’ receiving targets a timing advantage, …

Why Broncos’ K’Waun Williams is the piece tying together NFL’s best pass defense
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Broncos’ K’Waun Williams is the piece tying together NFL’s best pass defense

New York Times  

Justin Simmons glided along the goal line like a hawk stalking its prey. The Broncos’ star safety was waiting for Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence to make a mistake in the first quarter at Wembley Stadium, and when the second-year quarterback locked onto his target and tried to throw toward the back of the end zone on a first-and-goal play at …

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