Broncos stomp out 9 years of demons in playoff-clinching win. Now they want more
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos stomp out 9 years of demons in playoff-clinching win. Now they want more

New York Times  

DENVER — As soon as Garett Bolles and the rest of the starters for the Broncos were pulled off the field midway through the fourth quarter, the realization set in and the bear hugs flowed liberally. But we're not done yet.#EasyToCelebrate pic.twitter.com/VdA29gzZ8K — Denver Broncos January 6, 2025 The victory by the Broncos on Sunday — a laser-focused effort in which they pounced on a Chiefs team resting its starters — snapped the NFL’s second-longest playoff drought, which dated back to the 2016 season. After a 50-point blowout loss to the Dolphins last season dropped the Broncos to 0-3, Bolles lamented, “I’ve been here seven years and all I’ve done is lose.” All that context helped explain why Bolles sensed early on that this team — and starting quarterback No. “I think we’ve got a lot of very mentally tough guys on this team,” said tight end Nate Adkins, whose 12-yard reception on the game’s first play was an early sign of the efficiency Denver would play with in the finale. “It’s fun to clinch a playoff spot in the last game of the year against a divisional team,” Nix said.

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Laid-Back Pat: As the Chiefs chase Super Bowl history, Patrick Mahomes exudes a steadying calm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Laid-Back Pat: As the Chiefs chase Super Bowl history, Patrick Mahomes exudes a steadying calm

Associated Press  

— Patrick Mahomes felt as though he needed to apologize after he helped the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship game, punching their ticket to the Super Bowl for the third consecutive season. “That,” Mahomes said, “is why I don’t try to spike the ball.” It was a natural outburst of unbridled joy, though, from …

Chiefs’ all-out blitz with Super Bowl berth on the line is defensive play call of the year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs’ all-out blitz with Super Bowl berth on the line is defensive play call of the year

New York Times  

— Most inside the Kansas City huddle knew the call before it came in. “I wanted that blitz,” McDuffie would say later, revisiting the pivotal play in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game. “I just figured they do something to beat man,” Spagnuolo said after the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory clinched their spot in Super Bowl LIX. Spagnuolo had gotten three Chiefs defenders …

Four storylines to watch for Bills-Chiefs, Commanders-Eagles in AFC, NFC Championship Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Four storylines to watch for Bills-Chiefs, Commanders-Eagles in AFC, NFC Championship Games

New York Times  

And then there were four. The NFL’s conference championship Sunday is here, bringing matchups between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC and the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC. Hurts averaged 42 rushing yards per game in the regular season and had 14 rushing touchdowns, many of them scored on the Eagles’ signature tush-push …

Who will win Bills-Chiefs AFC title game? X-factors, pivotal matchups and keys to victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who will win Bills-Chiefs AFC title game? X-factors, pivotal matchups and keys to victory

New York Times  

Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will feature two of the NFL’s top quarterbacks dueling it out with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line. Mahomes and the Chiefs dominated the first three matchups, including the AFC title game four years ago, though the Bills have won the last four regular-season meetings, …

Chiefs are back in the AFC title game for a 7th straight season. Bills aim to dethrone them
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs are back in the AFC title game for a 7th straight season. Bills aim to dethrone them

Associated Press  

— The Bills and Chiefs have met seven times over roughly four years, building such an intense, competitive rivalry that Kansas City safety Justin Reid admitted that the Super Bowl champs just assume they’ll see Buffalo twice a year. And it’s always a tough challenge, but it’s one we’re excited for, and another good one for all the fans.” Road …

As the Chiefs chase a Super Bowl three-peat, the Bills aim to spoil the party in Kansas City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

As the Chiefs chase a Super Bowl three-peat, the Bills aim to spoil the party in Kansas City

Associated Press  

Buffalo at Kansas City Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, CBS/Paramount+ BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 1 1/2. The team also met for the 1993 conference championship with Buffalo winning 30-13 in the midst of four straight Super Bowl appearances, and the Bills won a divisional playoff game on Jan. 5, 1992. The Bills finished the season with a league-best plus-24 turnover …

‘Keep Billieving’: In Bills’ lifetime of heartbreak, a glimmer of hope shines in underdog season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Keep Billieving’: In Bills’ lifetime of heartbreak, a glimmer of hope shines in underdog season

New York Times  

The misery can be measured for as long or as little as you’d like. As for the NFL, Oakland Raiders legend John Madden coached in five AFC Championship Games over his first seven seasons — one of the two times he didn’t, the Pittsburgh Steelers eliminated them on the Immaculate Reception in the division round — before advancing to his …

The steadfast 6: Mahomes, Kelce and 4 others have carried the Chiefs to 7 straight AFC title games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The steadfast 6: Mahomes, Kelce and 4 others have carried the Chiefs to 7 straight AFC title games

Associated Press  

— Five years ago, after the Kansas City Chiefs had just rallied to beat the San Francisco 49ers in their first Super Bowl appearance in five decades, Chris Jones settled behind a dais and was asked about what the future held for him. They’ve won four of the past six AFC championship games, and both losses came in overtime: to …

Josh Allen, Bills edge Ravens to set up AFC title showdown with Chiefs: Key takeaways
2 months ago

Josh Allen, Bills edge Ravens to set up AFC title showdown with Chiefs: Key takeaways

New York Times  

With the aid of a dropped two-point conversion attempt, the Buffalo Bills held on to defeat the Baltimore Ravens, 27-25, on Sunday in the final divisional round game of the weekend. The two-point conversion is no good 😳 📺: #BALvsBUF on CBS 📱: Stream on @NFLPlus and Paramount+ pic.twitter.com/s1DAo0tdm1 — NFL January 20, 2025 The win puts Buffalo in the …

How Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs made their 7th straight AFC title game: ‘It’s not normal’
2 months ago

How Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs made their 7th straight AFC title game: ‘It’s not normal’

New York Times  

— Many years from now, when Arrowhead Stadium is no longer the home venue of the Chiefs, when coach Andy Reid is no longer on the sideline looking at his laminated play sheet, when defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has stopped blitzing, when the trio of Hall of Fame players — quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and pass rusher …

Travis Kelce sets NFL playoff record as Chiefs top Texans, advance to AFC Championship Game: Key takeaways
2 months ago

Travis Kelce sets NFL playoff record as Chiefs top Texans, advance to AFC Championship Game: Key takeaways

New York Times  

Travis Kelce’s milestone game Saturday helped the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat continue for another week with a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round. — Nate Taylor, Chiefs beat writer Kansas City’s pass rush delivers a masterpiece Led by longtime coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs’ defense accomplished its biggest mission. — Taylor Awaiting …

Broncos feel they finally have the QB, roster to challenge Kansas City’s AFC West supremecy in 2025
2 months ago

Broncos feel they finally have the QB, roster to challenge Kansas City’s AFC West supremecy in 2025

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos ended both their prolonged playoff drought and their protracted search for a foundational quarterback this season despite an NFL record $91 million in dead cap charges. With more money to spend in 2025, a cohesive locker room that notably lacks “prima donnas” — as QB Bo Nix pointed out — and a young roster …

Broncos QB Bo Nix already is thinking about his next steps with his rookie season in the books
2 months ago

Broncos QB Bo Nix already is thinking about his next steps with his rookie season in the books

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In 1983, the Denver Broncos went on the road to Seattle and lost a wild-card playoff game 31-7. “To get some time off to reset a little bit because the next season will be here quickly.” Not too much down time, though, because Nix said there’s plenty to do to take the next step and avoid any …

Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix learns difficult, but valuable lesson in losing playoff debut against Bills
2 months, 1 week ago

Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix learns difficult, but valuable lesson in losing playoff debut against Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bo Nix’s first taste of the NFL playoffs quickly turned bitter after a sweet start. Denver’s rookie quarterback threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to his former college teammate Troy Franklin on the opening drive of Sunday’s wild-card playoff game. “I haven’t been in the league long enough to know how far off we are,” said Nix, …

How Broncos fell apart in second half of wild-card loss to Bills: Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week ago

How Broncos fell apart in second half of wild-card loss to Bills: Key takeaways

New York Times  

The Denver Broncos’ strong second season under coach Sean Payton came to an end at Highmark Stadium on Sunday as they fell to the second-seeded Buffalo Bills 31-7 in the wild-card round. 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/1UZYcSS7aZ — Denver Broncos January 12, 2025 The game quickly devolved into a blowout after Nix’s game-opening TD as Denver’s offense was stifled and Buffalo posted …

Sean Payton’s moment and other thoughts as Broncos prepare to seek playoff upset
2 months, 1 week ago

Sean Payton’s moment and other thoughts as Broncos prepare to seek playoff upset

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Don’t eat the cheese. “I probably, as the head coach, paid attention to, ‘What are these things that can possibly distract from the process outside the building or even inside the building?’” Payton said Monday, as focus shifted to this weekend’s wild-card matchup at the Buffalo Bills. Payton along the way has injected confidence into a “young …

Bills’ Von Miller won’t let his affection for the Broncos get in the way of his playoff objective
2 months, 1 week ago

Bills’ Von Miller won’t let his affection for the Broncos get in the way of his playoff objective

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Von Miller is as competitive as he can be sentimental, which is why the Buffalo Bills edge rusher won’t utter a negative word about the Denver Broncos. And it makes no difference to Miller that the Broncos — a team much different from the one he left via trade to win a second Super Bowl with …

Broncos’ first postseason berth in 9 years has them facing playoff-tested Bills
2 months, 1 week ago

Broncos’ first postseason berth in 9 years has them facing playoff-tested Bills

Associated Press  

Denver at Buffalo Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 9. He’s the first Broncos receiver to top 1,000 yards since 2019, when he had 1,112 yards.. Four of WR Marvin Mims’ six touchdown receptions have come in the past two weeks as he’s caught all 13 passes thrown his way for 154 yards. Lutz was 13-for-13 …

Travis Kelce denies Chiefs intentionally lost Week 18 game to eliminate Bengals from playoffs
2 months, 1 week ago

Travis Kelce denies Chiefs intentionally lost Week 18 game to eliminate Bengals from playoffs

CNN  

CNN — Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce denied that the team intentionally lost its Week 18 game to ensure that the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention. Due to the two teams’ shared history, the nature of the Week 18 defeat from the Chiefs led to social media speculation that Kansas City intentionally lost to the Broncos to …

Broncos are delighted to be back in the playoffs but they insist their goal wasn’t just getting here
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos are delighted to be back in the playoffs but they insist their goal wasn’t just getting here

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Broncos are back in the playoffs for the first time in eight years and it looks like they’ve finally found a franchise quarterback in Bo Nix, who set several franchise and NFL rookie records. We’re looking to go on a deep run.” Coach Sean Payton said he spent a good deal of Monday morning contemplating how …

Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs’ reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs’ reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix celebrated the end of Denver’s eight-year playoff drought with a bunch of new friends. The rookie quarterback circled Empower Field while handing out high-fives to fans after he passed for 321 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-0 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs’ bevy of backups on Sunday. But the fans deserve it, it’s been …

Sean Payton’s Broncos are ready for their postseason moment: ‘Young and hungry is dangerous’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sean Payton’s Broncos are ready for their postseason moment: ‘Young and hungry is dangerous’

New York Times  

DENVER — The audacity was alarming. Instead, he channeled his inner Frank Costanza; it was as if he were looking to the heavens and intoning, “Serenity now.” Ninety minutes after the game, as he sat in the driver’s seat of his Mercedes sedan parked in the tunnel behind the south end zone, Payton explained why he stayed in his happy …

Bo Nix, Broncos shut out Chiefs to clinch playoff date with Bills: Key takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix, Broncos shut out Chiefs to clinch playoff date with Bills: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Nick Kosmider, Nate Taylor and Chris Licata The Denver Broncos galloped past the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, securing a decisive 38-0 home win and punching their ticket to the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. With Kansas City resting most of its starters, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones, Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix …

Chiefs saving their best for the playoffs, so blowout loss in Denver doesn’t hurt
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs saving their best for the playoffs, so blowout loss in Denver doesn’t hurt

New York Times  

The Chiefs couldn’t leave Denver on Sunday night because of the winter storm that draped Kansas City in ice and snow, but they did accomplish what was at the top of their priority list against the Broncos in their regular-season finale. Coach Andy Reid was able to rest his best players — quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, pass …

What I’m seeing with the Broncos ahead of their biggest game in 9 years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What I’m seeing with the Broncos ahead of their biggest game in 9 years

New York Times  

Welcome to the biggest game for the Denver Broncos in nearly a decade. That makes Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs the latest, biggest game for the Broncos since they hoisted the Lombardi Trophy at the end of Super Bowl 50. That’s as simple as it is.” Here’s what I’m seeing and hearing as the Broncos prep for …

Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

The Broncos can end their 8-year playoff drought with a win over the Chiefs’ backups
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Broncos can end their 8-year playoff drought with a win over the Chiefs’ backups

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Broncos can erase nearly a decade of frustration and futility by beating a Kansas City Chiefs team that will be resting Patrick Mahomes and several other starters Sunday. With the Chiefs having secured the AFC’s top seed and lone playoff bye, coach Andy Reid decided an extended break — up to 24 days — could go …

History says Broncos can’t underestimate Chiefs, starters or not, in must-win game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

History says Broncos can’t underestimate Chiefs, starters or not, in must-win game

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos didn’t need to hear Andy Reid’s official announcement Wednesday to know the Kansas City Chiefs coach planned to rest key starters, including superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, when the two AFC West rivals meet in the regular-season finale Sunday. “We didn’t play our best game, but teams that are playoff teams find a way to …

Broncos can wipe away back-to-back heartbreakers and make playoffs by beating Kansas City
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos can wipe away back-to-back heartbreakers and make playoffs by beating Kansas City

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Losses to the Chargers and Bengals with a playoff berth on the line show Sean Payton made a miscalculation when he agreed to flex the Denver Broncos’ Week 16 game to a Thursday night. An extra point assured Joe Burrow would get the ball back, and the Broncos hadn’t forced a single punt all game, something Payton …

Broncos miss another chance to secure playoff berth, forcing a must-win scenario against Chiefs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Broncos miss another chance to secure playoff berth, forcing a must-win scenario against Chiefs

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Denver Broncos needed one win in their final three games to reach the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl in 2015. After two straight losses, Denver needs a win in its final regular-season game, next week at home against the two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. “It’s been like this for two …

How the Chiefs aced their late-season test — 3 games in 11 days — to finish atop the AFC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Chiefs aced their late-season test — 3 games in 11 days — to finish atop the AFC

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Last Saturday, Chiefs coach Andy Reid tried to accomplish two tasks. “It was tough, mentally, physically, especially these past two days, traveling here and figuring out what are doing and who’s playing and all the injuries,” cornerback Trent McDuffie said after Wednesday’s game. It was just, ‘Let’s go out there and win.’” Several members of the organization knew …

Bo Nix owns best Broncos rookie QB season, but he’s still chasing ’83 John Elway
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bo Nix owns best Broncos rookie QB season, but he’s still chasing ’83 John Elway

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When Bo Nix tied the Broncos record last month for touchdowns thrown by a rookie quarterback in a season, coach Sean Payton’s first reaction was to go hunting for chops to bust. All the big games are at the end.” Elway didn’t match Nix’s statistical profile after joining the Broncos following a post-draft trade with the Baltimore …

Happy holiday for Chiefs, who wrap up AFC’s No. 1 seed with dominant win in Pittsburgh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Happy holiday for Chiefs, who wrap up AFC’s No. 1 seed with dominant win in Pittsburgh

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — One by one, each player on the Chiefs exited the field Wednesday afternoon and walked along the left wall inside the bowels of Acrisure Stadium. Before they entered the visitors’ locker room, many of the Chiefs smiled and said two words with glee: “Merry Christmas!” Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ best pass rusher who didn’t play because of a …

Chiefs breeze past Steelers to secure AFC top seed with Christmas win: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs breeze past Steelers to secure AFC top seed with Christmas win: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Nate Taylor, Mike DeFabo and Cale Clinton The Kansas City Chiefs played one of their most complete games of the season on Christmas Day, handling business against the Steelers in a 29-10 win on the road. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense failed to score more than 30 points once again, but their 389 total yards were Kansas City’s …

Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15
3 months ago

Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton was kicking himself after Denver surrendered both the momentum and the NFL’s first successful fair-catch kick in 48 years. Cameron Dicker’s gift 57-yard field goal sparked the Chargers’ 34-27 comeback Thursday night that snapped Denver’s four-game winning streak and prevented the Broncos from clinching their first playoff berth since 2015. “It’s just a dumb penalty,” …

Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat
3 months ago

Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Denver Broncos had an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter Thursday night as they closed in on a win that would punch their team’s tickets back to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. But we’ve just got to learn from it and come back next week stronger and focus on getting our 10th win.” The …

Los Angeles Chargers complete comeback to beat Denver Broncos
3 months ago

Los Angeles Chargers complete comeback to beat Denver Broncos

The Independent  

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Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
3 months ago

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Chargers already ended one streak against the Denver Broncos this season. After earning their first win in Denver since 2018 this season in October, the Chargers will play for their first season sweep of their AFC West rivals since 2010 on Thursday at 5:15 PST at SoFi Stadium. It’s not just their two-game losing streak, but it’s also that …

The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since Super Bowl 50 triumph in 2016
3 months ago

The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since Super Bowl 50 triumph in 2016

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. A win would also give the Broncos their first five-game winning streak since they beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in that Super Bowl for the franchise’s third title. “I didn’t even know about that,” said right …

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

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark
3 months, 1 week ago

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark

Associated Press  

Indianapolis at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Indianapolis 8-5, Denver 10-3 Series record: Denver leads 14-12 Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2022, Colts win 12-9 in overtime at Denver. Sure, Richardson’s ability to run could negate some of the pressure applied by the Broncos, But on Wednesday, Colts coach Shane …

The Broncos can take a big step toward breaking playoff drought with a win over the Colts
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Can Broncos navigate the toughest homestretch among AFC playoff hopefuls?
3 months, 1 week ago

Can Broncos navigate the toughest homestretch among AFC playoff hopefuls?

New York Times  

The Denver Broncos can extend their latest winning streak to four games and secure the franchise’s first winning season since 2016 when they host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. “I don’t know that one person downstairs — myself included — has thought about, right now, this team just having a winning season,” Payton said during a conference call with reporters …

Rookie QB Bo Nix weathers a tough start and has Broncos in position to end a long playoff drought
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Broncos head into bye on three-game winning streak and chasing first playoff spot since 2015 season
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Bo Nix, Broncos respond late in shootout vs. Browns for 41-32 victory: Key takeaways
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix, Broncos respond late in shootout vs. Browns for 41-32 victory: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Zac Jackson, Nick Kosmider and Tobias Bass In their first “Monday Night Football” matchup since 1990, the Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32 at Empower Field at Mile High. But the deep pick by Ward was Nix’s second on Monday night, and it could have proved costly after the Browns followed with a touchdown drive to take the …

Shocking late Raiders fumble hands Chiefs a lucky win to clinch a playoff place as NFL showdown ends in chaos
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shocking late Raiders fumble hands Chiefs a lucky win to clinch a playoff place as NFL showdown ends in chaos

Daily Mail  

The Kansas City Chiefs have pulled off yet another great escape after holding on for a dramatic Black Friday victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Yet when the ball was snapped on a third-and-three, Las Vegas quarterback Aidan O'Connell was somehow looking elsewhere when it came flying in his direction, meaning he fumbled it and allowed Kansas …

Courtland Sutton’s surge is helping rookie Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos make a playoff push
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Courtland Sutton’s surge is helping rookie Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos make a playoff push

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — What’s stoking the Denver Broncos’ surprising surge is the growing connection between rookie quarterback Bo Nix and veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Whenever the Broncos need a clutch catch, a key flag or a timely touchdown, Sutton is usually the one delivering it like he did Sunday when he caught eight passes on 10 targets for 97 …

Bo Nix sets Broncos rookie TD record as Denver beats reeling Raiders 29-19
3 months, 3 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 …

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