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2 days, 21 hours ago

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

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,” …

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1 week, 3 days ago

NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game

Hindustan Times

Coach Steve Kerr's blistering criticism of a foul call that went against his Golden State Warriors in the final 11 seconds of their loss to the host Houston Rockets was unwarranted, the NBA announced on Thursday night. HT Image The play in question was a scramble for a loose ball after the Warriors' Stephen Curry missed a 3-point attempt with …

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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Bills, Eagles peaking, plus worst-case scenarios

New York Times

The Week 14 NFL Power Rankings don’t want to be a downer, but since we did best-case scenarios last week, it’s only fair to consider the worst-case scenarios for all 32 teams. Up next: vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 1 p.m. Buffalo Bills Last week: 3 Sunday: Beat San Francisco 49ers 35-10 Worst-case scenario: Derrick Henry going wild in the playoffs …

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3 weeks ago

Broncos coach Sean Payton has a history with Browns dynamic duo of Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy

Associated Press

DENVER — If anyone has the elixir to counter the flourishing connection between Cleveland teammates Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy, it should be Sean Payton, whose Denver Broncos host the Browns on Monday night. “I’ve coached both of them,” said Payton, who spent three years with Winston in New Orleans and a year with Jeudy in Denver before granting his …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Browns-Broncos Monday night game features red-hot wide receivers and ex-teammates Jeudy and Sutton

Associated Press

DENVER — Jerry Jeudy can’t wait to get back to Denver, the city he once was so eager to leave. Monday night marks Jeudy’s homecoming when the Cleveland Browns visit the Denver Broncos, who are seeking to go three games above.500 for the first time since opening the 2021 season with three victories. Jeudy returns to Denver on the kind …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Auburn tries to keep bowl hopes alive with visit from Louisiana-Monroe with ailing QB Payton Thorne

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Louisiana-Monroe at Auburn, Saturday, 12:45 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 24-1/2. Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne’s status is uncertain with a right, throwing shoulder injury. Players to watch Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith has 34 catches for 657 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 19.3 yards …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down because of vision problems

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff has resigned because of problems with his vision. Westhoff, 76, is a former special teams coordinator with the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints who came out of retirement to join head coach Sean Payton’s staff in Denver in 2023. Under Westhoff and special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica, the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Analysis: Special teams were full of chokes in the NFL’s wacky Week 10

Associated Press

Special teams were chock-full of chokes in the NFL’s wacky Week 10. We won, so that’s all that matters,” Moody said after the defending NFC champion 49ers won consecutive games for the first time this season. Linebacker Leo Chenal, who led a wave of Kansas City defenders who burst through the left side of Denver’s field goal protection unit, blocked …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iowa Dominates Texas A&M-Commerce in Season Opener

Associated Press

Iowa dominated Texas A&M-Commerce with a strong performance from the Sandfort brothers. Payton Sandfort led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Owen Freeman added 15 points and nine rebounds. The Hawkeyes took the lead for good midway through the first half and led 42-35 at the break. They used a 33-9 run for an 84-55 lead with …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Walter Payton and Matt Suhey, backfield mates turned brothers, and a bond that transcends time

New York Times

Eleven years and a lot of life had happened since the tailback and the fullback ran together. In “Never Die Easy,” his autobiography, Payton jokingly complained that Suhey’s copious questions in meetings took years off his life. “And I’m pretty sure he didn’t think of me as his white friend.” Payton said Suhey was one of the first white people …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Broncos at the trade deadline: What history could say about Sean Payton’s plans

New York Times

Monitoring the NFL trade deadline can be like trying to decipher Morse code at a rock concert. Last Friday, he seemed to knock down the idea of his team making a deadline acquisition when he said simply about his team, which would soon improve to 5-3: “I like where we’re at with this group.” Then came the aftermath of Sunday’s …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead

Associated Press

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-108 on Monday night. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard made 8 3s, and Derrick White had 13 points and eight assists for the Celtics. Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 33 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 10 boards and six assists for the Bucks.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sean Payton breaks silence on Josh Reynolds after Broncos star was shot in the head leaving Denver strip club

Daily Mail

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton spoke out on 'shaken' Josh Reynolds' condition Friday after the wide receiver was shot last week. Reynolds, who is currently on injured reserve after undergoing finger surgery earlier this month, was one of two men injured in the shooting, which took place outside of Shotgun Willie's, a strip club in Glendale, Colorado. Denver Broncos …

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2 months ago

Packers' McManus Makes Lambeau Leap in Emotional Return to Packers' Stadium

Associated Press

A plethora of players returned to action in Week 7, showcasing the thrill of homecomings and the joy of celebrating success. Brandon McManus's Lambeau Leap was a highlight, while Saquon Barkley's return for the Eagles was a significant moment. Russell Wilson's return to the Steelers was a testament to his resilience and the importance of player loyalty. The Kansas City …

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2 months ago

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game

Associated Press

The Denver Broncos dominated the New Orleans Saints 33-10 in a thrilling matchup. Sean Payton made a triumphant return to New Orleans, leading the Broncos to victory with his team dominating statistically. The Broncos gained 389 yards to 271 while forcing the Saints to turn the ball over five times. The game was a testament to Payton's coaching prowess and …

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2 months ago

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues

Associated Press

Sean Payton's return to New Orleans is a moment of nostalgia for the city and a test for the Saints' defense. The Broncos will be looking to capitalize on the Saints' struggles and secure their first win in the Big Easy since 2010. The game will also be a reunion between Payton and his former coaching mentor, Dennis Allen. The …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Broncos rookie report: Can Bo Nix improve accuracy? More carries for Audric Estimé?

New York Times

When the Denver Broncos finally found offensive life in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, it was a cast of rookies who provided it. Broncos coach Sean Payton expressed consistent optimism about the rookie class throughout training camp and during the preseason, and Sunday’s fourth-quarter drive showed glimpses of its promise. Courtland Sutton made a …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

New York Times

All it takes is one. Most don’t like to fire head coaches during the season — including the New York Jets, who hadn’t done so since the 1970s. This is what I’m hearing this week: • How Saleh tried to fix the offense • How the Jets are still trying to reel in a pair of All-Pros • Ferris Bueller, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Allen had harassed and hurried Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks throughout Sunday’s game. “VJ does a good job of getting us one-on-ones, and as a player, that’s all you can ask for in this league,” Allen said of Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who ran the Arizona Cardinals’ defense when Allen played his first four NFL seasons …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Two Top Defenses Clash in Thrilling Matchup

Associated Press

The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers meet in a battle of top defenses and offenses. Both teams boast strong defenses, but the Broncos' offense has found its footing with a 34-point outburst against Las Vegas last week. The Chargers' defense has been equally impressive, allowing only 12.5 points per game. The matchup will be a test of which team …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nix Claps Back at Payton, Cementing His Leadership

Associated Press

Bo Nix stands up to Sean Payton and stakes his claim as the leader of the red-hot Broncos. The two have a heated interaction on the sideline after Nix calls a questionable play call. Nix's performance shines as he leads Denver to two fourth-quarter touchdowns, cementing his leadership and silencing Payton's complaints. The Broncos' offense, known for its efficiency, continues …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix, Sean Payton get into heated discussion after botched play vs. Raiders

New York Times

DENVER — The best performance of Bo Nix’s young NFL career included a fiery interaction with coach Sean Payton during the Broncos’ 34-18 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “He turned and looked at me and said, ‘I love you,’” Nix said with a grin after the Broncos snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Raiders with their …

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

NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game

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

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Bills, Eagles peaking, plus worst-case scenarios

Broncos coach Sean Payton has a history with Browns dynamic duo of Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy

Browns-Broncos Monday night game features red-hot wide receivers and ex-teammates Jeudy and Sutton

Auburn tries to keep bowl hopes alive with visit from Louisiana-Monroe with ailing QB Payton Thorne

Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down because of vision problems

Analysis: Special teams were full of chokes in the NFL’s wacky Week 10

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

Iowa Dominates Texas A&M-Commerce in Season Opener

Walter Payton and Matt Suhey, backfield mates turned brothers, and a bond that transcends time

Broncos at the trade deadline: What history could say about Sean Payton’s plans

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead

Sean Payton breaks silence on Josh Reynolds after Broncos star was shot in the head leaving Denver strip club

Packers' McManus Makes Lambeau Leap in Emotional Return to Packers' Stadium

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues

Broncos rookie report: Can Bo Nix improve accuracy? More carries for Audric Estimé?

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

Inside Vance Joseph’s method that creates Broncos’ blitzing-happy madness

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Two Top Defenses Clash in Thrilling Matchup

Nix Claps Back at Payton, Cementing His Leadership

Bo Nix, Sean Payton get into heated discussion after botched play vs. Raiders