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After an impressive season where they finished as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the Denver Broncos were not able to get past the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship to advance to the Super Bowl. The Broncos had a few things working against them in this game, with some they just couldn’t […]

The Denver Broncos almost pulled off an incredible feat in the AFC Championship on Sunday. Denver lost 10-7 against New England in a close game that came down to the very end. The Broncos made a few costly errors against the Patriots, but one of them came with an extra dose of irony. ESPN’s Seth […]

The Denver Broncos witnessed their championship aspirations disappear in a 10-7 AFC Championship loss to the New England Patriots, marking a quiet end to a dominant 14-3 season. In a locker room filled with the heavy silence of a season’s end, edge rusher Jonathon Cooper delivered a sobering observation: “They just found a way to […]

Sean Payton pointed out one factor that cost the Denver Broncos their Super Bowl 60 hopes in the team’s 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon. Payton completed the 19th season of his head coaching career in the NFL, his third with the Broncos. He brought the […]

The Denver Broncos suffered a brutal 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Although the blizzard that ensued in the field late in the second half certainly played a factor, Sean Payton claims opportunities missed in the first half are what led to the loss. While talking with media members […]

Though the AFC Championship game saw the Denver Broncos start with an epic score by Jarrett Stidham, the team would fall short in losing 10-7 to the New England Patriots. As Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix had ankle surgery and didn’t play, the game itself came down to key moments that are hard to reflect […]

The Denver Broncos gained big help for backup turned starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham on Saturday. Center Luke Wattenberg was on his way to becoming healthy for the AFC title game. He’s now officially activated before facing the New England Patriots. The franchise confirmed the move Saturday evening. Stidham won’t be trusting a reserve center after […]

Peyton Manning, the Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl victory, shared his thoughts on backup QB Jarrett Stidham during an appearance with 104.3 The Fan this week. Stidham will get the starting nod for the Broncos in Sunday’s AFC Championship against the New England Patriots. Stidham was thrust […]

Championship Sunday is nearly upon us. It is one of the biggest days of the year for football fans, as the country will find out who will play in Super Bowl 60. Both title games are sure to provide tons of excitement, with the NFC featuring a divisional clash. While in the AFC, the Denver […]

With New England Patriots star Harold Landry out for the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos, the team needed to look for a new game captain. As the Patriots look to overcome the injury report to beat the Broncos and reach the Super Bowl again, head coach Mike Vrabel needs a voice to lead […]

Usually, the drama of the AFC Championship is reserved for the gridiron, but Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and New England Patriots wideout Kayshon Boutte decided to get the party started early. The war of words kicked off Wednesday when Payton was asked if he had a message for the Broncos’ faithful at Empower […]

The Denver Broncos have the New England Patriots standing in the way for their ninth AFC crown Sunday. Meanwhile, Nik Bonitto is up for one other prestigious award — though one involving Myles Garrett in the same race. And it’s a nod Bonitto believes the Cleveland Browns star will win despite being “honored” for the […]

The Denver Broncos are preparing to host the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. The team is mostly healthy, and could get even healthier if running back J.K. Dobbins returns. Dobbins has missed the last eight games for the Broncos, including last week’s overtime win against the Buffalo Bills. He suffered […]

The Denver Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship Game with a wild 33-30 OT victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. But Denver’s first playoff win in a decade came at a terrible cost. Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle on the Broncos’ final possession. The second-year quarterback will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday. With […]

The Denver Broncos just pulled off one of the gutsiest playoff wins in franchise history, but the celebration in the locker room was short-lived. Following a thrilling 33–30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills, head coach Sean Payton delivered a soul-crushing update: rookie sensation Bo Nix is out for the season. The injury occurred on […]

The Denver Broncos sent the Buffalo Bills home with a 33-30 overtime defeat. Denver advances to its ninth-ever AFC Championship game. But Bo Nix won’t be a part of it. Head coach Sean Payton revealed this stunner: BREAKING: Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle bone on the second-to-last play and will miss the rest of […]

The Denver Broncos dealt with a resilient Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills by taking a late lead. Denver watched a 13-point lead evaporate fast in the Rocky Mountains. But Wil Lutz booted Buffalo out of the NFL Playoffs. Lutz needed only 24 yards to send the Broncos to their first AFC title game since […]

The Denver Broncos got stung with one NFL injury after another against the Buffalo Bills. Yet made Josh Allen pay through one late second quarter mistake. Allen took off running amid Denver’s pressure. He crossed the first down marker escaping the rush. However, he mysteriously lost the football in what appeared to look like a […]

The Denver Broncos encountered a physical Buffalo Bills team Saturday. One that handed rising rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant an NFL injury. Bryant exited the game during the first quarter. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport provided an update of his playing status: Bryant is out for the duration of the game. The wideout from Illinois […]

The Denver Broncos are finalizing their playoff strategy as they prepare for a crucial postseason game vs. the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon. With playoff preparations heating up ahead of the AFC Divisional Round, the Broncos coaching staff has added a consistent voice to Sean Payton’s game-planning process. After earning the No. 1 seed thanks […]

While Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton is leaving himself reminders, the coach of the other top seed, Mike Macdonald, is trying to keep his team grounded. But how would every 2026 NFL playoff game look if coaching set the final margin? You may think that happens anyway. But you can’t ignore the Jimmies and Joes […]

The Denver Broncos have had a brilliant season as they earned the AFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the AFC  playoff structure with a 14-3 record this season. Head coach Sean Payton has built a team that combines excellent defensive play with clutch play on offense. Broncos head coach Sean Payton: "Look, […]

The Denver Broncos rolled without Dre Greenlaw after the December win over the Green Bay Packers. Greenlaw continues to deal with his hamstring injury. But the Buffalo Bills look like they’ll soon deal with him on the field. Greenlaw shifted from limited to full practice participant per the Thursday NFL Injury report. But his prognosis […]

The Denver Broncos saw their AFC Divisional Round preparation take a lighter turn this week as head coach Sean Payton delivered a playful jab during his latest press conference. While the exchange drew laughs, it also provided clarity on a key defensive question as the No. 1 seed readies itself for a huge postseason matchup. […]

The Denver Broncos’ preparation for the Divisional Round extends beyond the practice field, as head coach Sean Payton issued specific instructions to fans ahead of Saturday’s playoff matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills. Payton believes crowd involvement can play a decisive role, particularly in disrupting Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The Broncos will host Buffalo this weekend’s […]

Fourteen NFL teams have advanced to the playoffs. While postseason teams are the cream of the crop, none of them are perfect. That is especially true this season because there are a number of new and unheralded teams without much postseason experience in the field. The Denver Broncos are one such team. Last year was […]

There seems to be no stopping the Denver Broncos, as they earned the top seed in the AFC playoff race courtesy of a 19-3 demolition of the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18. Even on a night where the Broncos’ offense wasn’t working, Sean Payton’s men still found a way to get the job done […]

No one is harder on Sean Payton than Sean Payton. The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 19-3, at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, but Payton was not in a celebratory mood. The Broncos, who improved to 14-3, secured the top seed in the AFC for the first time since 2015. They […]

The Denver Broncos are heading to the playoffs, and it’s no surprise after the season they’ve had. The next goal is to make it to the Super Bowl and win, but there are a few things they have to do in order to make that happen. Head coach Sean Payton has won a Super Bowl […]

Every team in the NFL sets goals to begin its season. One of the most common is winning its division. That is something that the Denver Broncos accomplished in 2025, capturing the AFC West crown for the first time since 2015. That snapped an improbable nine-year stretch when the Kansas City Chiefs won the division. […]

The Denver Broncos (13-3) secured a gritty 20-13 win over division rival Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) on Christmas Night, strengthening their hold on the AFC West and moving closer to the top seed in the AFC. Denver finally broke the Arrowhead curse on Thursday, winning there for the first time since 2015 and racking up […]

The Denver Broncos found themselves in a precarious position against the Kansas City Chiefs. Against the former Super Bowl winners, Denver was tied at 13 with Kansas City after the two-minute warning. Denver had the ball at the Chiefs’ nine-yard line and was facing a fourth-and-two. And then, the Broncos got bailed out by a […]

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 on Christmas Day in a hard-fought game at Arrowhead Stadium, improving their record to 13-3 and keeping control of their destiny for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The win was Denver’s first victory in Kansas City since 2015, and just their fourth December win […]

The Denver Broncos’ dream season continued with a win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Night. Kansas City had already been eliminated from playoff contention and the team was playing without Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL in Week 15. Still, the Chiefs pushed Denver to the brink on Thursday night. The Broncos improved […]

The Denver Broncos need a new trench leader to turn to ahead of the NFL Playoffs. Their starting center Luke Wattenberg landed on injured reserve ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Christmas showdown. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo provided the NFL injury update on Wattenberg before the AFC West showdown. “The Broncos placed starting C […]

There’s no doubt that fantasy football managers have to consider injury situations when trying to decide on a defense. And the opponent’s quarterback position is the key focus. With those things in mind, here are our week 17 rankings for the 2025 NFL season. Once again, we have a clear-cut No. 1 team. And like […]

The Denver Broncos took on the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Week 16 matchup between two AFC powerhouses. The two had combined for 16 straight wins coming into their matchup, 11 of which were on Denver’s end. The game played in Denver was viewed as a potential preview of the AFC Championship Game, and the Jaguars […]

As the Denver Broncos had a disheartening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the football world has been targeting head coach Sean Payton for comments made earlier in the week. When the Broncos coach was describing the Jaguars, he would remark about them being a “small market” team that rubbed some the wrong way as he […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars achieved one of their most impressive wins of the season on Sunday. Jacksonville took care of Denver 34-20 in Week 16, delivering a signature win just weeks before the playoffs. It seems that some bulletin board material really motivated Jaguars head coach Liam Coen to dominate the Broncos. Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun […]