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Sean Payton made one of the boldest calls of his coaching career during the Denver Broncos’ 21-17 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles on October 5. With 7:36 left in the game, Payton opted for two after a touchdown instead of kicking the extra point to tie. The victory marked Denver’s first road win in […]

The NFL doesn’t wait for anyone. Two weeks ago, the Denver Broncos looked like a team unraveling. They had two crushing losses, an offense stuck in neutral, and growing skepticism about Sean Payton’s rebuild. On Sunday, though, they flipped the script in emphatic fashion. Comeback for the ages The Broncos just had one of the […]

The Denver Broncos looked like they were dead in the water entering the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. But quarterback Bo Nix refused to accept their fate and led the Broncos on a furious rally to beat the defending champions, 21-17, at Lincoln Financial Field. Denver outscored Philadelphia, 18-0, in the final […]

The Bo Nix show arrived in Philly on Saturday night and gave Denver Broncos fans something to cheer about. Nix led the statement win for Denver that few saw coming against the defending champs.  Trailing 17-3 entering the fourth, the Denver Broncos looked like a team still finding its footing. Quarterback Bo Nix took over. […]

After an excellent rookie season, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is still finding his footing during his second season. In Week 4, Nix had his best game of the season, leading his team to a 28-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Ahead of the Broncos’ Week 5 tilt with the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Sean […]

The Denver Broncos enter Week 5 riding momentum after a decisive 28-3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. With a road trip to face the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles ahead, head coach Sean Payton addressed one of the NFL’s most polarizing plays, offering a blunt explanation for his support of […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is building his coaching legacy while also turning the franchise back into a playoff contender. Payton secured his 172nd regular-season victory as an NFL head coach. That gives him the same number of wins as Bill Parcells and moves him into 16th all-time. Denver’s recent victory includes another notch on […]

The Denver Broncos climbed back to .500 with a dominant 28-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, but what impressed head coach Sean Payton most in the Week 4 victory was the growth shown by second-year quarterback Bo Nix. In his postgame remarks, Payton pointed to what stood out most from the […]

Sean Payton provided some critical insight into how the Denver Broncos have performed throughout the 2025 NFL season. Denver has been off to a shaky stary, showcasing a 1-2 record after three games. They beat the Tennessee Titans 20-12 in the season opener before sustaining a 29-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and a 23-20 […]

It happens every year where fantasy football managers are worried about potential busts. But don’t let that distract you from picking the right defense, and the Denver Broncos outpace the crowd this week. Here are the ClutchPoints fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 4 of the 2025 season. The Broncos have a dream matchup […]

The quarterback of the Denver Broncos, Bo Nix, has the backing of his teammates, despite a recent spat with his coach. And one of the toughest aspects of the NFL is the tendency for overreactions, including the suggestion that the Broncos’ loss to the Chargers proves Nix isn’t the guy in Denver. However, another thing […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Denver Broncos suffered their second straight loss with a narrow defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Broncos were in control of this game for most of the way but found themselves unable to get stops late, compounded by some brutal misfires from […]

The Denver Broncos lost a heartbreaker to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Indy hit a field goal as time expired, sealing a 29-28 victory over Denver. But the big storyline coming out of the Broncos’ crushing defeat is the leverage penalty that essentially cost Denver the game. Down 28-26 with 3:15 remaining in the […]

The drama police were on alert during the Denver Broncos’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The cameras caught quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton seemingly shouting at each other during the game. There was a lot of speculation after the clip went viral, with fans wondering if the relationship between the coach and […]

It seems Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton isn’t fazed by the fuss over Tom Brady’s dual roles as a Los Angeles Raiders minority owner and Fox broadcaster. The 48-year-old recently grabbed headlines when he was spotted in the Raiders’ coaching booth during their Week 2, 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday […]

A who’s who of NFL royalty is heading to Saudi Arabia next March to compete in a Flag Football tournament. One of those is Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. He will join alongside Las Vegas’ Pete Carroll and San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan. On Wednesday, Payton explained his intentions to help expand the scope of […]

The Denver Broncos lost to the Colts in part because of a leverage penalty. And the result didn’t sit well with Sean Payton. But here are the Broncos most to blame for the crazy Week 2 loss to the Colts. Spencer Shrader made a 45-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Colts […]

After the last-second loss by the Denver Broncos against the Indianapolis Colts, 29-28, there is no doubt that the defeat stings for everybody on the team, including head coach Sean Payton. While Broncos quarterback Bo Nix took accountability for the loss against the Colts, Payton would give his thoughts on the collective team loss. There […]

The Denver Broncos suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Colts, and much of the postgame discussion centered on a critical penalty that swung the outcome. In particular, Broncos coach Sean Payton shouldered responsibility for the leverage penalty. The call gave Indianapolis a second chance at a game-winning field goal. His admission came after the Broncos-Colts […]

The Denver Broncos had the Indianapolis Colts beat in a close, hard-fought game. However, with a penalty on the potential game-winning field goal miss, Denver gave Indy another shot, and the Broncos lost the game 29-28. After the loss, Sean Payton shared that watching the game back next week will not be fun for his […]

Week 2 will feature a battle when the Denver Broncos (1-0) go on the road to face their second AFC South opponent to begin the season, the Indianapolis Colts (1-0). The Broncos struggled against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, while the Colts manhandled the Miami Dolphins. But that was last week, when teams had […]

The Denver Broncos opened their new season with a win after beating the Tennessee Titans, 20-12, at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, spoiling the debut of top overall pick Cam Ward. Broncos coach Sean Payton, however, wasn’t too satisfied. There’s a lot of excitement in Denver these days following the announcement that a […]

The Denver Broncos entered the 2025-26 season under pressure to meet lofty expectations. Experts around the NFL world predict that Denver will have an excellent season. A lot of that success is because of the head coach, Sean Payton. After a win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, Payton decided to shout out Patrick […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made it very clear he won’t tolerate a weekly dissection of quarterback Bo Nix’s development. Following the team’s season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans, Payton was asked about Nix’s growth. Payton cut the reporter off and explained why a ‘growth meter’ shouldn’t be used when evaluating Nix, especially this […]

The Denver Broncos beat the Tennessee Titans 20-12 to move to 1-0 on the young NFL season. While they got the desired result, the Denver offense left a lot to be desired. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had two interceptions and a fumble, which Sean Payton said was not all the quarterback’s fault. “Sean Payton on […]

As the Denver Broncos prepare for their NFL Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Bo Nix made his competitive mindset clear during a media session Wednesday. The second-year Broncos quarterback is entering 2025 not just with expectations, but with purpose. DNVR Sports’s Zac Stevens took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account and […]

Peyton Manning has high expectations for quarterback Bo Nix, who is entering his second season in the NFL. The Hall of Fame quarterback believes the young signal caller possesses all the necessary tools to avoid the dreaded ‘sophomore slump’ that second-year players often endure. “I just don’t see that as being a big factor for […]

Sometimes it’s hard to pick the right quarterback for your fantasy football team. But usually, you can get one of the expected top defenses and feel OK about it. Still, how will those defenses get out of the gate? It’s time for ClutchPoints to reveal their defense/special teams rankings for Week 1 of the 2025 […]

The Denver Broncos received encouraging injury news this week, as wide receiver and All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. is expected to return to practice ahead of Denver’s 2025 season opener. The former Oklahoma standout exited practice on Wednesday with a groin issue, briefly raising concerns about his status for Week 1. DNVR’s Zac Stevens took […]

The Denver Broncos finalized their 2025 roster cuts to set their initial 53-man roster, but they are far from done making moves. Head coach Sean Payton believes that the team’s roster will be highly volatile in 2025. While most teams endure a grueling decision-making process to set their rosters, the Broncos might have had the […]

The Denver Broncos made a notable roster move ahead of the league’s 53-man cutdown deadline, waiving second-year running back Blake Watson with an injury settlement following a preseason knee injury. He suffered a PCL strain during the team’s 28–19 win over the New Orleans Saints in their preseason finale, which capped off an undefeated exhibition […]

The Denver Broncos will close out their 2025 preseason on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints, and head coach Sean Payton confirmed that his starters, including rookie quarterback Bo Nix, will see limited action. The plan is for starters to take 8–10 snaps in New Orleans. “That’s not just etched in stone — and then […]

The Denver Broncos are on the right path under Sean Payton, but in 2025 they are looking to build off of their wild card berth last season. Part of that calculus is putting the right supporting cast around Bo Nix as he goes into his second season as the starting quarterback in Denver. On Wednesday, […]

The Denver Broncos’ defense was a big reason for their surprising run to the playoffs last season. Under Sean Payton, their already-solid defense from 2023 was elevated to new heights last year. One of the stars of that defense was edge rusher Nik Bonitto. The third-year defender had a career year last season. Bonitto stood […]

The Denver Broncos strengthened their defense with several high-profile free agency signings this offseason. Yet none were more potentially impactful than the addition of Dre Greenlaw. The veteran linebacker is expected to help transform a strong Broncos’ defense into an elite group in 2025. The only issue standing in the way is health. Greenlaw suffered […]

The Denver Broncos finished last season at 10-7, squeaking into the AFC playoffs. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton formed a great partnership in their first year together. Throughout the 2025 NFL preseason, Denver is one team experts anticipate will be a lot better this season. However, an injury to fullback Michael […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams entered the 2024 NFL Draft as the consensus top prospect, but not every coach was convinced he would succeed at the professional level. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, widely regarded as one of the league’s top offensive minds, had significant reservations about Williams during the pre-draft process. According to […]

Sean Payton has never been shy about his belief in the Denver Broncos. But when NFL reporter Kay Adams pressed him to compare this year’s team to his 2009 New Orleans Saints, who went on to win the Super Bowl, the veteran coach hesitated at first. “Eleven was special,” Payton said, referring to the 2011 […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is entering his second season with lofty expectations from head coach Sean Payton. During a recent interview with Yahoo, Payton said he believes Nix can become one of the top five quarterbacks in the NFL within the next two years and described him as a future superstar. When Nix joined […]