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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 7

One Advanced Metric Reveals Silver Lining to Broncos’ 2-2 Start

Four games into the 2026 NFL season, the Denver Broncos sit at 2-2 , with slow starts in each game and a pathetic total of just 13 first-half points. It's clear the Broncos have a lot of work to do to become a top contender.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 7

ESPN insiders address Sean Payton, Davis Webb chatter ahead of Broncos' game at winless Chargers

Throughout his career as an NFL head coach, Payton had never delegated offensive play-calling duties to a coordinator before the Broncos promoted Webb earlier this year.

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?

Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

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NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 7

Broncos Connected to Intriguing Cornerback Trade With NFC Team

Injuries at cornerback have put Riley Moss back in the trade conversation, and one national analyst has already pointed the Denver Broncos starter toward the Detroit Lions before the Nov.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 6

Jensen’s Judgment: Broncos Have a Bo Nix Problem They Must Fix Fast

I hate to say it, but the Denver Broncos have a quarterback problem. Before anyone knee-jerk reacts and loses their teeth, understand that I'm actually a firm believer in Bo Nix.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Patrick Surtain II shares joyful personal news after injury scare

Patrick Surtain II announced a major life update following his injury scare. The Denver Broncos cornerback revealed that he and his fiancée, Kevia Higdon, will be welcoming their first child together.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Broncos Worked Out Six Players

The Denver Broncos hosted six players for tryouts on Tuesday, including WR Jamari Thrash, per the NFL Transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Paul Manning WR Nick Nash DB Ayo Oyelola WR Brenden Rice WR Cam Ross WR Jamari Thrash Thrash, 25, started his college career at Georgia State before transferring to Louisville.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 6

Broncos Bring Back WR After Injury to Pat Bryant

With Pat Bryant expected to miss time, the Denver Broncos on Tuesday bought themselves some insurance at wide receiver, bringing back Cameron Ross to its practice squad.

Jamari Thrash News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 6

Broncos’ Jamari Thrash Workout Comes at Telling Time

The Denver Broncos are dealing with a new problem at wide receiver. Pat Bryant suffered an ankle sprain in the Broncos' 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and while the second-year wideout avoided major injury, he's expected to miss a few weeks .

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 6

Broncos OC gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

This is the first time during his career as a head coach that Sean Payton is delegating offensive play-calling duties to a coordinator.

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?

Three winners, three losers from a wild NFL Week 4

Jim Harbaugh shares Mike McDaniel job security update after Chargers' loss to Seahawks

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

Deuce Vaughn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Texans Signing RB Deuce Vaughn

Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are signing former Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn to the practice squad. Vaughn, 24, is a former sixth-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2023 out of Kansas State. He signed a four-year, $3,973,336 rookie contract with the Cowboys, which included $133,336 guaranteed.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Broncos' NFL Power Rankings Roundup Has Denver Dropping Everywhere After Loss to 49ers

The Denver Broncos’ offense has scored 13 first-half points in four games. It managed three before halftime Sunday in a 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and the numbers behind the loss weren’t pretty.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Broncos' New Playoff Odds Come With a Warning About the Spot Denver Is Barely Holding

A week ago, the Denver Broncos looked like a solid bet to reach the playoffs. One trip to San Francisco later, the cushion is mostly gone. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Denver a 56 percent chance to make the postseason, seventh in the AFC, after Sunday’s 24-14 loss to the 49ers.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Broncos vs. Chargers bold predictions for AFC West clash in Week 5

Sean Payton’s Broncos have built their identity on a physical defense and a quarterback who protects the football. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers want to run the ball, shorten the game and lean on Justin Herbert’s arm when it counts.

Sean Payton News / DenverBroncosCommunity / October 6

Broncos’ Davis Webb Receives Sean Payton Amid Slow Start to Play-Calling Career

Davis Webb’s first season calling plays for the Denver Broncos has not gone as smoothly as expected. After Sean Payton handed him the responsibility, Webb entered the season with plenty of optimism surrounding his promotion.

Bo Nix News / TWSN / October 6

Bo Nix’s Alarming Passing Trend Should Concern the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos now sit with a 2-2 record after their 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4. One of the most alarming aspects of the team that has contributed to this start is their offense.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Three Positives and Four Negatives From the Broncos' 2-2 Start, With PFF Season Grades

PFF’s season grades go a long way toward explaining the Denver Broncos through four games. The pass rush and two offensive linemen are grading among the best players on the roster, and Bo Nix has the lowest grade on the offense after Sunday’s 24-14 loss at San Francisco.

Sean Payton News / EssentiallySports / October 6

'Take Over Play Calling at That Point': Broncos Legend Shares Blunt Take On Sean Payton Reducing Davis Webb’s Duties Amid Ongoing Struggles

Denver Broncos’ head coach Sean Payton gave his play-calling duties to their offensive coordinator Davis Webb earlier in February. As a first-time play caller, Webb led the Broncos to two wins and two losses in the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

What Broncos’ Sean Payton said to Kyle Shanahan about Dre Greenlaw amid heated drama

Sean Payton had plenty of history with Dre Greenlaw heading into the Denver Broncos’ Week 4 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. That history became impossible to ignore after Greenlaw confronted Payton during and after San Francisco’s 24-14 win.

Patrick Surtain News / Pro Football Rumors / October 5

Broncos’ Patrick Surtain, Pat Bryant Avoid Serious Injuries

The Broncos’ Week 4 loss to the 49ers brought injury scares. Both Patrick Surtain and Pat Bryant went down, and fears of season-ending injuries emerged.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / October 5

Report: No serious ankle injury for Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II

Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II will only miss a short amount of time after an MRI revealed Monday that he does not have a serious right ankle injury, ESPN reported.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 5