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Pat Bryant injury update: Sean Payton reveals Broncos WR has movement in extremities amid hospitalization

With just seconds left in Sunday’s loss in Mile High, WR Pat Bryant took a hit that has him now hospitalized in Denver. Now, immediately after the game, Sean Payton has addressed the status of the rookie wide receiver for the Broncos.

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Pat Bryant injury update: Broncos WR carted off after brutal hit by Jaguars

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bryant, with 31 seconds remaining in the game, took a massive hit over the middle of the field from Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

AFC Notes: Bo Nix, Gardner Minshew, Broncos, Chiefs

Broncos QB Bo Nix said he has the utmost confidence in WR Courtland Sutton and trusted him in multiple big spots to deliver the win. “It wasn’t like we just hit it for the first time in the game today,” Nix said, via Albert Breer.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 21

Sean Payton Gets Real About Why Bo Nix is Such a Tough Sack

When a quarterback of any generation pulls alongside the legendary Hall-of-Famer Dan Marino in the record books, it's a good indication of bona fide chops.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 21

5 Defensive Matchups That Will Make or Break Broncos-Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars' offense is surging, and it comes at a time when the Denver Broncos' defense has shown more cracks in its coverage than earlier in the season.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 20

Broncos Again Elevate Emergency QB on Doorstep of Game

The Denver Broncos made a trio of roster moves ahead of Week 16, elevating quarterback Sam Ehlinger and safety Delarrin Turner-Yell from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced.

Ben Powers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20

Broncos Activate G Ben Powers

The Broncos’ offensive line will receive a boost in time for Week 16. Left guard Ben Powers has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 20

Broncos Activate Crucial Starter From IR

The Denver Broncos have officially activated offensive guard Ben Powers from injured reserve. This was an expected move after they waived Calvin Throckmorton earlier this week.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Why Broncos’ Talanoa Hufanga was fined $11,533 for Week 15 hit on Jordan Love

Head coach Sean Payton stirred up noise this week with a brief line about Jacksonville, calling the Jaguars “a real good team” while also referencing their “smaller market,” a phrasing that caught traction online ahead of a game with real AFC stakes.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20

Broncos Activating LG Ben Powers From IR, Elevating S Delarrin Turner-Yell

Per Mike Klis, the Broncos are activating veteran LG Ben Powers from injured reserve for Week 16. He’s been a stalwart on the offensive line and had started every game he’s been available for since signing with the team back in 2023.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 20

Broncos vs. Jaguars: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 16

The door is open for the Denver Broncos to clinch the AFC West and the top seed in the conference, but they will need help to do that this week. However, as long as the Broncos win, they control their destiny, opening the door to clinch on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 20

Bo Nix Stands on the Edge of a Historic NFL Achievement

The Denver Broncos are the NFL's hottest team, with 11 straight wins. The Jacksonville Jaguars are also hot, as winners of five straight, but the Broncos haven't lost at home since Week 6 of the 2024 season.

Skip Bayless News / FirstSportz / December 20

Skip Bayless Undermines Broncos’ 12-2 Record by Highlighting Their Easy Schedule

Even after all this time, Skip Bayless isn’t ready to give the Denver Broncos their due credit. The Broncos are part of the reason behind his Dallas Cowboys’ 6-7-1 record and stand a 1% chance of playoff qualification.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 20

5 Offensive Matchups That Will Define Broncos-Packers

The Denver Broncos have a tough matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars ' defense. The Jaguars have one of the best rushing defenses in the NFL and a

Sean Payton News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton Looking To Match Bill Belichick With a Win On Sunday

When Sean Payton arrived in Denver, the vibes were questionable. The franchise was reeling, the quarterback situation was a soap opera, and the salary cap looked like a crime scene.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 19

Broncos Re-Signing G Calvin Throckmorton To Practice Squad

Chris Tomasson reports that the Broncos are re-signing G Calvin Throckmorton to their practice squad after he officially cleared waivers Friday. Here’s the Broncos updated practice squad: LB Levelle Bailey TE Caleb Lohner G Joe Michalski DT Jordan Miller WR A.T.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Broncos dream playoff scenario with 3 weeks left in regular season

The Denver Broncos have morphed into one of the most dominant forces in professional football, and with three games remaining in the regular season, the Mile High City stands on the precipice of a historic postseason run.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 18

Early stages of Bo Nix's career unexpectedly mirroring Russell Wilson's

Strangely, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix's trajectory is already resembling that of the passer he replaced.

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Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Broncos nightmare playoff scenario with 3 weeks left in regular season

The Denver Broncos have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NFL season. Expectations were huge for the Broncos before the season and Denver has totally delivered.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / December 17

Why Broncos didn't fully celebrate clinching a playoff berth

The Broncos clinched a postseason berth and grabbed sole possession of the AFC's No. 1 overall seed via a 34-26 win over the Packers in Week 15. Some were surprised that the Broncos didn't fully embrace a "hat and T-shirt" celebration in the locker room following the victory over Green Bay.

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