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Broncos win OT thriller over Bills, advance to AFC title game

Wil Lutz hit a 23-yard field goal, his fourth of the game, to give the host Denver Broncos a 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday to advance to the AFC Championship Game.

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Broncos hold off Bills with impressive defensive effort

The Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills went head-to-head in Saturday’s AFC Divisional round, with the Broncos emerging victorious 33-30 thanks to a strong defensive performance.

Denver Broncos News / 5 GOATs / January 17

Tre’Davious White slams helmet down in front of referee, called for costly penalty vs. Broncos

As the Denver Broncos lined up for a potential game-winning field goal in overtime, Tre’Davious White made it even shorter. The Buffalo Bills defender was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after slamming his helmet down in front of a referee.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 17

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Josh Allen's prime slipping away

Bills-Broncos takeaways: Another season of Josh Allen's prime slips away in OT loss

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are going to have to wait at least one more year to try to win a Super Bowl. Their season came to a brutal end on Saturday night in a 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos, and there are countless plays Allen and the Bills are going to be replaying in their minds this offseason.

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Crazy Josh Allen playoff streak ends vs. Broncos

For the first time since the Buffalo Bills' AFC Divisional Round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on January 22, 2023, Josh Allen has thrown an interception in an NFL playoff game.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17

Bo Nix makes an unexpected move for a Broncos touchdown vs. Bills

Offensive linemen don’t always score touchdowns, but when they do, they make the headlines. Just take, for example, what Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and offensive lineman Frank Crum did in the second quarter of Saturday night’s AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Watch Alex Singleton clobber James Cook to force fumble

The Denver Broncos squared off against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round on Saturday. Denver earned a first-round bye after securing the AFC’s No.

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Broncos’ Troy Franklin leaves Bills game with hamstring injury

Although Bo Nix probably deserves more credit than he receives, a stingy defense is what fuels the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl chances. The offense does not boast a ton of flashy weapons or big names, and it just got thinner following the latest news.

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Ascending Broncos rookie WR ruled out of Bills game with concussion

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.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II suffers injury scare in Divisional Round Bills clash

Denver Broncos superstar cornerback Patrick Surtain II suffered an injury scare early in the Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. It looked incredibly bad at the moment that it happened, but it does not appear to be serious.

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Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

Denver Broncos Oddly Hire NFL Coach Who Just Got Fired Ahead Of Divisional Round vs. Bills

Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton wasn’t out of work for long. Following a disappointing 9-8 finish that saw them miss the playoffs, the Lions fired John Morton after one year as their offensive coordinator.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 17

Broncos Bring Back Former Lions OC as Playoff Consultant

John Morton has returned to the Denver Broncos after spending the 2025 season as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. Morton was spotted at Broncos practice this week, as the team prepared to take on the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, and we now know why.

Sean Payton News / The Spun / January 17

Sean Payton Adds Recently-Fired Coach To Staff For Bills vs. Broncos

The Denver Broncos added a bit more experience to their coaching staff ahead of their divisional round showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Denver earned the top seed in the AFC in large part because of Sean Payton and Vance Joseph's defense.

NFL News / The SportsRush / January 17

Bills vs. Broncos: Denver’s Sack Record in Spotlight as Josh Allen Averages 3.7 TDs per Playoff Start

With their bottom-five run defense and a complete lack of a true No. 1 option in the passing game, the Buffalo Bills really had no business winning a playoff game this season.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Broncos add former Lions OC as postseason consultant

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.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Former Lions OC John Morton Joining Broncos As Postseason Consultant

Per Adam Schefter, former Lions OC John Morton will be joining the Broncos as an offseason consultant after being fired by Detroit. He lasted just one season in Detroit, who will be in the market for a new OC.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 17

Broncos vs. Bills: Five Bold Predictions for Week 18

The Denver Broncos have a chance to exact sweet revenge with the Buffalo Bills coming to Empower Field at Mile High for the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

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Stephen A. Smith predicts ‘best in the business’ Josh Allen won’t overcome Denver Broncos

Stephen A. Smith says Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen won’t get past the Denver Broncos — despite calling him one of the best in the business. Speaking on ESPN’s ‘First Take’, Stephen A.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 16

Valuable Broncos Coach Jim Leonhard Completes Interview With Jets

Denver Broncos secondary coach Jim Leonhard has garnered some interest in this year's NFL hiring cycle. Last week, he interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys for their defensive coordinator opening.

Tom Brady News / The SportsRush / January 16

'I Ran Over to Coach Belichick': Tom Brady Recalls 6-TD Game Against Broncos In Divisional Round

The Denver Broncos are back in the divisional round of the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Tom Brady won’t be on the call for the game, but the seven-time Super Bowl champion recently reflected on one of his last postseason memories involving Denver during a segment on Fox Sports.

NFL News / LWOSports.com / January 16

3 Keys to Broncos Victory Over the Bills

For the Denver Broncos to defeat the high-powered Buffalo Bills, three critical elements must converge. This will require not just a flawless game plan from head coach Sean Payton, but exceptional execution in key positional battles and a complete team effort to neutralize one of the AFC’s perennial powerhouses.

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