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The Good, Bad & Ugly From Broncos' 34-20 Loss to Jaguars

The Denver Broncos’ 11-game win streak has been abruptly snapped by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville crushed the Broncos 34-20 on Sunday. It would be easy to point the finger at a single underperforming unit, but the Broncos failed to deliver across all three phases of the game, resulting in a multitude of miscues.

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Sean Payton declares Broncos can’t just ‘spit out’ disheartening loss to Jaguars

After the Denver Broncos’ brutal loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, 34-20, it marked the first loss for the No. 1 team in the AFC since Sept. 21 in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Jaxson Dart News / Yardbarker / December 22

NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags

Of the teams and players that struggled in NFL Week 16, which ones should be worried about their performances? Let's rank them on the panic meter.

Five worst Week 16 NFL performances: Baker Mayfield clunker forces Buccaneers to win out for playoff berth

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jaguars make big statement; Lions in trouble

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The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 22

How Broncos' Ugly Loss to Jaguars Affects Division, Conference Races

Even before the Denver Broncos took the field on Sunday vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, their ability to clinch the division and top seed in the AFC had already been taken away.

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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?

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / December 22

Was embarrassing home loss to Jaguars good timing for Broncos?

A small-market team punching the Denver Broncos in the mouth hurts, but it may be what they needed before the playoffs.

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jaguars make big statement; Lions in trouble

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Broncos’ Pat Bryant out of hospital after concussion diagnosis

The Denver Broncos took a loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16, but they also lost one of their players to injury late in the game. With 41 seconds left, Bo Nix threw a pass to Pat Bryant for 11 yards, but cornerback Montaric Brown’s momentum was headed back into the field of play, and he hit the receiver.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Broncos’ Bo Nix takes blame for Pat Bryant’s scary head injury that sent him to the hospital

A scary fourth-quarter moment overshadowed Denver’s loss to Jacksonville, with rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant leaving the field on a cart and later being taken to the hospital.

Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

Denver Broncos Breathe Sigh Of Relief After Pat Bryant Released From Hospital

There is a specific kind of silence that falls over an NFL stadium when a player stays down. It’s heavy, it’s sickening, and it’s the absolute worst part of this game we love.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

Hospitalized Broncos WR gets crucial health update

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant figured in a scary incident on the field on Sunday night against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

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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 / FirstSportz / December 22

Jaguars’ Liam Coen Takes Indirect Shots at Sean Payton After Beating the Broncos in Denver

Liam Coen and the Jacksonville Jaguars shocked the NFL world with a 34-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 16 Sunday despite being the underdogs.

Lewis Hamilton’s Presence Sparks Buzz Despite Denver Defeat

Lewis Hamilton continues to expand his presence far beyond the F1 paddock, this time stepping into the NFL spotlight as the seven-time world champion attended

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Denver Broncos News / 5 GOATs / December 22

Pat Bryant injury update: Broncos WR released from hospital, diagnosed with concussion

Following a scary hit in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos receiver Pat Bryant was hospitalized. He was taken immediately to the hospital after a scary scene unfolded at Mile High.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Nik Bonitto is putting Trevor Lawrence’s big day completely on himself

The Denver Broncos stumbled bad in the race to AFC home field advantage in the NFL Playoffs. They took a brutal 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with Travon Walker leading the defensive charge.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 21

Broncos Offer Update on Hospitalized WR Pat Bryant

The worst possible scene unfolded at the end of the Denver Broncos' 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, as rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field on a stretcher after taking a massive blind-side hit.

Dre Greenlaw News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 21

Broncos ILB Dre Greenlaw Suffers Worrisome Injury vs. Jags

Adding injury to the insult that was Sunday's 34-20 loss to Jacksonville, Denver Broncos inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw suffered a hamstring injury and was ruled out for the final moments of the game.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 21

Gut Reaction: Defensive Meltdown Puts Broncos on Notice

The Denver Broncos' defense remains a concern in December. While the Broncos did a great job against the Green Bay Packers, especially in the second half,

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 21

3 Brutal Takeaways From Broncos' 34-20 Loss to Jaguars

The Denver Broncos' wild 11-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday, as the Jacksonville Jaguars rolled in and handed Sean Payton's squad just its third loss of the entire season.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Liam Coen throws shade at Sean Payton after Jaguars’ upset of Broncos

Liam Coen could not help but throw a jab at Sean Payton after coming away victorious in their coaching chess match Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Broncos’ Pat Bryant carted off after scary hit vs. Jaguars

In a clash of AFC leading teams, the Denver Broncos fell 34-20 to the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. As the race for the AFC’s top seed heats up, the Broncos’ loss leaves their advantage for that No.1 spot at just one game, with the Jaguars now holding a tiebreaker.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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.