Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Broncos beat resting Chargers to earn 14th win, AFC's top seed

Ja'Quan McMillian returned an interception 45 yards for the only touchdown of the day, Wil Lutz kicked four field goals and the host Denver Broncos secured the No.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Broncos’ Garett Bolles suffers ankle injury during Chargers game

The Denver Broncos saw star offensive tackle Garett Bolles walk off the field in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with an apparent lower-body injury.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 4

Broncos vs. Chargers: 5 Bold Predictions for Week 18

If the Denver Broncos beat the Justin Herbert-less Los Angeles Chargers, they will be the top seed in the AFC. The Broncos have high expectations of themselves this season and have taken multiple steps to achieve their goals. The first step was clinching a playoff spot, then the division.

Garett Bolles News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 3

One Ridiculous Stat Shows Just How Dominant Garett Bolles Has Been

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles has delivered Pro Bowl-caliber play a few times in his career, but he kept getting passed over. A lot of that had to do with the Broncos' lack of team success, but if Bolles was ever going to garner a Pro Bowl nod, he'd have to make his case bulletproof.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 3

Broncos Have Chance to Fix 3 Lingering Defensive Problems vs. Chargers

After the beating he took from the Houston Texans, the Los Angeles Chargers will rest Justin Herbert in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. He's

NFL News / Yardbarker

The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 3

Broncos Elevate LB on Doorstep of Finale vs. Chargers

With Dre Greenlaw sidelined once again with a hamstring injury, the Denver Broncos have elevated linebacker Levelle Bailey from the practice squad for Sunday's tilt with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 3

Bo Nix is Closing in on Rare Territory for Broncos QBs

The Denver Broncos have one last regular-season box to check before embarking on a playoff run. The Los Angeles Chargers are coming to town, though they plan on resting quarterback Justin Herbert and other players; we're not yet sure which.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 3

Ranking Broncos' Top 3 Moments of 2025

The Denver Broncos' 2025 season was the most memorable in a decade, highlighted by several iconic moments. The year ended with the Broncos at 13-3, with one regular-season game left and a chance to win the No.

Justin Herbert News / Stadium Rant / January 3

Denver Broncos Aim To Clinch the AFC’s #1 Seed Against The Herbert-less LA Chargers

The NFL has had one of its most intense seasons in recent memory, with seeding in both conferences coming down to the wire. The Los Angeles Chargers have already clinched a playoff spot (they are locked into the five seed) and have decided to rest superstar quarterback Justin Herbert for the team’s final game against the Denver Broncos.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 3

Broncos-Chargers Matchup is a Chance to Fix 3 Offensive Flaws

The Denver Broncos have to beat the Los Angeles Chargers to secure the top seed and make the AFC road to the Super Bowl go through the Mile High City. Chargers head coach Jim Kelly plans to rest some players, though we're still not sure which , besides quarterback Justin Herbert.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Tom Brady Puts Pressure on Broncos QB Bo Nix Ahead of NFL Playoffs

The Denver Broncos are in the playoffs with one of the NFL’s best records at 13-3 and one game left in the regular-season schedule. For quarterback Bo Nix, however, the real test might be just beginning.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

R.J. Harvey News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Broncos RB RJ Harvey Is Filling A Big Role In His Rookie Season

Despite suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 10 after a win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 6, J.K. Dobbins leads the Denver Broncos in rushing yards this season.

Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

The Denver Broncos Have a Ton To Play For In Week 18

It’s been a decade. Ten long, strange, often frustrating years since the ghost of Peyton Manning’s arm strength guided Denver to the promised land in Super Bowl 50.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

Sean Payton News / Yardbarker / January 1

Sean Payton wants this from Broncos fans for upcoming playoff games

The 13-3 Broncos will claim home-field advantage for the AFC portion of the playoffs if they earn a home victory over the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) this coming Sunday.

Ranking the five biggest games on NFL Week 18 schedule

Have Broncos proved worthy of being a No. 1 seed?

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

Denver Broncos News / The Lead / January 1

The Broncos Have to Make Three Changes Before Playoffs Start

The kings of the AFC West are shining in glory at Mile High. Despite their crowning achievement, this Broncos team still has a lot to improve on. If they fail to fix their mishaps, it may very well poison their cake of victory. Sean Payton knows how to put on a masterclass in offensive schemes.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 1

Broncos QB Bo Nix on the verge of tying Russell Wilson record in Week 18

The Denver Broncos replaced quarterback Russell Wilson with Bo Nix in 2024, which has worked out. Now, the latter has a chance to tie a record held by the former.

Ranking the five biggest games on NFL Week 18 schedule

Have Broncos proved worthy of being a No. 1 seed?

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Denver Broncos Get Key Piece Back On Offense As They Enter Season Finale

As the 2025 season comes to an end, the Denver Broncos will enter the season finale on Sunday with a chance to secure the top seed in the AFC. After losing one of their top wide receivers late in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Broncos got good news today, as Pat Bryant officially returned to practice in a limited capacity.

Sincere McCormick News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Vikings Signing RB Sincere McCormick To PS

According to Aaron Wilson, the Vikings are signing RB Sincere McCormick to the practice squad. Wilson notes McCormick has had an interesting few days,

Denver Broncos News / HITC / December 31

Tom Brady backs Denver Broncos to win Super Bowl if Bo Nix can do one thing

Tom Brady says the Denver Broncos have the tools to make a deep playoff run if Bo Nix can make a big change. The Denver Broncos have hit form at just the right time, clinching the AFC West after sweeping the Kansas City Chiefs.

Denver Broncos News / The Lead / December 30

Fundamentals Are Huge Concern For Broncos’ Playoff Run

For the first time in a decade, the Denver Broncos have summited the AFC West. They are now a single win away from being the No. 1 seed in the AFC. While Mile High has plenty of reason to celebrate, there’s still one underlying issue.