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Denver Broncos' linebacker is taking way too much criticism for team's Week 2 loss

Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman was called for a game-changing penalty in Week 2.

Denver Broncos News / Sporting News / September 16

NFL Power Rankings: How far do Denver Broncos fall back after Week 2 loss to Colts?

Where do the Denver Broncos sit in the power rankings heading into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season?

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos HC Sean Payton Defends Bo Nix After INT vs. Colts

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was quick to defend quarterback Bo Nix for the fourth-quarter interception that Nix tossed in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards and three touchdowns in one game and still lose can you name in five minutes?

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Evan Engram News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos TE Evan Engram Quietly Makes NFL History in Colts Loss

Despite making key offseason additions to the Denver Broncos offense, head coach Sean Payton's quest to realize his "Joker" vision continues through Week 2 of the regular season. Tight end Evan Engram was supposed to provide the mismatch weapon component to Payton's offense, but the wait goes on.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

NFL.com Roasts Broncos Defense After Ugly Colts Loss

The best word to describe the Denver Broncos’ 29-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts is heartbreaking. This defeat has everyone questioning whether the Broncos are what they were built up to be in the offseason.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos’ Biggest Test is How They Respond to Gut-Punch Loss

There are numerous variables that influence which teams win and which lose, week in and week out. The Denver Broncos faced some of those variables in their

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos HC Explains Why Dobbins Got Way More Carries Than Harvey vs. Colts

One of the reasons the Denver Broncos were able to get off to a great first-half start vs. the Indianapolis Colts was the commitment to and success of the run game.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 15

Broncos Blame Game Starts With 4 Massive Blunders Before Leverage Foul

The Denver Broncos' Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts was a tough one to swallow. This was particularly true after Colts kicker Spencer Shrader missed a 60-yard attempt as time expired, only for the Broncos to commit a leveraging penalty that led to Shrader successfully kicking a 45-yard attempt.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 15

Broncos Player Grades from Heartbreaking Loss to Colts

The Denver Broncos have only won once since 2004 at Lucas Oil Stadium, and that trend continues after the Indianapolis Colts hit a field goal with no time remaining.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Denver Broncos News / Stadium Rant / September 15

The Denver Broncos Falter Spectacularly In Week 2

The Denver Broncos were so close to being 2-0. Their self-inflicted mistakes, however, and lack of discipline cost them a game in the final seconds. There is a lot more growing up to do for this team if they want to be taken seriously as AFC contenders.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / September 15

Broncos HC Sean Payton admits big mistake in heartbreaking loss to Colts

Payton admitted he allowed a major blunder to happen at the end of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Broncos HC Sean Payton doesn't hold back on 'bitter' loss to Colts

Spencer Shrader hits 5th field goal at buzzer to lift Colts past Broncos

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The 'NFL tight end 1,000-yard seasons' quiz

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 15

Film Room: Analyzing Broncos' Run-Defense Issues in Colts Loss

The Denver Broncos had an inconsistent run defense last year, and they decided not to add a big body to their defensive front in the offseason. Instead, the Broncos spent big to re-sign defensive tackle D.J.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Sean Payton admits to making a mistake at end of Broncos’ loss

The Denver Broncos lost to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in part because of a controversial call, but Sean Payton says he never should have put his team in a position for that to happen.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Broncos most to blame for crazy Week 2 loss to Colts

The Denver Broncos lost to the Colts in part because of a leverage penalty. And the result didn’t sit well with Sean Payton. But here are the Broncos most to blame for the crazy Week 2 loss to the Colts.

Troy Franklin News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 15

Broncos Buzz About WR Troy Franklin Despite Bitter Colts Loss

Denver Broncos fans are abuzz with disappointment that wide receiver Courtland Sutton finished with just one reception for six yards in the team's 29-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Broncos QB Bo Nix confesses his role in choking away Colts game

The Denver Broncos suffered a crushing loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix did not hesitate to accept his share of the blame. In the aftermath of the defeat, the signal caller admitted his critical mistakes allowed the Broncos-Colts matchup to slip away.

Dondrea Tillman News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Broncos’ Dondrea Tillman reacts to fatal leverage penalty in Colts loss

When Denver Broncos fans looked at the schedule back in May, they probably felt pretty confident about the team starting 2-0 and solidifying itself as a dark horse in the AFC.

NFL News / The Predictors / September 15

Top two takeaways from Broncos' 29-28 loss to the Colts

The Denver Broncos let a winnable game slip away on Sunday, heartbreakingly falling to the Indianapolis Colts thanks to a last-second missed field goal.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / September 15

Broncos' Payton doesn't hold back on 'bitter' loss to Colts

Broncos HC Sean Payton doesn't hold back on 'bitter' loss to Colts

The Denver Broncos let a game slip away that could haunt them with an upcoming schedule that includes the Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles in the next three weeks.

Colts beat Broncos thanks to controversial ‘leverage’ penalty

Broncos DB Patrick Surtain II exits, re-enters Colts game with ankle injury

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Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / September 14