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Bo Nix, Broncos eager to find spark vs. winless Chargers

Bo Nix, Broncos eager to find spark vs. winless Chargers

Intent on moving past some early-season frustration, the Denver Broncos will hit the road Sunday to face a team more disheartened than them. The Broncos (2-2) will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., intent on reviving an offense that has been predictable through the first four weeks of the season.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 8
Payton, Nix address criticisms of Broncos offense amid Webb chatter

Sean Payton, Bo Nix address criticisms of Broncos offense amid Davis Webb chatter

Whether or not Payton could soon strip OC Webb of play-calling duties may be the biggest storyline hovering over the 2-2 Broncos as they prepare for their matchup against the 0-4 Los Angeles Chargers this coming Sunday.

Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers
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The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz
Ben Powers News / HITC / October 8
Broncos guard Ben Powers handed $17,911 NFL fine after controversial hit

Broncos guard Ben Powers handed $17,911 NFL fine after controversial hit

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers has reacted to being hit with a $17,911 NFL fine for a blindside block that was not penalised during their Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
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The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz
Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Broncos’ Bo Nix claims he’s seeing the field better despite the film telling a different story

Broncos’ Bo Nix claims he’s seeing the field better despite the film telling a different story

The Denver Broncos are off to a bit of a shaky 2-2 start this season after making it all the way to the AFC Championship Game. The Denver defense has been sloppy, but Vance Joseph and company are starting to find their groove this season and played a strong game on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II gets major break ahead of Chargers game

Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II gets major break ahead of Chargers game

The Denver Broncos face a battered Los Angeles Chargers team that may roll without wide receiver Ladd McConkey. But Denver received welcoming news involving star cornerback Patrick Surtain II.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Chargers facing dire injury situation in Week 5 game vs. Broncos

Chargers facing dire injury situation in Week 5 game vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers season is in danger of completely slipping away from them. 

Update emerges on if Chargers could make stunning Jim Harbaugh move
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Identifying the biggest problem for NFL's five winless teams and whether they can solve it
Five potential NFL trades: Change of scenery for young wideouts, 49ers go all-in and more
The 'NFL QB rushing leaders' quiz
Deuce Vaughn News / Yardbarker / October 8
Texans bring back former Cowboys RB after cutting him in preseason

Texans bring back former Cowboys RB after cutting him in preseason

The Houston Texans signed three players to their practice squad on Wednesday.

Texans officially designate Tank Dell to return from IR
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announces major defensive change as hot-seat rumors swirl
Seahawks should take a swing on another Pro Bowl RB after nixed Joe Mixon signing
The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 7
Insiders Warn Davis Webb Could Be Running Out of Time as Broncos’ Play-Caller

Insiders Warn Davis Webb Could Be Running Out of Time as Broncos’ Play-Caller

When last we heard from Sean Payton on the subject, he said that it's "way too early" to even countenance a change at offensive play-caller. Four weeks into the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos sit at 2-2, having played the four best teams in the NFL consecutively .

Denver Broncos News / EssentiallySports / October 7
'Get the Play in Faster': Drew Brees Shares Details on Altercation With Sean Payton Over Playcalling Disagreements

'Get the Play in Faster': Drew Brees Shares Details on Altercation With Sean Payton Over Playcalling Disagreements

During their tenure with the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton spent 15 long years coaching Drew Brees. And during those 15 years, the duo had many disagreements, especially when it came to plays.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Broncos Will Lean on a 2025 First-Round Pick With Their Top Two Cornerbacks Injured

Broncos Will Lean on a 2025 First-Round Pick With Their Top Two Cornerbacks Injured

Jahdae Barron has spent most of his first two seasons with the Denver Broncos as a sub-package defender. That is about to change. The team is bracing for

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 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 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / October 7
'That has to change' — NFL veteran calls for a different mindset from Broncos offense

'That has to change' — NFL veteran calls for a different mindset from Broncos offense

The Broncos offense could be heading toward a necessary change after struggling to generate enough downfield production against the 49ers. Speaking on DNVR’s Broncos X’s and O’s, former NFL receiver Emmanuel Sanders said the checkdown-heavy approach reminded him of how Bo Nix operated against San Francisco.

Denver Broncos News / Viral Sports News / October 7
Broncos Could Add Major Firepower With Pro Bowl RB Trade

Broncos Could Add Major Firepower With Pro Bowl RB Trade

The Denver Broncos have been linked to a possible trade for Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard as their own backfield deals with injuries and limited production early in the 2026 season.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz
 The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz
The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
 The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 7
Broncos Stock Report: 4 Risers, 3 Fallers Entering Week 5

Broncos Stock Report: 4 Risers, 3 Fallers Entering Week 5

The Denver Broncos have started the season 2-2, going .500 against the NFL's four best teams at the quarter-pole. Given how tough Denver's first four opponents have actually been, the 2-2 start is a moral victory of sorts.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Broncos rumors: Patrick Surtain II avoided worst-case scenario with injury, but IR still on table

Broncos rumors: Patrick Surtain II avoided worst-case scenario with injury, but IR still on table

The Denver Broncos suffered a disappointing 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, in which the offense struggled and the defense faltered in the second half.

Sean Payton News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Dan Graziano Warns Broncos' Davis Webb Could Lose Play-Calling Duties to Sean Payton Soon

Dan Graziano Warns Broncos' Davis Webb Could Lose Play-Calling Duties to Sean Payton Soon

Sean Payton handed play-calling duties to Davis Webb this season, and four games in, people around the NFL are already wondering how long the arrangement lasts.

Tony Pollard News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Broncos' 28th-Ranked Rushing Grade Makes Tony Pollard a Deadline Fit for Denver's Backfield

Broncos' 28th-Ranked Rushing Grade Makes Tony Pollard a Deadline Fit for Denver's Backfield

The Denver Broncos have handed the ball to four running backs in four games, and the longest run any of them has produced went 17 yards. Denver sits 29th in rushing yards, and PFF’s Bradley Locker lists the Broncos as a possible fit for Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard among his 15 trade candidates before the Nov.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Broncos most to blame for offensive dud in Week 4 vs. 49ers

Broncos most to blame for offensive dud in Week 4 vs. 49ers

The Denver Broncos were unable to get their offense untracked against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4. The Broncos were held to 14 points and this has been an issue throughout the first quarter of the season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 7
One Advanced Metric Reveals Silver Lining to Broncos’ 2-2 Start

One Advanced Metric Reveals Silver Lining to Broncos’ 2-2 Start

Four games into the 2026 NFL season, the Denver Broncos sit at 2-2 , with slow starts in each game and a pathetic total of just 13 first-half points. It's clear the Broncos have a lot of work to do to become a top contender.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 7
ESPN insiders address Sean Payton, Davis Webb chatter

ESPN insiders address Sean Payton, Davis Webb chatter ahead of Broncos' game at winless Chargers

Throughout his career as an NFL head coach, Payton had never delegated offensive play-calling duties to a coordinator before the Broncos promoted Webb earlier this year.

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?
Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers
The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz
NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 7
Broncos Connected to Intriguing Cornerback Trade With NFC Team

Broncos Connected to Intriguing Cornerback Trade With NFC Team

Injuries at cornerback have put Riley Moss back in the trade conversation, and one national analyst has already pointed the Denver Broncos starter toward the Detroit Lions before the Nov.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Broncos Worked Out Six Players

The Denver Broncos hosted six players for tryouts on Tuesday, including WR Jamari Thrash, per the NFL Transactions wire.  The full list includes: DB Paul Manning WR Nick Nash DB Ayo Oyelola WR Brenden Rice WR Cam Ross WR Jamari Thrash Thrash, 25, started his college career at Georgia State before transferring to Louisville.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 6
Broncos OC gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

This is the first time during his career as a head coach that Sean Payton is delegating offensive play-calling duties to a coordinator. 

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?
Three winners, three losers from a wild NFL Week 4
Jim Harbaugh shares Mike McDaniel job security update after Chargers' loss to Seahawks
The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz
Patrick Surtain News / Pro Football Rumors / October 5
Broncos’ Patrick Surtain, Pat Bryant Avoid Serious Injuries

Broncos’ Patrick Surtain, Pat Bryant Avoid Serious Injuries

The Broncos’ Week 4 loss to the 49ers brought injury scares. Both Patrick Surtain and Pat Bryant went down, and fears of season-ending injuries emerged.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / October 5
Report: No serious ankle injury for Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II

Report: No serious ankle injury for Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II

Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II will only miss a short amount of time after an MRI revealed Monday that he does not have a serious right ankle injury, ESPN reported.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 5
What do stats say about Broncos offense after 2-2 start?

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?

The Broncos are 2-2 following another sluggish offensive performance in a 24-14 Week 4 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL Week 4 winners, losers: CeeDee Lamb dominates; Justin Herbert flops again
The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

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