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Broncos Get Big Hint on Which Chargers Will Be Held Out of Week 18

The Los Angeles Chargers announced earlier this week that they'd be resting some key players in the season finale vs. the Denver Broncos. We learned on Wednesday, with the first practice report of the week, which key Chargers could be held out of Week 18's action.

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Von Miller Drops a Surprise Pick for Favorite Broncos Pass Rusher

Washington Commanders linebacker Von Miller is an expert at getting after opposing quarterbacks. Since being traded in 2021, Miller has kept an interest

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 31

Broncos QB Bo Nix Among NFL Leaders in Brutal Category

Compared to the majority of his league counterparts, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix's supporting cast isn't providing all that much support. According

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,

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The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?

The '100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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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 / 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.

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 30

Sean Payton Calls on Broncos to Make One Big Improvement for Playoffs

The Denver Broncos are in a great position entering the season finale. The Broncos still have to win in order to clinch the No. 1 playoff seed, but the Los Angeles Chargers are resting Justin Herbert and other players.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 30

Numbers Show Broncos' Offense Could Be Peaking At the Right Time

While the Denver Broncos' defense has struggled since the bye , their offense, led by Sean Payton and Bo Nix, has been picking up the slack. After a nightmare-level

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 30

Broncos See Major Super Bowl Boost in Latest PFF Simulation

The Denver Broncos are surging. On the heels of winning the AFC West crown for the first time since 2015, the Broncos were riding high — then the Los Angeles Chargers announced that Justin Herbert and others wouldn't play in the season finale.

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.

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 30

Broncos HC Sean Payton Derides 'Ugly' AFC West Champion Gear

Much has been made about the freshly released AFC West champion merchandise — and none of it good. Denver Broncos fans across social media have skewered the hats and T-shirts commemorating the club's first division crown since 2015.

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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.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / December 30

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

The Broncos enter the final game of the season with a chance to go to 14-3.

Sean Payton is not impressed with the Broncos’ division champs merchandise

Jim Harbaugh’s major decision will make Broncos fans happy

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

R.J. Harvey News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 30

Broncos RB RJ Harvey Earns All-Rookie Honors

Of all the players that the Broncos selected in the 2025 NFL draft, second-round running back RJ Harvey has arguably made the biggest contributions. He became a key part of the running back rotation and, after JK Dobbins was lost to injury, had to take on a bigger role.

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The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Sean Payton is not impressed with the Broncos’ division champs merchandise

Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos are not terribly enthusiastic about the apparel they received as AFC West champions. The Broncos officially clinched the division when the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Houston Texans on Saturday night.

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The 'NFL passing leaders in their first 2 years' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

How many of the winning coaches from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

The status of starting quarterback Jordan Love is a major concern for the Green Bay Packers. But as Malik Willis has demonstrated over the past two years, their offense can function at a high level with him in the lineup. Their bigger concern than Love's injury right now might be the state of their defense.

Bears’ Austin Booker punished over hit that concussed Jordan Love

Lions fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation denies using foul language

Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?

Veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney wants to play in 2026