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The Denver Broncos have exceeded expectations for many analysts and even fans this season, sitting at 9-2, atop the AFC, at the bye. With six games left, the Broncos need only one win to top ESPN's 9.5 over/under issued back in May and two more wins to beat most Vegas 10.5 over/unders from before the season.

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'I Trust Sean Payton': Tom Brady Gets Real on Broncos’ Potential After Win Against Chiefs

Tom Brady’s latest NFL power rankings came with one of his boldest endorsements yet for the Denver Broncos. Following Denver’s 22-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, the retired quarterback called them one of the league’s most complete teams and praised head coach Sean Payton for building what he believes could be an all-time defense.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 21

Broncos’ Stretch-Run Hopes Hinge on Fixing 4 Major Problems at Bye

Nobody expected the Denver Broncos to be at 9-2 at their Week 12 bye. Even the most ardent fans wearing orange-colored glasses may have wished for a 9-2 start, but truly expecting it?

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Wil Lutz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Broncos Sign K Wil Lutz To Three-Year Extension

Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero are reporting that the Broncos and kicker Wil Lutz have agreed to a three-year contract extension on Friday. The new contract will keep Lutz under team control through the 2028 season.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / November 21

Broncos, kicker Wil Lutz agree to contract extension

Wil Lutz has enjoyed a strong tenure with the Broncos.

Saints legend joins Broncos in surprising role

Broncos deserve NFL's respect after stifling Chiefs

Longtime NFL coach shares Bo Nix take that may concern Broncos fans

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Active NFL 1.5+ sack-game leaders' quiz

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 21

Vance Joseph Explains Broncos Defense's Unwavering Faith In Bo Nix

Bo Nix still has his doubters, but it's difficult to argue with a 9-2 record. That's where the Broncos stand as they hit their bye week. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph also deserves credit for the Broncos' entering Week 12 as the divisional leaders (by a wide margin) and the No.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 21

Ranking Broncos' Five 2025 Free-Agent Additions at the Bye

The Denver Broncos made five big free-agent signings this past offseason, and one of those five is already off the team after 10 games. With 11 regular-season

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 21

AFC Team Rumored to be Interested in Broncos DC Vance Joseph

The Tennessee Titans are said to be interested in hiring Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as their next head coach, according to former legendary offensive lineman and current radio analyst Mark Schlereth.

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 21

Sean Payton Blasts Media ‘Narratives’ as Broncos Defy the Oddsmakers

After putting the Kansas City Chiefs firmly behind the eight-ball in the AFC playoff race, it was understandable that the victorious Denver Broncos would revel in how they'd silenced their doubters. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 22-19, defying the oddsmakers, who gave Kansas City a 3.5-point advantage.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 20

Ranking Broncos' 2025 Draft Class at the Bye

The Denver Broncos made seven selections in the 2025 NFL draft and have had mixed results from these rookies through 11 games. While there is still plenty

Darren Sproles News / Pro Football Rumors / November 20

Darren Sproles expected to join Broncos coaching staff

Sproles had the most productive stretch of his career playing under Sean Payton in New Orleans. The former Chargers fourth-round pick joined the Saints ahead of the 2011 season and proceeded to set career-highs in touches (173), yards from scrimmage (1,313), and touchdowns (nine).

Patrick Surtain News / The Lead / November 20

The Broncos’ Secondary Has Been Thriving Without Patrick Surtain

The Denver Broncos have been anchored by their elite defense. Despite an occasionally struggling offense, Denver’s defenders have always kept the team in the game.

Denver Broncos News / The Lead / November 20

Broncos’ Winning Formula Makes Them Super Bowl Contenders

No, it’s not 2015 anymore — but the Denver Broncos are 9-2 and hold the No. 1 seed in the AFC. When the clock hit triple zeros in the fourth quarter Sunday

Bo Nix News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

Bo Nix Proved All The Critics Wrong When It Mattered Most

The Denver Broncos have excelled in the NFL but remain underrated by the national media. Before facing the Kansas City Chiefs, many doubted their chances and predicted Bo Nix would struggle under pressure.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 19

Broncos rumors: Just a matter of time before Davis Webb becomes a head coach

The Denver Broncos might not have their offensive pass game coordinator following the season. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Davis Webb has quickly built a reputation as one of the league’s fastest-rising coaching minds — and his first head coaching opportunity could come as soon as this January.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / November 19

Longtime NFL coach shares Nix take that may concern Broncos fans

Longtime NFL coach shares Bo Nix take that may concern Broncos fans

Nix produced a mixed bag of results over the team's first 11 games.

Broncos deserve NFL's respect after stifling Chiefs

NFL Week 11 fantasy football takeaways: Be patient with RJ Harvey

Ranking the top five defenses in the NFL after Week 11

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

Denver Broncos News / The Lead / November 19

The Denver Broncos Are Prioritizing the Future

Despite taking down the three-time defending AFC champions and rivals Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos are in a strange place. They are a top seed in the AFC, lead Kansas City and Los Angeles in the division, and hold a tied-for-league-best 9-2 record.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 17