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On YouTubeSean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25
Sean Payton gets slammed for his ‘arrogance’ on call that swung Broncos-Patriots game
One poor play call from Sean Payton looms large over the Denver Broncos’ playoff exit Sunday against the New England Patriots. The Broncos were firmly in the driver’s seat early in the AFC Championship Game clash at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.
Denver Broncos News / The SportsRush / January 25
'I Feel For Sean Payton': Terry Bradshaw Highlights Broncos’ ‘Bad Decisions’ After 7-10 Loss to Patriots
Almost three years ago to the day, the Denver Broncos reached an agreement with the New Orleans Saints on a trade that would see the NFC coaching legend, Sean Payton, change conferences for the first time in his career in exchange for a pair of draft picks that included a 2023 first-rounder.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 25
3 Devastating Takeaways From Broncos' 10-7 Loss to Patriots in the AFCCG
And just like that, the Denver Broncos' wild season came to a sudden halt. Despite Sean Payton's confident messaging all week, the Broncos were unable to overcome the loss of Bo Nix, falling to the New England Patriots 10-7 in the AFC championship game.
The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 25
Broncos HC Sean Payton discusses controversial fourth-down call in AFC Championship Game loss to Patriots
Why didn't Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton take the points?
Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 25
Broncos’ Mike McGlinchey is shielding Jarrett Stidham from ‘bulls**t’ after AFC Championship loss
As the Denver Broncos made many mistakes like the failed fourth-and-one call in the second quarter to potentially put them up by 10 points early, the AFC Championship game saw the team fall to the New England Patriots, 10-7.
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.
Sean Payton News / Yardbarker / January 25
Broncos' Sean Payton sounds off on players' miscues in loss to Patriots
Without Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos defense did enough to give the offense a chance to beat the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.
Denver Broncos News / Ball Exclusives / January 25
Patriots win AFC Championship for the first time in seven years
The Patriots won their first AFC Championship since 2019, defeating the Broncos 10-7. It was the first time the Patriots won a playoff game in Denver. The defense led the way for the Patriots.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 25
Broncos must take an honest look at backfield after AFC Championship Game loss to Patriots
Expecting Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham to pull off an upset in the AFC Championship Game was unrealistic, especially with a run game that offered little support.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 25
AFC Championship Game takeaways: Patriots are back in the Super Bowl
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are gone, but the New England Patriots are still here, and still playing for Super Bowls.
NFL fans split on CBS adding digital yard lines in Broncos vs. Patriots game amid snowy conditions
NFL fans had a lot to say about CBS adding digital yard lines during the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 25
Broncos’ Quinn Meinerz one of first athletes to make ‘Abolish ICE’ call
Denver Broncos All-Pro guard Quinn Meinerz is using his NFL Playoffs platform to become one of the first athletes to publicly speak out against ICE. The 27-year-old appeared to be reacting to the fatal shooting in Minnesota on Saturday ahead of the Broncos’ AFC Championship Game matchup with the New England Patriots.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 25
Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham already beat Bo Nix in one key statistical category in AFC Championship Game against Patriots
Stidham isn't the top quarterback for the Denver Broncos, but he has bested Nix in one key metric.
Denver Broncos News / Ball Exclusives / January 25
Watch: Denver Broncos strike first after 52-yard heave
The Denver Broncos were the first to score in Sunday’s AFC Championship matchup against the New England Patriots after a 52-yard heave from QB Jarrett Stidham, who hadn’t played an NFL snap in two seasons prior to the game.
Troy Franklin News / Total Apex Sports / January 25
Denver Broncos Rule Out Wide Receiver Troy Franklin For AFC Championship Game
The football gods can be cruel. For the Denver Broncos, the road to the AFC Championship has been paved with more medical charts than game plans lately.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 25
Insider updates Bo Nix's recovery timeline
The Denver Broncos will be without their most important player in the biggest game of the season. When can they expect him back?
Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24
Broncos Activate C Luke Wattenberg From IR; RB J.K. Dobbins Not Getting Activated
After losing him for the final couple weeks of the regular season and missing him in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Broncos have activated starting center Luke Wattenberg off their injured reserve in time for tomorrow’s Conference Championship.
Troy Franklin News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 24
Report: Broncos Elevate WR to Roster With Troy Franklin Ailing
The Denver Broncos are preparing for the possibility that wide receiver Troy Franklin misses Sunday's AFC Championship Game. Franklin suffered a hamstring injury in last week's win over the Bills and was listed as questionable for the title contest.
Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 24
Broncos Activate C Luke Wattenberg, Elevate WR Elijah Moore
Per Mike Klis, the Broncos are activating C Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve, as well as elevating WR Elijah Moore from the practice squad. Wattenberg, 28, is a former fifth-round pick by the Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Washington.
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