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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 15

Sean Payton, Bo Nix React to Broncos Clinching Playoff Berth

The Denver Broncos became the first AFC team to punch its playoff ticket this season, winning its 11th straight with a 34-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Broncos’ Sean Payton drops ‘better offense’ truth bomb after taking down Packers

The Denver Broncos have spent much of the season fighting skepticism, but Sunday night delivered another emphatic statement. Facing a surging Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) team, Denver once again proved the doubters wrong with a 34-26 win that extended its streak to 11 straight victories and secured a postseason berth.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 11

Surprising Point Spread for Packers’ Game at Powerhouse Broncos

The Denver Broncos have the best record in the NFL. They have one of the best homefield advantages in the NFL. On Sunday, they’re underdogs against the Green Bay Packers.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 11

Nix & Payton React to Broncos Being Home Underdogs vs. Packers

The oddsmakers have favored the traveling 9-3-1 Green Bay Packers this week against the 11-2 Denver Broncos. The Packers have won four in a row, which isn't easy to do in the NFL, while the Broncos are rolling on a 10-game winning streak.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 8

Sean Payton Hints at New Plan to Unlock Marvin Mims Jr.

Since returning from a concussion, Marvin Mims Jr. has been a massive asset to the Denver Broncos. His impact has been in the return game, and that began immediately in Week 11 vs.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 8

AFC Notes: Sean Payton, Andy Reid, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos HC Sean Payton told reporters he’s still hoping LB Drew Sanders will be able to return this season and revealed that he is hoping for the same situation with RB J.K.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 8

Sean Payton Gives Credit to Lesser-Known Broncos Contributor

The Denver Broncos' longest rushing play in Sunday's 24-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders came not from quarterback Bo Nix or running back RJ Harvey.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7

Sean Payton reveals how Broncos controlled Raiders Week 14 clash

Sean Payton revealed how the Denver Broncos controlled the momentum throughout their Week 14 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

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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 / Denver Broncos on SI / December 5

Sean Payton Explains Broncos' Outlook on Riley Moss' Penalties

Opinions are still divided on Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss. Despite playing this season as one of the NFL's most-targeted cornerbacks, yet relinquishing the lowest completion percentage (53.2) to quarterbacks, he still has some work to do in the arena of public opinion.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 4

Payton Comments On Broncos TE Evan Engram's Week 13 Breakout

It took a bit longer than perhaps anticipated — about 13 weeks, to be exact — but Evan Engram at last enjoyed his breakout performance with the Denver Broncos.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 3

Sean Payton Reveals Why Broncos Added 'Talented' WR

Considering their performance over the last two games, many fans were left wondering Tuesday why the Denver Broncos elected to sign wide receiver Elijah Moore rather than an experienced running back, a position in dire straits following the loss of leading rusher J.K.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 3

Payton Sizes Up Broncos' Ground Game in Absence of J.K. Dobbins

You might be concerned about the Denver Broncos' ground attack without J.K. Dobbins, the NFL's fifth-leading rusher at the time of his (potential) season-ending foot injury.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 1

Sean Payton Reveals Truth Behind Broncos' Stunning Success in Close Games

After going 1-6 in one-score games in 2024, the Denver Broncos have flipped the script. The 2025 Broncos are 8-2 this season in one-score contests, the best in the NFL.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / December 1

Can Broncos continue to escape with nail-biting wins?

The Denver Broncos have won nine consecutive games, but many of these victories haven't been coming easily.

Sean Payton makes defiant statement about Broncos' 'escape' in win over Commanders

Marcus Mariota discusses Commanders going for game-winning conversion in loss to Broncos

'SNF' takeaways: Broncos escape again in thrilling OT win over Commanders

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Two rushing, 1 passing TD games' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / December 1

Payton makes defiant statement about Broncos' 'escape' win

Sean Payton makes defiant statement about Broncos' 'escape' in win over Commanders

The Denver Broncos improved to 10-2 on the season via a nervy 27-26 overtime win at a Washington Commanders side that fell to 3-9 on Sunday night.

Can Denver keep escaping in close wins?

Chargers reveal Justin Herbert update following his hand injury

Colts’ season is now on life support after injury to Sauce Gardner

What must Chiefs do to reach playoffs?

Nick Folk insists Jets are changing for the better under Aaron Glenn

Why Mike McDaniel was given a chance to save Dolphins' season

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 28

Sean Payton reveals how he's preparing for the Commanders' new-look offense

The Washington Commanders will host the Denver Broncos for a Week 13 Sunday Night Football primetime matchup that, at the beginning of the season, looked like one that would feature two teams jockeying for playoff positions.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Denver head coach Sean Payton has the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs to thank for the Broncos being 9-2 in 2025

The 2025 Denver Broncos are almost a perfect carbon copy of what the Kansas City Chiefs were in 2024 — they win a lot of football games, and all of them are ugly.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / November 16

Sean Payton wiped out a big gain by running into a referee

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton cost his team significant yardage because he was not paying enough attention on the sideline. Payton and the Broncos sideline were called for unsportsmanlike conduct during the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 7