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Sean Payton Identifies an ‘Elite’ Trait in New Broncos QB1 Jarrett Stidham

Since Bo Nix went down with a season-ending ankle injury , there have been countless references to backup quarterbacks who have succeeded in the NFL, especially in the playoffs.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 22

Patriots' Kayshon Boutte Claps Back At Sean Payton After 'Rest' Comments

The New England Patriots go into Mile High Stadium as 4.5-point favorites over the Denver Broncos this weekend, with much of that unusual point-differential

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to have 100 catches in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / The SportsRush / January 22

Kay Adams Calls Sean Payton a 'Maniac' for Building Another Super Bowl Team From Scratch

Once upon a time in New Orleans, Sean Payton was viewed as an offensive savant with a gambler’s nerve. He took over a Saints franchise coming off a 3-13 season in 2005 and flipped its entire identity almost overnight.

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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 22

Broncos' Sean Payton shares Jarrett Stidham warning for Pats

Broncos HC Sean Payton shares Jarrett Stidham warning for Patriots ahead of AFC Championship

The Broncos will start Stidham versus the Patriots this coming Sunday after QB1 Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his ankle this past weekend.

Bo Nix sends Broncos encouraging message before AFC Championship vs. Patriots

Former teammate warns Patriots about what Jarrett Stidham will offer Broncos in AFC Championship

Broncos ready to battle for Jarrett Stidham vs. Patriots in AFC Championship after Bo Nix injury

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins update prompts coy 5-word reaction from Sean Payton

The Denver Broncos are preparing to host the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. The team is mostly healthy, and could get even healthier if running back J.K.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 21

Bo Nix sends Broncos encouraging message before AFC Championship vs. Patriots

Denver Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix is crushed that he can't play in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots after breaking his right ankle. However, he doesn't want his team to crumble without him.

Bo Nix's wife shares heartwarming gesture from young Broncos fans after season-ending injury

Three Patriots backups to watch vs. Broncos in AFC Championship

Will Patriots fans get shut out of AFC title game tickets?

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 20

Top DC Candidates Broncos Could Target if Vance Joseph Leaves

NFL teams will have to wait at least another week before they can hire Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as a head coach. It seems inevitable

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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 / January 19

Why Sean Payton made this Bo Nix decision after win over Bills

Why Sean Payton made this Bo Nix decision after Broncos' playoff win over Bills

Payton stunned members of the NFL community when he confirmed after his team's 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills that Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle.

Five things to know about Jarrett Stidham, Broncos' new starting quarterback

Ranking NFL's final four ahead of conference championship games

Don't expect Broncos HC Sean Payton to consider Richard Sherman's drastic idea after praising backup QB Jarrett Stidham

Bo Nix's injury news left former Broncos QB Peyton Manning in disbelief

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Burn City Sports / January 19

Cardinals hiring Vance Joseph as head coach could be a mistake

GLENDALE – Nearly two weeks into the Arizona Cardinals head coaching search for 2026, and there are plenty of favorites for the job. Multiple from rival

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Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / January 18

Sean Payton: 'Work begins tonight' for Broncos without Bo Nix

One day after the Denver Broncos' bittersweet victory that advanced them into the AFC Championship Game, head coach Sean Payton remained optimistic for the road ahead.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Sean Payton just got as petty as it gets towards any Bills or NFL fans claiming the officiating was wrong on the final interception play

The Denver Broncos punched their ticket to the AFC Championship by defeating the Buffalo Bills. However, what would the NFL be if there weren’t any drama?

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / January 18

Don't expect Payton to consider Sherman's drastic idea after praising Stidham

Don't expect Broncos HC Sean Payton to consider Richard Sherman's drastic idea after praising backup QB Jarrett Stidham

Payton is clearly higher on Stidham than most.

What to know about Stidham, Broncos' new starting quarterback

Broncos get horrible Bo Nix injury news following playoff win

Sean Payton says he wouldn't have drafted Nix with injury knowledge

Broncos sign a new quarterback after injury to Nix

Nix's injury news left former Broncos QB Peyton Manning in disbelief

Nick Foles gives Broncos fans hope going into Nix-less AFC Championship

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 18

Broncos' New Coach Addition Sparked Frank Crum's Wild TD, per Payton

Frank Crum is becoming a household name in Broncos Country. With under four minutes left to go in the second quarter of the Denver Broncos' Divisional Round playoff tilt vs.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Broncos HC Sean Payton once again found a way to do what he always did with the New Orleans Saints

Sean Payton always gets the most out of his quarterbacks, whether it's with Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix or former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. Granted, Brees is an all-time great, and Nix is just in his second season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 18

Sean Payton on New Broncos Starting QB: 'Watch Out'

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sent ripples through the NFL fabric upon announcing that starting quarterback Bo Nix would miss the rest of the postseason after fracturing his ankle in the waning moments of Saturday's Divisional Round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Broncos HC Sean Payton kept it all the way real with reporters after doing what he couldn't do last season

The Denver Broncos are back in the AFC Championship after winning their first playoff game since the Super Bowl a decade ago. Their win ends a 10-year playoff drought.