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A classic AFC West rivalry is set to unfold as the Denver Broncos travel to SoFi Stadium to take on the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers. For Los Angeles, the start to the 2025 season couldn’t have gone better.

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Denver Broncos' linebacker is taking way too much criticism for team's Week 2 loss

Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman was called for a game-changing penalty in Week 2.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

AFC Notes: Tom Brady, Maxx Crosby, Sean Payton, Broncos, Raiders

Denver lost a heartbreaker in Week 2 after committing a leverage penalty to turn a missed 60-yard field goal into a much easier 45-yard attempt on an untimed down.

Denver Broncos News / Sporting News / September 16

NFL Power Rankings: How far do Denver Broncos fall back after Week 2 loss to Colts?

Where do the Denver Broncos sit in the power rankings heading into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season?

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch at least three touchdowns in a single contest can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

The 'NFL receiving leaders since 2020' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos HC Sean Payton Defends Bo Nix After INT vs. Colts

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was quick to defend quarterback Bo Nix for the fourth-quarter interception that Nix tossed in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2025 season.

Evan Engram News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos TE Evan Engram Quietly Makes NFL History in Colts Loss

Despite making key offseason additions to the Denver Broncos offense, head coach Sean Payton's quest to realize his "Joker" vision continues through Week 2 of the regular season. Tight end Evan Engram was supposed to provide the mismatch weapon component to Payton's offense, but the wait goes on.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

NFL.com Roasts Broncos Defense After Ugly Colts Loss

The best word to describe the Denver Broncos’ 29-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts is heartbreaking. This defeat has everyone questioning whether the Broncos are what they were built up to be in the offseason.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos’ Biggest Test is How They Respond to Gut-Punch Loss

There are numerous variables that influence which teams win and which lose, week in and week out. The Denver Broncos faced some of those variables in their

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 16

Broncos HC Explains Why Dobbins Got Way More Carries Than Harvey vs. Colts

One of the reasons the Denver Broncos were able to get off to a great first-half start vs. the Indianapolis Colts was the commitment to and success of the run game.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 15

Broncos Blame Game Starts With 4 Massive Blunders Before Leverage Foul

The Denver Broncos' Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts was a tough one to swallow. This was particularly true after Colts kicker Spencer Shrader missed a 60-yard attempt as time expired, only for the Broncos to commit a leveraging penalty that led to Shrader successfully kicking a 45-yard attempt.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 15

Broncos Player Grades from Heartbreaking Loss to Colts

The Denver Broncos have only won once since 2004 at Lucas Oil Stadium, and that trend continues after the Indianapolis Colts hit a field goal with no time remaining.

Denver Broncos News / Stadium Rant / September 15

The Denver Broncos Falter Spectacularly In Week 2

The Denver Broncos were so close to being 2-0. Their self-inflicted mistakes, however, and lack of discipline cost them a game in the final seconds. There is a lot more growing up to do for this team if they want to be taken seriously as AFC contenders.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Sean Payton News / Yardbarker / September 15

Broncos HC Sean Payton admits big mistake in heartbreaking loss to Colts

Payton admitted he allowed a major blunder to happen at the end of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Broncos HC Sean Payton doesn't hold back on 'bitter' loss to Colts

Spencer Shrader hits 5th field goal at buzzer to lift Colts past Broncos

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'NFL tight end 1,000-yard seasons' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 15

Film Room: Analyzing Broncos' Run-Defense Issues in Colts Loss

The Denver Broncos had an inconsistent run defense last year, and they decided not to add a big body to their defensive front in the offseason. Instead, the Broncos spent big to re-sign defensive tackle D.J.

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Sean Payton admits to making a mistake at end of Broncos’ loss

The Denver Broncos lost to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in part because of a controversial call, but Sean Payton says he never should have put his team in a position for that to happen.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Broncos most to blame for crazy Week 2 loss to Colts

The Denver Broncos lost to the Colts in part because of a leverage penalty. And the result didn’t sit well with Sean Payton. But here are the Broncos most to blame for the crazy Week 2 loss to the Colts.

Dondrea Tillman News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Broncos’ Dondrea Tillman reacts to fatal leverage penalty in Colts loss

When Denver Broncos fans looked at the schedule back in May, they probably felt pretty confident about the team starting 2-0 and solidifying itself as a dark horse in the AFC.

NFL News / The Predictors / September 15

Top two takeaways from Broncos' 29-28 loss to the Colts

The Denver Broncos let a winnable game slip away on Sunday, heartbreakingly falling to the Indianapolis Colts thanks to a last-second missed field goal.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Referee in Broncos vs. Colts breaks down what went wrong on the final play that cost Denver the victory

The Denver Broncos lost heartbreakingly to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Denver had the victory in hand as the Colts lined up for a game-winning field goal and missed.

Sean Payton News / Yardbarker / September 15

Broncos' Payton doesn't hold back on 'bitter' loss to Colts

Broncos HC Sean Payton doesn't hold back on 'bitter' loss to Colts

The Denver Broncos let a game slip away that could haunt them with an upcoming schedule that includes the Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles in the next three weeks.

Colts beat Broncos thanks to controversial ‘leverage’ penalty

Broncos DB Patrick Surtain II exits, re-enters Colts game with ankle injury

Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

The '2024-25 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / September 14