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Sean Payton Offers 'Explosive' Take on Jonah Coleman's Growing Role

If you watched the Denver Broncos' 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, you could feel a big shift . Bo Nix looked like his old self , shaking off the rust from the broken ankle he suffered back in January and regaining his confidence.

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Broncos' Player Grades From 30-16 Win Over Cardinals

The Denver Broncos took care of business by beating the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 , a team now at 2-5 and viewed as one of the worst in the NFL this year as they undergo a rebuild.

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How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Denver Broncos still have an obvious issue on offense that Sean Payton needs to get worked out despite scoring a season-high vs. Arizona

The Denver Broncos are 5-2, but their offense could still be better, even after scoring a season-high in points. The Denver Broncos had themselves a week against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Defiant Nix responds to concerns about ankle after Broncos' win

Defiant Bo Nix responds to concerns about ankle after Broncos' win over Cardinals

Stories from last week suggested that some people within the Broncos were concerned about how Nix was feeling, both physically and mentally, coming off the broken bone in his right ankle that he suffered this past January.

Sean Payton apologizes for ‘awful’ trick play call that left Jaylen Waddle injured

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Three Encouraging Signs and Two Concerns From the Broncos' 30-16 Win Over the Cardinals

Before the trip to Glendale, we laid out two worries and three encouraging signs for the Denver Broncos against the Arizona Cardinals. A 30-16 win answered some of those questions and raised a couple of new ones.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Broncos Week 7 Stock Report: Justin Strnad, 4 Others Among Those Surging in Arizona

Denver finally put a game away. The Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 in Glendale for their third straight win and first multi-score victory of the season, and they did it with big plays on offense and a goal-line stand to close.

Jonah Coleman News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Broncos Snap Counts Show Jonah Coleman Took Over the Backfield in His Return vs. Cardinals

Jonah Coleman came back from an ankle injury and immediately became the Denver Broncos’ most-used running back. The rookie played 30 of the offense’s 61 snaps in the 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, according to PFF, more than RJ Harvey (16) and J.K.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 26

Broncos' Biggest Winners and Losers From 30-16 Victory Over Cardinals

The Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 on the road to get to 5-2 in the standings. It sure didn't look or sound like an away game, with the overwhelming number of Broncos fans at State Farm Stadium.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Kris Abrams-Draine Has Earned a Role Over Jahdae Barron Even After Pat Surtain II Returns

Kris Abrams-Draine saw the hook-and-ladder coming. With the Arizona Cardinals going for it on fourth down, he stayed home, chased down Bam Knight in space and dropped him short of the sticks.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 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 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / October 26

NFL insider names the Denver Broncos among teams exploring a running back trade that looks more likely after Sunday’s games

One team rolled on Sunday and the other stumbled, and the gap between them just changed what a deal could look like. We ran the numbers on what Denver would have to give up.

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Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Fantasy football managers should take note of Broncos coach Sean Payton’s Jonah Coleman endorsement

The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona by a score of 30-16, during a day when quarterback Bo Nix silenced the doubters with a 62-yard touchdown sprint.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Broncos’ Bo Nix is just happy to silence ankle injury doubters after 62-yard TD sprint

Despite Bo Nix’s struggles this season, Broncos coach Sean Payton made clear he wasn’t going to be bench the quarterback. On Sunday, Nix repaid that faith by leading the Broncos to a 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

4 Explosive Takeaways From Broncos' 30-16 Win Over Cardinals

Denver’s offense spent the first six weeks of the season winning close games with almost no big plays. Against the Arizona Cardinals, the Broncos hit three plays of 40-plus yards, scored in all four quarters for the first time this season and pulled away for a 30-16 win at State Farm Stadium.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Sean Payton apologizes for ‘awful’ trick play call that left Jaylen Waddle injured

Sean Payton was full of regret as he spoke to reporters after Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Denver Broncos head coach got through most of his postgame press conference without anyone asking the question he most expected.

Jaylen Waddle News / Field Level Media / October 25

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (chest) exits vs. Cardinals

Denver Broncos receiver Jaylen Waddle exited Sunday's victory over the Arizona Cardinals with a chest injury. The injury occurred on a reverse with under five minutes remaining in the 30-16 triumph.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 25

3 Big Takeaways From Broncos' 30-16 Win Over Cardinals

The Denver Broncos are 5-2 after beating the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 on the road. You'd be forgiven for thinking this game was played at Mile High, though, as the stands at State Farm Stadium were thronged with Broncos Country.

Bo Nix News / Field Level Media / October 25

Bo Nix throws, runs for TDs as Broncos extend Cards’ home woes

Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass and ran 62 yards for another, J.K. Dobbins and R.J. Harvey also scored TDs, and the Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

AFC Notes: Kenneth Walker, Jonathon Cooper, Broncos, Chiefs

Broncos OLB Jonathan Cooper said he owes the organization and his teammates his best following his reinstatement. “No, no,” Cooper said in response to a question about whether he thought Denver would give up on him, via Broncos Wire.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 25

Broncos' Make Game-Time Decision on Pat Surtain II vs. Cardinals

The Denver Broncos are in the desert to take on the Arizona Cardinals . The game's inactives just dropped. Let's take a look, starting with the Broncos.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

Broncos Activate RB Jonah Coleman, OLB Jonathon Cooper

The Broncos are among the teams which have made several roster moves in time for Week 7. A pair of notable activations have taken place. Jonah Coleman is back on the active roster.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Broncos Announced Six Roster Moves

The Broncos announced that they have activated RB Jonah Coleman and OLB Jonathon Cooper ahead of Week 7 Denver also placed RB Tyler Badie and OLB Jonah Elliss on injured reserve.

Jaylen Waddle News / TWSN / October 24

This Is the Week to Take the Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Gamble

Jaylen Waddle has been one of the more frustrating players for fantasy football this season, and many managers could be planning on sitting him for Week 7.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 23

Broncos face ultimate decision on Bo Nix as career crossroads approaches, per ESPN report

For a piece published on Friday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN expanded on how the Broncos could handle Nix's status from this fall through and beyond the 2027 NFL Draft.

Broncos' Davis Webb makes bold Bo Nix prediction amid whispers about QB's future

Broncos' Bo Nix acknowledges 'mental aspect' of returning from injury amid rumors about his future

Bo Nix, Broncos bring sputtering offense to face Cardinals

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Jonah Coleman News / TWSN / October 23

Jonah Coleman Needs to Be Stashed From the Fantasy Football Waiver Wire

In many leagues right now, Jonah Coleman is available for you to add off the waiver wire. On ESPN fantasy football, Coleman is rostered in just 22.8% of leagues.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Broncos Designate RB Jonah Coleman For Return; Latest On Patrick Surtain, Jonathon Cooper

As concerns about Bo Nix’s start to his third season emerge, the young quarterback will have some help soon. The Broncos designated rookie running back Jonah Coleman for return from IR on Wednesday, the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson tweets.