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Colts OL Admits He Purposefully Drew 'Leverage' Penalty vs. Broncos

Much like Week 10's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last year, it might take some time for the Denver Broncos to shake off what happened at the end of Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts.

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Stat Shows How J.K. Dobbins Has Already Transformed Broncos’ Run Game

The Denver Broncos wanted an improved running game, and the early returns through two games indicate they've got one. Veteran running back J.K. Dobbins leads the team with 30 carries for 139 yards and two touchdowns.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Broncos get a huge boost ahead of Week 3 matchup vs. the Chargers, and it bodes well for Denver's chances of securing a win

The Denver Broncos are looking to get the sour taste out of their mouths after a last-second defeat in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts. A tough task lies ahead as the divisional showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers is set for action on Sunday, Sept.

Bo Nix News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Bo Nix doesn't hold back after heartbreaking Broncos loss — points to the one issue they must fix moving forward

The Denver Broncos lost heartbreakingly to the Indianapolis Colts after a costly and controversial leverage penalty, which allowed Indy another try at the game-winner.

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NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / September 17

Denver Broncos (1-1) at Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) Preview, Prediction & Odds | Week 3, 2025

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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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.

Denver Broncos News / Sporting News / September 16

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?

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.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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