Broncos make history with another one-possession victory

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Broncos make history with another one-possession victory

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Nov 8, 2026 5:55 PM ET

For most NFL teams, winning a one-possession game is supposed to be a difficult task to achieve.

For the Denver Broncos, though, winning close games has become almost weekly, and Sunday's latest example made NFL history.

Denver Broncos won their 16th straight one-possession game on Sunday

With a narrow 26-21 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Denver won its 16th straight one-possession game. That mark sets the new NFL record for consecutive victories in a one-possession game, surpassing the Indianapolis Colts, who won 15 straight in the 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Denver's win came in comeback fashion, as it trailed Carolina 14-13 in the fourth quarter until a nine-yard touchdown rush from Jonah Coleman to take the lead and a 26-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix to Pat Bryant to seal the win.

Denver just continues to find ways to win close games, a testament to the excellent coaching from head coach Sean Payton and his staff.

The Broncos beat the Panthers 26-21.

The Broncos have won 16 consecutive one-score games in the regular season. That's a new NFL record for consecutive victories in one-score games.
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) November 8, 2026

Bo Nix's 2nd TD pass of the game goes to Pat Bryant!

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The toughest part of the Broncos' schedule has passed

For the first eight games, the Broncos had what could've been argued as the toughest eight-game stretch for any team in the NFL. Despite that, Denver will enter Week 10 with a 7-2 record, the second-best in the AFC behind only the Buffalo Bills.

The good news for the Broncos is that after Week 9, they have the fourth easiest remaining schedule in the league. There is also a bye week included in the remainder of the season, something that will greatly benefit health for the back half of the season.

Denver's ability to get through a brutal first half of the season with seven wins has it positioned extremely well to get back to the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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