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During the lead-up to the AFC Championship Game, Sean Payton sat in his Denver Broncos office reviewing film of the New England Patriots. Hoping to keep an eye on the Divisional Round matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears, he turned on another screen—but inadvertently landed on Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer  before finally finding the correct channel. Just in time, he caught a critical Bears fourth-down situation: fourth-and-2 from the Rams’ 21-yard lin

DENVER — Sean Payton’s long-term vision for the Denver Broncos has centered on restoring postseason football to Mile High Stadium, and that goal becomes reality Saturday night. For the first time in a decade, the Broncos will host a playoff game, welcoming the Buffalo Bills in an AFC divisional-round matchup. Denver (14–3) secured the AFC’s top seed and the conference’s lone first-round bye, earning home-field advantage after a dominant regular season. The Broncos will face t

The Denver Broncos locked up the top seed in the AFC playoffs with a 19–3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Denver. A 45-yard interception return for a touchdown by Ja’Quan McMillian and four successful field goals by Wil Lutz powered the Broncos to the win and a first-round playoff bye. Denver finished the regular season 14–3, tying a franchise record for wins and earning its first No. 1 playoff seed since 2015, a season that ended with a Super Bowl champion

The Denver Broncos enter Week 18 with the AFC West title already secured, but an even bigger prize remains within reach. At 13–3, Denver can clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers, earning both a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Denver head coach Sean Payton has his team positioned well, especially given that the Chargers will rest several starters. Los Angeles head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed tha

Professional football players often turn to golf as a way to unwind, and Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II is the latest NFL star to catch the golf bug. While many athletes only play casually during the offseason, Surtain has revealed that his interest in the sport has grown into a serious commitment over the past year. During an appearance on the podcast Closed On Sundays , Surtain explained that what began as a recreational activity has now become something he wants

The Denver Broncos claimed the AFC West title during the 2025 NFL season, ending the Kansas City Chiefs’ long-standing dominance of the division. Led by quarterback Bo Nix, Denver now enters the postseason as the AFC’s top seed and is positioned for a deep playoff run. Following the Broncos’ victory over the Chiefs in their Week 17 matchup on Christmas night, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shared words of encouragement with Nix. During a mic’d-up segment featured on Inside The

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix understands what’s at stake heading into the final week of the regular season. With a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Denver would secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Earning the top spot would give the Broncos home-field advantage throughout the postseason, meaning two wins at Empower Field at Mile High would send them to the Super Bowl. Denver enters the matchup favored, as the Chargers are expected to rest starting

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton addressed speculation surrounding the team’s recent decision to sign center Sam Mustipher, pushing back on claims that the move was intended to gain inside information ahead of Denver’s regular-season matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Mustipher was added from the Chargers’ practice squad shortly before the teams were set to meet, leading some observers to question the timing. Payton dismissed that idea, explaining that the signing wa

The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20–13 on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium, using a late touchdown pass from quarterback Bo Nix and a strong defensive stand to seal the victory. The win marked Denver’s first road win against Kansas City since 2015 and brought the Broncos closer to clinching the AFC West title. With less than two minutes remaining and facing fourth down inside the Chiefs’ 10-yard line, Broncos head coach Sean Payton sent his offense onto t

Bronco | Images DENVER — Quarterback Bo Nix delivered one of the best performances of his young career Sunday night, throwing four touchdown passes to lead the Denver Broncos to a 34–26 comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers. The win marked Denver’s 11th straight and officially clinched a playoff berth, further solidifying the Broncos as a top contender in the AFC. Denver improved to 12–2 behind Nix’s efficient passing attack, as he connected with four different receiver

AP Photo/AJ Mast INDIANAPOLIS  – Spencer Shrader redeemed a missed opportunity in spectacular fashion Sunday, drilling a 45-yard field goal after a penalty gave the Indianapolis Colts a dramatic 29-28 victory over the Denver Broncos. The win marked Indianapolis’ first 2-0 start since 2009. Shrader initially came up short on a 60-yard attempt as time expired, but a Broncos penalty moved the ball 15 yards closer, well within his range. The kicker calmly converted the second att

INGLEWOOD, Calif. —  Justin Herbert delivered a clutch performance Sunday, rallying the Los Angeles Chargers to a 23-20 victory over the Denver Broncos and marking their first 3-0 start since 2002. The pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter when Herbert connected with veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 20-yard touchdown with 2:44 remaining. Herbert then guided Los Angeles into field goal range for Cameron Dicker's 43-yard game-winning kick. “We got a bunch of pl

AP Photo/Matt Rourke PHILADELPHIA — Sean Payton celebrated a milestone Sunday, earning his 173rd career win to surpass Bill Parcells on the NFL all-time wins list. Afterward, the veteran coach shared stories of facing tough NFC East road games with Parcells, but Sunday’s matchup gave him a brand-new story. The Denver Broncos erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season, 21-17. Quarterback Bo Nix orchestrated th

AP Photo | Kin Cheung LONDON — Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II described watching his teammates sack New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields as “a pleasure.” The Broncos, who recorded nine sacks on Fields, secured a narrow 13-11 victory over the winless Jets on Sunday. Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass, and Wil Lutz kicked a late field goal to give Denver (4-2) their third consecutive win. The Broncos had traveled directly to London following a comeb ack 21-

AP Photo/David Zalubowski Denver, CO  — The Denver Broncos, who struggled through the first three quarters, mounted an astonishing comeback to defeat the New York Giants 33-32 on Sunday. A last-second 39-yard field goal by Wil Lutz sealed the victory after Denver scored on each of its final five drives. “I lost hope, I ain’t gonna lie. I lost hope,” said Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain. “It was one of those games where we didn’t execute. Going to the film room, there’s a l

Jack Dempsey/AP Photo DENVER — A group of rookies played pivotal roles as the Denver Broncos defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 on Sunday, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Running back R.J. Harvey scored three touchdowns, wide receiver Pat Bryant recorded his first NFL touchdown reception among four passes thrown by quarterback Bo Nix, and first-round pick Jahdae Barron intercepted Dak Prescott for his first career interception. “Our rookies did a great job,” said J.K

AP Photo/Eric Gay HOUSTON — The Denver Broncos extended their winning streak to six games Sunday with an 18-15 victory over the Houston Texans, capped by a last-second 34-yard field goal from Wil Lutz. Quarterback Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes and led a late-game rally, despite struggling against Houston’s top-ranked defense for most of the contest. “It proves that we can win tough games and that our mentality can adjust to find ways to win,” Nix said. “Finding these ugly

ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — The Denver Broncos are proving that winning matters more than style points. On a windy Thursday night in the Rockies, the Broncos narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7, relying heavily on their defense while the offense and special teams faltered. “We’ve got to clean up some of the penalties. We’ve got to clean up the execution, and that is an ongoing thing that probably never ends,” said head coach Sean Payton. “Right now, we’re sitting at ei

AP Photo/David Zalubowski DENVER — Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal as time expired lifted the Denver Broncos to a 22-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, giving the team its eighth consecutive win. Lutz, who had five field goals in the game, recalled a similar situation last year at Kansas City when his kick was blocked. “I was kind of like, shoot, here we are,” Lutz said. “I've been waiting for a game like that.” Broncos head coach Sean Payton noted that last Nove

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images LANDOVER, Md. – In a nail-biting overtime showdown, the Denver Broncos edged past the Washington Commanders, 27-26, thanks to a game-saving play by linebacker Nik Bonitto. Bonitto batted down Marcus Mariota’s pass on a two-point conversion attempt, denying Washington the victory and keeping Denver’s winning streak alive at nine games. The drama unfolded quickly in overtime. After Broncos running back RJ Harvey scored on the first possession, Mariota or