Tag: afc west
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Mark Kiszla: How Bo Nix can bulldoze smoldering remains of Chiefs Kingdom
The first week of the NFL season is a liar, but want to know the honest truth? Here is the Broncos’ big chance to go to Kansas City and not only burn what remains of Chiefs Kingdom to the ground, but scatter the ashes to the wind. For the first time in nearly a decade,…
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Does AFC West still belong to Chiefs… or is it Broncos’ to lose? | 2026 Broncos Preview
Kansas City strung together nine straight AFC West titles before the Broncos broke the Chiefs’ stranglehold on the division last season. Whether Denver’s breakthrough last season was a changing of the guard or a blip in the Patrick Mahomes era will be determined this season in what’s become an increasingly competitive division. Here’s where each…
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The Broncos will start… 2-3 in our schedule predictions | 2026 Broncos Preview
Breaking down the 2026 Broncos schedule: Week 1: Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Sept. 14, 6:15 p.m. (ABC) Better to visit Arrowhead in September as opposed to December, but the Chiefs have something to prove after missing the postseason. The pick: Chiefs 17, Broncos 14 (Record 0-1) Week 2: Jacksonville Jaguars at Broncos Sunday,…
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After ‘incredible’ turnaround under Sean Payton, Broncos face Bills in first home playoff game in 10 years
When 2023 arrived, the Broncos were a mess. They had just gotten over the disastrous coaching run of Nathaniel Hackett, who didn’t last a full season. Russell Wilson, not long after being signed to a five-year, $245 million contract extension, didn’t look to be the answer at quarterback. Then Sean Payton arrived. Payton, on Feb.…
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Center Sam Mustipher comes ‘full circle’ in return to Broncos after being released in 2024
On April 4, 2024, after the Broncos lost starting center Lloyd Cushenberry in free agency, they signed veteran Sam Mustipher, a former starter with Chicago. Many thought Mustipher would end up being the Broncos’ starter in 2024 since the two other centers on the roster were both inexperienced, in Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth. But…
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Broncos win AFC West for first time since 2015
The Broncos have reached their first goal this season. When Denver clinched a playoff spot two weeks ago, head coach Sean Payton made a point of saying that “goal one is try to go win your division” and not just make the postseason. Well, on Saturday, the Broncos won the AFC West for the first…
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Broncos’ Zach Allen thrilled at J.J. Watt reaching out to welcome him to exclusive club | NFL Insider
After Zach Allen had his 40th quarterback hit of the season two weeks ago, it didn’t take long for J.J. Watt to reach out to his former teammate. The defensive linemen were Arizona teammates in 2021 and 2022. Watt was thrilled when Allen, now with the Broncos, joined him Dec. 14 against Green Bay to…
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Broncos center Alex Forsyth bounces back from 2024’s ‘bad play’ at Kansas City, gets game ball
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Alex Forsyth took the field Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium, his mind drifted back to what happened there one year and 45 days earlier. On Nov. 10, 2024, Forsyth was on the left side of the Broncos’ line when Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal bowled him over and blocked…
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Cheers to stress eating Christmas cookies with Broncos one win from AFC’s No. 1 seed | Boos and cheers
Two cheers and two boos on the Broncos’ 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday: Cheers… … to stress eating Christmas cookies when the Chiefs’ third-string QB is beating the Broncos in the third quarter of a must-win game. And cheers to Bo Nix for the 14-play, 73-yard touchdown drive…
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Broncos at Chiefs grades: Ball control offense powers Denver to Christmas win
The Denver Broncos (13-3) defeated the Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) on Christmas night at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Here are grades on the Broncos’ performance from Thursday’s 20-13 win: Offense It’s not about style points with the Broncos offense. Denver only scored 20 points and won by seven despite having the ball for over…