Author: Chris Tomasson
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Broncos-Packers on Sunday will be ‘like playoff football’ and could be a Super Bowl preview
ENGLEWOOD – It was 28 seasons ago that quarterback John Elway had his famous “Helicopter” play and running back Terrell Davis fought off migraine headaches to be the MVP of Super Bowl XXXII as Denver defeated Green Bay 31-24. Could the Broncos and the Packers be heading toward a Super Bowl rematch? The teams meet…
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Broncos WR Marvin Mims named AFC special teams player of the week
The first punt return for a touchdown in the three-year career of Marvin Mims Jr. earned him Wednesday the award for AFC special teams player of the week. The Broncos wide receiver returned a second-quarter punt 48 yards for a touchdown in their 24-17 win Sunday at Las Vegas. The score gave Denver the lead…
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Broncos make moves on practice squad by signing Sincere McCormick, re-signing Kyrese Rowan | Broncos notebook
The Broncos have gotten this week’s practice squad in order. The Broncos on Tuesday officially signed running back Sincere McCormick after he agreed to a deal Monday, re-signed wide receiver Kyrese Rowan and released offensive lineman Marques Cox. Rowan had been released from the practice squad Dec. 1 after the Broncos signed veteran wide receiver…
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Ex-Broncos LB Brandon Marshall offers ‘good hospitality’ at his Hattie Marie’s restaurant in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — When Brandon Marshall was 13 and growing up in Las Vegas, he was riding in a car with his mother and the two passed a McDonald’s. Marshall remembers an “overwhelming feeling” coming over him. “It was just this gut feeling that, ‘You’re going to own a restaurant one day. You’re going to…
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Denver Broncos ready to ‘test our stuff’ as schedule toughens after 10th straight win
LAS VEGAS – During their 10-game winning streak, the Broncos have fattened up against some losing foes. The schedule, though, is about to change. The Broncos (11-2) next Sunday will face Green Bay (9-3-1) at home in a battle of teams seeking to be a No. 1 seed. After that, they play Jacksonville (9-4) at…
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Sparked by Marvin Mims’ first career punt return for TD, Broncos roll to 24-17 win over Raiders
LAS VEGAS – The Broncos are winning big these days, so it was only appropriate Marvin Mims Jr. did the Mile High Salute on Sunday. The wide receiver did so after his 48-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter gave the Broncos the lead for good in their 24-17 win over Las…
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Broncos rookie D-lineman Sai’vion Jones active in place of injured D.J. Jones
LAS VEGAS – With defensive lineman D.J. Jones out with an ankle injury, rookie Sai’vion Jones was active for just the second time this season Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Sai’vion Jones’ only previous game active was Sept. 29 against Cincinnati. The Broncos elected to activate the rookie over former Air…
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Broncos are winning plenty and celebrate with a disco ball, smoke machine and loud music
When rookie defensive lineman Sai’vion Jones walked into the locker room after the Broncos’ 20-12 season-opening win over Tennessee, he was blinded by the light and the smoke. Jones had not been tipped off beforehand on what the Broncos do in the locker room after wins. There is light coming from a disco ball, a…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos at Raiders
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s game between the Broncos (10-2) and Raiders (2-10) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Offense Denver’s offense has looked more fluid recently. Bo Nix threw for 321 yards in last Sunday’s 27-26 overtime win at Washington and his 616 in the previous two games…
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NFL Insider: Broncos D-lineman Jordan Jackson hasn’t played in two months but seeks to ‘be better each and every day’
Perhaps the Broncos on Sunday will dust off defensive lineman Jordan Jackson. Jackson, the former Air Force star, hasn’t played since Denver’s 21-17 win at Philadelphia on Oct. 5. But with defensive tackle D.J. Jones out against Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium due to an ankle injury, the Broncos likely will activate a sparingly used…