Author: Kyle Fredrickson
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Matt LaFleur calls Sean Payton ‘one of the best offensive minds’ in NFL | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Sean Payton has the respect of Matt LaFleur. The Broncos (11-2) coach and Packers (9-3-1) coach will square off on Sunday at Empower Field in what’s being hyped as a potential Super Bowl preview. On Thursday, LaFleur answered questions from Green Bay media and spoke highly of Payton when asked about their professional…
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Pat Surtain endorses Vance Joseph as NFL head coaching candidate | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Pat Surtain understands the Vance Joseph head coaching hype. Joseph, in his third season as Broncos defensive coordinator, leads one of the best units in football ahead of Week 15 on Sunday against Green Bay. The Broncos rank first in sacks (55), third in total defense (282 yards/game) and fourth in scoring defense…
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Adam Prentice rumbles for NFL career-long gain vs. Raiders: ‘I definitely was trying to score’ | Broncos notebook
Adam Prentice had touchdown dreams on the longest run of his NFL career. The Broncos fullback did not cross the goal line on Sunday in a 24-17 road win over the Raiders. But his 18-yard rumble in the third quarter moved the chains and extended a touchdown drive. It also showcased the growing versatility of…
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Broncos not celebrating end of Chiefs’ AFC West reign quite yet: ‘The Chargers are very much alive’
The Broncos won’t count their chickens before they hatch. There will be a new AFC West champion in 2025 with Kansas City’s nine-year division reign finally over. The Chiefs (6-7) were mathematically eliminated from contention after a Sunday night home loss, 20-10, to Houston. The division-leading Broncos (11-2) paid attention to that result. “We watched…
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Broncos’ Harvey steals spotlight from first-round pick Jeanty in Week 14 win
LAS VEGAS — RJ Harvey stole the show from Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos defeated the Raiders, 24-17, on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in a clash of rookie running backs. Las Vegas selected Jeanty at No. 6 overall (first round) out of Boise State. Denver picked Harvey at No. 60 overall (second round) from Central Florida. Below is how they stacked up in Week 14 of the NFL…
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Broncos WR Marvin Mims returns punt for ‘clutch’ touchdown in road win over Raiders
LAS VEGAS — A buzz started growing on the Broncos’ sideline when Marvin Mims dropped back to return a punt against the Raiders. “We talked about it: Marvin is going to break through and score him a touchdown,” cornerback Patrick Surtain recalled at Allegiant Stadium. “It finally came through in the clutch.” The Broncos won,…
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RJ Harvey growing confident as pass catcher in Sean Payton’s offense | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — RJ Harvey is growing confident as a pass catcher in his rookie Broncos season. The second-round pick enters Week 14 against the Raiders as Denver’s lead running back once again with J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve (foot). Harvey, standing near his locker stall recently at Broncos Park, said he felt like the team…
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Teammates press Pro Bowl case for Devon Key as Broncos’ Special Teams ace
ENGLEWOOD — Devon Key is well aware of the public campaign for his Pro Bowl inclusion as the Broncos’ special teams ace. “I love it,” Key told The Denver Gazette after practice at Broncos Park. It started last week, when P.J. Locke pumped up his fellow safety on social media. Locke (@PjLocke4) posted: “Yooo #BroncosCountry…
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Which AFC team presents greatest challenge to Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams? | Friday Faceoff
Which AFC team presents the greatest challenge to the Broncos’ Super Bowl aspirations? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor Answer: New England Patriots No Broncos fan wants to see Denver travel to play the Patriots on the road in January. And with the remaining schedules for both teams, it’s a possibility. But no matter where they…
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Broncos nominate OL Garett Bolles for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
ENGLEWOOD — Garett Bolles held back tears reflecting on his football journey. The veteran Broncos left tackle was selected Thursday as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. It marks the second time Bolles has been nominated for what the league considers its most prestigious honor. The award is…