Author: Kyle Fredrickson
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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…
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WR Elijah Moore explains why he signed to Broncos’ practice squad
ENGLEWOOD — Wide receiver Elijah Moore completed his first practice with the Broncos on Wednesday and explained why Denver was the right fit. “Obviously, it’s not bad going to a winning team,” Moore told The Denver Gazette with a grin from his new locker room stall. The veteran wide receiver is embracing another change of…
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Examining the Broncos’ path to a No. 1 seed in AFC playoffs
Maybe Sean Payton was right after all. The always-confident Broncos coach proclaimed in August that his 2025 team was among just a handful in his career with a real chance to win a Super Bowl. Now, fast forward four months later. Denver sits atop the AFC West at 10-2 with a shot to earn the…
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Broncos signing WR Elijah Moore to practice squad
The Broncos signed free agent wide receiver Elijah Moore to their practice squad Tuesday and waived wide receiver Kyrese Rowan in a corresponding move. Moore, 25, is a 2021 second-round NFL draft pick (Ole Miss) with 70 career games played between the Jets, Browns and Bills. He caught nine passes for 112 yards in nine…
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Evan Engram enjoys breakout performance in win over Commanders | Broncos notebook
The Denver Broncos do not beat the Washington Commanders on Sunday without the heroics of tight end Evan Engram. The Broncos faced first-and-10 at the Denver 48-yard line, on the third play of overtime, when quarterback Bo Nix received a shotgun snap with Engram to his right in the slot. Engram drew linebacker Bobby Wagner…
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Throw of the Year? Bo Nix’s falling touchdown pass stuns Commanders
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix delivered a candidate for NFL throw of the year in a Sunday night road overtime victory over the Washington Commanders. The Broncos escaped 27-26 for a ninth consecutive win and improved their record to 10-2. “We’ve got incredible belief,” Nix told reporters at Northwest Stadium. “No matter what, we just kind…