Tag: Bo Nix
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Top 10 games in history of Broncos-Chiefs rivalry
Get ready for another thrilling chapter of Broncos-Chiefs history. Denver (8-2) hosts Kansas City (5-4) on Sunday at Empower Field in the 130th all-time meeting between pro football franchises. The rivalry is lopsided in the modern era toward the Chiefs, with a 16-2 record over Denver since 2016. A Broncos win on Sunday puts them…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Who do CU Buffs hire as next athletic director? It’s a no-brainer
Colorado athletic director Rick George gambled on Deion Sanders. It paid off at first. But the table doesn’t stay hot for long. – Bryan, rolling the dice Kiz: Prime Time began in Boulder with a phone call. With the CU football program at rock bottom in October 2022 and looking to fill a job that…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Chiefs
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s game between the Broncos (8-2) and Chiefs (5-4) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense Since the Broncos walloped Dallas 44-24 on Oct. 26, they have had two games of erratic offensive play. But they were able to win at Houston 18-15 and 10-7…
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WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey talks return to Broncos: ‘I’m just excited to be back’
ENGLEWOOD — Lil’Jordan Humphrey is back at Broncos Park. The veteran wide receiver, signed Wednesday from the Giants’ practice squad, rejoined his former team on Thursday in the locker room. Humphrey played 2023 and 2024 in Denver prior to signing with the Giants in March. He expressed gratitude for his Broncos return. “Excitement,” Humphrey said…
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Why QB Bo Nix deletes social media during NFL season | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Good luck finding Bo Nix on Facebook, Instagram or X during the NFL season. The Broncos quarterback on Wednesday explained part of his method to block out external criticism playing a high-pressure position. “For me, it’s quite simple. I delete all my social media,” Nix said after practice at Broncos Park. “I don’t…
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Mark Kiszla: For real? Or frauds? Broncos aren’t legit unless they beat Chiefs
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to talk turkey, because we still don’t know: Are the Broncos for real or frauds? This fight against Kansas City will tell us everything. “We’ll play bigger games,” Denver coach Sean Payton insisted Wednesday, trying to downplay the biggest football showdown in our dusty old cowtown since…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: The case for the Broncos benching Bo Nix in favor of Jarrett Stidham
Bo Nix doesn’t have it. The Broncos are lucky to be 8-2 thanks to the defense. Nix doesn’t set his feet, rushes passes and throws the ball up for grabs. Not sure if it’s mental, but I’m getting Jay Cutler vibes. – U.T., orange and feeling blue Kiz: Pull the trigger! Any NFL quarterback who…
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Broncos’ offense searching for answers after back-to-back duds: ‘We’ve got to pick up the slack’
The celebration of a seventh consecutive victory wrapped up in the Broncos locker room with players filing out Thursday night toward the exit. There was plenty to smile about: an 8-2 record, one of the NFL’s best defenses and a long weekend to rest with pivotal division games on the horizon. Yet tight end Adam…
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Mark Kiszla: Bloated ego of Sean Payton wrecking Broncos’ championship run
The biggest speed bump on the Broncos’ road to the Super Bowl might be the over-inflated, arrogant head of coach Sean Payton. Don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to worry Denver is going to waste a championship-caliber defense through the stubborn offensive cluelessness of the head coach. Watching the Broncos escape Thursday night with…
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Broncos vs. Raiders grades: High marks for defense in Denver’s home victory
The Broncos won their seventh consecutive game Thursday against the Raiders. Here are grades from the 10-7 victory at Empower Field. Offense The Broncos looked sluggish yet again to begin the night with four consecutive three-and-out drives. They didn’t gain a first down until the second quarter when J.K. Dobbins rushed for 13 yards, but…