Tag: Josh Allen
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Patriots’ emerging star Drake Maye presents big challenge for Broncos’ defense
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos conquered the reigning MVP. Next up? The quarterback who might win the next MVP as Denver hosts the New England Patriots and budding star quarterback Drake Maye on Sunday (1 p.m. CBS) with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line. “It’s gonna be a challenge,” Broncos defensive lineman Zach…
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Sean McDermott, Bills left puzzled by controversial interception in overtime
Sean McDermott heard the sentence he desperately didn’t want to hear. “New York has confirmed (the call).” After the most pivotal play in the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win on Saturday — JaQuan McMillian’s heroic interception — McDermott called a timeout. He didn’t want to, but he felt like he had to. After McMillian stole the…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Bills
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Saturday’s divisional playoff game between the Broncos (14-3) and Bills (13-5) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner said Denver quarterback Bo Nix needs to be more aggressive in the playoffs. Expect that to be the case with the…
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Mark Kiszla: Sean Payton must stop the fuddy-duddy football for his Broncos to win the Super Bowl
In the fourth quarter of his professional life, Broncos coach Sean Payton has slowly learned that playing it conservatively only speeds the clock toward the final gun, when the chance to win a championship will be dead and gone. “They say as you get older, maybe you don’t drive in the rain at night,” Payton…
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Mark Kiszla: How Bo Nix can absolve John Elway of his worst football sin
All that stands in the way of the Broncos doing the impossible is a lone dream killer. The Broncos have nothing to fear in the AFC playoffs except Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the last true superhero standing between them and Super Bowl Sunday. Want to know the best reason to believe the football gods…
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Broncos know key is limiting ‘superhero’ plays by Bills QB Josh Allen
ENGLEWOOD — You can’t rest until the clock hits four zeros. From the minute the game kicks off shortly after 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mile High, the Broncos know they must be aware of No. 17 in white at all times. They also know he must feel their presence as much as they’ll feel his.…
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Broncos QB Bo Nix ahead of home playoff debut vs. Bills: ‘I expect it to be extremely loud’
ENGLEWOOD — Bo Nix expects Broncos Country to bring the noise. The second-year quarterback will make his home NFL playoff debut at 2:30 p.m. Saturday when the Broncos play the Bills at Empower Field for a divisional-round matchup. Nix made his NFL postseason debut last year in a 31-7 wild-card road loss in Buffalo. On…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Could top-seeded Broncos get dissed as home underdog in playoffs?
For most of this NFL season, I wanted just a single playoff win for the Broncos. Now it feels like Super Bowl or bust to me. – Chris B., sunny and mild Kiz: With a chip on the shoulder pads now standard issue with every Broncos uniform, this team has leaned into the talk that…
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Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence, not Broncos’ Bo Nix, is second scariest QB in AFC | Cheers and Boos
Cheers… to Trevor Lawrence for a star-making performance. The former No. 1 overall pick and heir apparent out of Clemson has had what can generously be described as an up-and-down first few seasons in the NFL, but he is beginning to look like the franchise savior Jacksonville thought it was getting and Sunday’s performance to…
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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…