Tag: National Football League Rivalries
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Justin Fields’ strong start not enough to make Denver Broncos rue 2021 draft decision
George Paton’s decision during the 2021 NFL Draft didn’t look good for much of Sunday’s game, but his guys got the last laugh in the Broncos’ 31-28 win Sunday in Chicago. After Drew Lock, Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien and quarterback-turned-receiver-turned-quarterback Kendall Hinton split the starts at quarterback in 2020, Denver’s general manager still needed a…
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Russell Wilson wearing blinders after Denver Broncos drop to 0-3 in Miami
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The blinders are on for Russell Wilson and the Broncos. After stumbling out of the gates to an 0-3 start, Denver’s starting quarterback is looking at the rest of the season like a 14-game race. “There’s also a lot of perspective to understand that 0-3…
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Brandon Johnson feeling ‘blessed’ ahead of first full season with Denver Broncos
ENGLEWOOD – Brandon Johnson experienced enough as a rookie to feel like he can make a leap in year two. Johnson, a wide receiver who signed with Denver as undrafted free agent last year, was waived with an injury designation prior to the season. He rejoined the Broncos as a member of the practice squad,…
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Broncos’ Week 16: What you need to know before their matchup against the Raiders
The Broncos and Raiders meet up again this week, this time in Las Vegas. The Raiders took the first meeting at Empower Field earlier this season, beating the Broncos 34-24. Now, heading into Week 16, both teams are 7-7 and in the hunt for a playoff spot. Teddy Bridgewater ‘highly unlikely’ to play vs. Raiders;…
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AFC playoff picture: Here’s where the Broncos currently stand
DENVER — A loss on Sunday put a damper on the Broncos’ playoff hopes. But, with three games left, they still have a shot of making it to the postseason. At 7-7, the Broncos are now in third place in the AFC West, behind the Chiefs and the Chargers. They have the Raiders, Rams and Chiefs…
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Broncos analysis: 3 takeaways from the Broncos’ disappointing loss to the Eagles
DENVER — The Broncos had arguably their most disappointing loss of the season Sunday, falling to the Eagles, 30-13, and dropping to 5-5 on the year. Here are three takeaways from the game: Gordon’s fumble proves costly Facing a fourth and 1 on the Eagles’ 23-yard-line, Broncos running back Melvin Gordon appeared to have gotten a…
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Von Miller’s top 5 greatest moments in a Broncos uniform
The end of an era. According to reports, Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller has been traded to the Los Angeles Rams, ending Miller’s 11-year run with the Broncos. Miller will go down as one of the greatest Broncos of all time, setting a franchise record with 110.5 sacks in his Denver career. Here’s Miller’s top…
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3 keys to a Broncos’ victory over the Ravens: Slow down Lamar Jackson
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ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos are 3-0 for the first time since 2016 and hope to become 4-0 against the 2-1 Ravens at Empower Field. Here are three keys to a Broncos victory Sunday: Slow down Lamar Jackson The Ravens quarterback is one of the most electric players in football, often using his legs to make…
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Denver Broncos running backs Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III run for touchdowns, rue missed opportunities in front of end zone
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Javonte Williams picked a good time to learn a lesson. The Broncos rookie running back scored his first career touchdown in Sunday’s 26-0 win over the New York Jets and was close to adding a second. With Denver up three possessions in the final minutes of its third straight win to open the season, the…
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Home again: Broncos players, coaches excited to play again in front of full capacity crowd at Empower Field
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ENGLEWOOD — Six years ago, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater learned how intimidating a full Empower Field at Mile High can be for opposing teams. Then-Minnesota’s starting quarterback, Bridgewater and the Vikings had a rough day, falling 23-20 with Minnesota’s offense struggling to move the ball throughout the day. Now a Bronco, Bridgewater is excited to experience Broncos…