Loading AI tools
65th season in franchise history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2024 season is the Denver Broncos' 55th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 65th overall. It will also be their fourth under the leadership of general manager George Paton, their third under the ownership of the Walton-Penner family group and their second under head coach Sean Payton. They attempt to improve on their 8–9 record from last year, make the playoffs after an eight-year absence, and end their eight-year AFC West title drought. This is their first season without Justin Simmons since 2015, as he was released on March 7.
2024 Denver Broncos season | |
---|---|
Owner | Rob Walton |
General manager | George Paton |
Head coach | Sean Payton |
Home field | Empower Field at Mile High |
Results | |
Record | 4–3 |
Division place | 3rd AFC West |
Uniform | |
Position | Previous coach | Replacement | Source(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Defensive line coach | Marcus Dixon | Jamar Cain | [1][2] |
Defensive backs coach | Christian Parker | Jim Leonhard | [1] |
Senior offensive assistant | None | Pete Carmichael Jr. | [3] |
All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts. Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 13—the first day of the 2024 league year.[4][5]
Position | Player | Notes |
---|---|---|
RB | Tyler Badie | waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[7] promoted to the active roster on September 25[8] |
QB | Ben DiNucci | waived May 8[9] |
WR | Phillip Dorsett | released May 10,[10] re-signed May 13,[11] released August 26[6] |
DE | Jordan Jackson | |
T | Demontrey Jacobs | waived August 27[6] |
S | Devon Key | |
NT | Rashard Lawrence | released May 10[10] |
S | Tanner McCalister | waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[7] promoted to the active roster on October 12[12] waived October 15[13] |
LB | Durell Nchami | designated as waived/injured on August 27[14] |
LB | Ronnie Perkins | designated as waived/injured on August 6,[15] released on September 17[16] |
T | Will Sherman | waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[7] released October 9[17] |
WR | David Sills | released August 27,[14] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
S | Keidron Smith | |
CB | Reese Taylor | waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
Position | Player | Tag | 2024 team | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
WR | Michael Bandy | ERFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 6,[18] waived August 27[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
FB | Michael Burton | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 13,[19] released August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[7] promoted to the active roster on September 11[20] |
C | Lloyd Cushenberry | UFA | Tennessee Titans | signed with the Titans on March 13[21] |
T | Cameron Fleming | UFA | Denver Broncos | signed to the practice squad on October 8[22] |
LB | Jonas Griffith | RFA | TBD | re-signed February 14,[3] released August 27[14] |
DE | Jonathan Harris | UFA | Miami Dolphins | originally an RFA, signed with the Dolphins on March 15[23] |
WR | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 14,[24] released August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[7] promoted to the active roster on September 21[25] |
LB | Josey Jewell | UFA | Carolina Panthers | signed with the Panthers on March 13[26] |
S | P. J. Locke | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 11[27] |
PK | Wil Lutz | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 12[28] |
CB | Fabian Moreau | UFA | Minnesota Vikings | signed with the Vikings on July 30[29] |
LB | Ben Niemann | UFA | Detroit Lions | signed with the Lions on June 10[30] |
NT | Mike Purcell | UFA | New England Patriots | signed with the Patriots on August 1[31] |
LB | Justin Strnad | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 21[32] |
TE | Adam Trautman | UFA | Denver Broncos | re-signed March 13[33] |
RB | Dwayne Washington | UFA | TBD | |
CB | K'Waun Williams | UFA | TBD | |
Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA): Players with four or more accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season Restricted Free Agent (RFA): Players with three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season Exclusive-Rights Free Agent (ERFA): Players with two or fewer accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season |
Position | Player | 2023 team(s) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
RB | Salvon Ahmed | Miami Dolphins | signed to the practice squad on October 1,[34] released October 8[35] |
LB | Kwon Alexander | Pittsburgh Steelers | signed to the practice squad on September 25[36] |
LB | Cody Barton | Washington Commanders | signed March 18[37] |
DE | Angelo Blackson | Jacksonville Jaguars | signed April 15,[38] released August 26[39] |
LB | Zach Cunningham | Philadelphia Eagles | signed to the practice squad on September 25[40] |
WR | Kaden Davis | Arizona Cardinals | signed to the practice squad on September 11,[20] released October 1,[34]
assigned to the practice squad on October 8,[41] released October 14[42] |
C | Dieter Eiselen | Houston Texans | signed to the practice squad on October 8[43] |
LB | Andrew Farmer | Los Angeles Chargers | signed to the practice squad on September 17[44] |
P | Trenton Gill | Chicago Bears | signed May 15,[45] waived August 26[6] |
CB | Kaleb Hayes | Jacksonville Jaguars | claimed off waivers from the Giants on August 12,[46] waived August 26[39] |
S | Brandon Jones | Miami Dolphins | signed March 14[47] |
TE | Hunter Kampmoyer | Los Angeles Chargers | signed August 2,[48] waived August 27[6] |
C | Sam Mustipher | Baltimore Ravens | signed April 4,[49] released August 27[14] |
TE | Donald Parham | Los Angeles Chargers | signed to the practice squad on August 28[50] |
WR | A. T. Perry | New Orleans Saints | signed to the practice squad on October 8[51] |
T | Matt Peart | New York Giants | signed March 20[52] |
WR | Josh Reynolds | Detroit Lions | signed March 28[53] |
DT | Malcolm Roach | New Orleans Saints | signed March 14[54] |
LB | Andre Smith | Atlanta Falcons | signed June 13,[55] released August 26[39] |
G | Calvin Throckmorton | Carolina Panthers Tennessee Titans | signed April 1,[56] released August 27,[14] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
LB | Dondrea Tillman | Birmingham Stallions (UFL) | signed June 20,[57] waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[7] promoted to the active roster on September 18[58] |
CB | Levi Wallace | Pittsburgh Steelers | signed April 22[59] |
LB | Kristian Welch | Green Bay Packers | signed August 29,[60] released October 15[13] |
Position | Player | Notes |
---|---|---|
DE | Elijah Garcia | waived August 27[6] |
G | Nick Gargiulo | waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
CB | Art Green | waived August 26[61] |
DE | Matt Henningsen | waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
LB | Thomas Incoom | waived August 27[6] |
WR | Brandon Johnson | waived August 27[6] |
TE | Chris Manhertz | released March 7[62] |
WR | Tim Patrick | released August 27[63] |
RB | Samaje Perine | released August 27[63] |
S | Justin Simmons | released March 7[64] |
S | Caden Sterns | released August 5[65] |
WR | Jalen Virgil | waived August 27[6] |
QB | Russell Wilson | contract terminated on March 4, released March 13[66] |
Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 12 | Bo Nix | QB | Oregon | |
2 | 45 | Traded to New Orleans[upper-alpha 1] | |||
3 | 76 | Jonah Elliss | DE | Utah | |
81 | Traded to Seattle[upper-alpha 2] | From New Orleans[upper-alpha 1] | |||
4 | 102 | Troy Franklin | WR | Oregon | From Seattle[upper-alpha 3] |
113 | Traded to N.Y. Jets[upper-alpha 4] | ||||
121 | Traded to Seattle[upper-alpha 3] | From Miami[upper-alpha 5] | |||
5 | 136 | Traded to Seattle[upper-alpha 3] | From Cleveland[upper-alpha 6] | ||
145 | Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | Missouri | From N.Y. Jets[upper-alpha 4] | |
147 | Audric Estimé | RB | Notre Dame | ||
6 | 189 | Traded to L.A. Rams[upper-alpha 7] | |||
203 | Traded to N.Y. Jets[upper-alpha 8] | From Cleveland[upper-alpha 6] | |||
207 | Traded to Seattle[upper-alpha 3] | From San Francisco[upper-alpha 9] | |||
7 | 232 | Traded to San Francisco[upper-alpha 9] | |||
235 | Devaughn Vele | WR | Utah | From Seattle[upper-alpha 3] | |
239 | Traded to New Orleans[upper-alpha 10] | From L.A. Rams[upper-alpha 7] | |||
256 | Nick Gargiulo | C | South Carolina | From N.Y. Jets[upper-alpha 8] |
Draft trades
All undrafted free agents were signed on May 10,[77] unless otherwise noted.
Player | Position | College | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Cam Allen | S | Purdue | waived May 15[45] |
Jaylon Allen | LB | Memphis | designated as waived/injured on August 14[78] |
Levelle Bailey | LB | Fresno State | waived August 29,[60] assigned to the practice squad on August 30,[79] promoted to the active roster on October 8[80] |
Omar Brown | S | Nebraska | waived August 26[39] |
Nik Constantinou | P | Texas A&M | waived May 13[11] |
Frank Crum | T | Wyoming | made the Week 1 roster[81] |
Oliver Jervis | G | Colorado State | signed August 1,[82] waived August 26[39] |
Dylan Leonard | TE | Georgia Tech | waived June 13[55] |
Brandon Matterson | DE | UTSA | waived August 2[48] |
Jordan Miller | NT | SMU | waived August 27,[14] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
Alec Mock | LB | Air Force | waived June 20,[57] signed August 6,[15] waived August 12,[46] signed August 14,[78] waived August 26[39] |
Quinton Newsome | CB | Nebraska | signed May 13,[11] waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[7] released October 8,[80] signed to the practice squad on October 14[42] |
Lincoln Victor | WR | Washington State | waived May 13[11] |
Blake Watson | RB | Memphis | made the Week 1 roster,[81] waived October 17 |
Thomas Yassmin | TE | Utah | signed as part of the International Player Pathway Program,[77] waived August 27,[6] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[7] |
On August 5, defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike was reinstated by the NFL, after serving a one-year suspension for violating the league's gambling policy.[83]
Trade partner | Broncos give | Broncos receive | Source |
---|---|---|---|
New York Jets | 2026 sixth-round selection | DE John Franklin-Myers | [84] |
Position | Player | Time & type of injury | Games missed | Source(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
RB | Tyler Badie | back, Week 4 | injured reserve, Week 5–present | [85][86] |
T | Quinn Bailey | ankle, training camp | injured reserve, will miss the entire 2024 season | [82] |
LB | Baron Browning | foot, Week 2 | injured reserve, Week 3–6 | [87] |
RB | Audric Estimé | ankle, Week 1 | injured reserve, Weeks 2–5 | [20][12] |
CB | Damarri Mathis | high ankle sprain, preseason | injured reserve, Weeks 1–6 | [88] |
T | Mike McGlinchey | MCL sprain, Week 2 | injured reserve, Week 3–6 | [89] |
T | Alex Palczewski | high ankle sprain, Week 5 | Weeks 6–7 | [90][91] |
LB | Ronnie Perkins | undisclosed, training camp | injured reserve, Weeks 1–2 | [92] |
WR | Josh Reynolds | finger, Week 5 | injured reserve, Week 6–present | [90][12] |
LB | Drew Sanders | ruptured Achilles tendon, offseason workouts | PUP list, Week 1–present | [93] |
LB | Alex Singleton | ruptured ACL, Week 3 | season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 4 | [94] |
S | JL Skinner | ankle, Week 2 | Weeks 3–4 | [95] |
CB | Patrick Surtain II | concussion, Week 6 | Week 7 | [96] |
S | Delarrin Turner-Yell | ruptured ACL, 2023 Week 17 | PUP list, Week 1–present | [97] |
WR | Devaughn Vele | ribs, Week 1 | Weeks 2–3 | [98] |
C | Luke Wattenberg | ankle, Week 5 | injured reserve, Week 6–present | [90][12] |
2024 Denver Broncos standard elevations | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Position | Name | Week(s) | Source(s) | ||
LB | Kwon Alexander | 7 | [99] | ||
RB | Tyler Badie | 2, 3 | [100][101] | ||
LB | Levelle Bailey | 4, 5 | [102][86] | ||
FB | Michael Burton | 1 | [103] | ||
T | Cameron Fleming | 6 | [12] | ||
WR | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | 1, 2 | [103][100] | ||
S | Tanner McCalister | 3, 4 | [101][102] | ||
G | Calvin Throckmorton | 6, 7 | [12][99] |
On April 22, the Broncos unveiled a new set of uniforms known as The "Mile High Collection"—the team's first uniform change since 1997.[104] The team also unveiled their 1977 throwback jerseys which includes the royal blue "D" helmets.[105]
|
|
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | August 11 | at Indianapolis Colts | W 34–30 | 1–0 | Lucas Oil Stadium | Recap |
2 | August 18 | Green Bay Packers | W 27–2 | 2–0 | Empower Field at Mile High | Recap |
3 | August 25 | Arizona Cardinals | W 38–12 | 3–0 | Empower Field at Mile High | Recap |
Week | Date | Time (MT) | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | TV | Recap |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | September 8 | 2:05 p.m. | at Seattle Seahawks | L 20–26 | 0–1 | Lumen Field | CBS | Recap |
2 | September 15 | 2:25 p.m. | Pittsburgh Steelers | L 6–13 | 0–2 | Empower Field at Mile High | CBS | Recap |
3 | September 22 | 11:00 a.m. | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26–7 | 1–2 | Raymond James Stadium | Fox | Recap |
4 | September 29 | 11:00 a.m. | at New York Jets | W 10–9 | 2–2 | MetLife Stadium | CBS | Recap |
5 | October 6 | 2:05 p.m. | Las Vegas Raiders | W 34–18 | 3–2 | Empower Field at Mile High | Fox | Recap |
6 | October 13 | 2:05 p.m. | Los Angeles Chargers | L 16–23 | 3–3 | Empower Field at Mile High | CBS | Recap |
7 | October 17 | 6:15 p.m. | at New Orleans Saints | W 33–10 | 4–3 | Caesars Superdome | Prime Video | Recap |
8 | October 27 | 2:25 p.m. | Carolina Panthers | Empower Field at Mile High | CBS | |||
9 | November 3 | 11:00 a.m. | at Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | CBS | |||
10 | November 10 | 11:00 a.m. | at Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | CBS | |||
11 | November 17 | 2:05 p.m. | Atlanta Falcons | Empower Field at Mile High | Fox | |||
12 | November 24 | 2:05 p.m. | at Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | CBS | |||
13 | December 2 | 6:15 p.m. | Cleveland Browns | Empower Field at Mile High | ESPN | |||
14 | Bye | |||||||
15 | December 15 | 2:25 p.m. | Indianapolis Colts | Empower Field at Mile High | CBS | |||
16 | December 22 | 2:05 p.m. | at Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | Fox | |||
17 | December 28/29 | TBD | at Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | TBD | |||
18 | January 4/5 | TBD | Kansas City Chiefs | Empower Field at Mile High | TBD |
Notes
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
Seahawks | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 26 |
Game information | ||
---|---|---|
|
at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
For the second time in three seasons, the Broncos kicked off their season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos' defense forced an interception off Seahawks' quarterback Geno Smith on the game's opening possession; however, the Broncos were forced to settle for a 35-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. The Seahawks responded near the end of the second quarter, with a 50-yard field goal by placekicker Jason Myers. Early in the second quarter, the Broncos' offense reached the Seahawks's 21-yard line on their next possession; however, rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the team's first-round draft selection, was intercepted by Julian Love at the 1-yard line. On the Seahawks' next play from scrimmage, guard Anthony Bradford was penalized for offensive holding in the end zone. For a second time, the Broncos advanced deep into Seahawks' territory, but were once again forced to settle another short field goal by Lutz—from 30 yards out. The Seahawks took a 9–8 lead, with Smith rushing for a 34-yard touchdown, with an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt. The Broncos went three-and-out, and punter Riley Dixon pinned the Seahawks back to their own 1-yard line, with a 65-yard punt. The Broncos' defense recorded their second safety of the second quarter, with defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Jonathon Cooper tackling Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet in the end zone. Following an exchange of punts, Lutz added a 45-yard field goal to give the Broncos a 13–9 lead at halftime.[106]
After the Broncos went three-and-out to start the second half, the Seahawks reeled off 17 unanswered points. First, running back Kenneth Walker III ran up the middle for a 23-yard touchdown. After Broncos' running back Jaleel McLaughlin lost a fumble near midfield, Myers added a 28-yard field goal. After another three-and-out by the Broncos' offense, Smith connected with Charbonnet on a 30-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the fourth quarter, giving the Seahawks a 26–13 lead. With 5:37 left in the fourth quarter, Nix was intercepted by Tariq Woolen near midfield. After forcing a Seahawks' punt, the Broncos finally reached the end zone, with Nix scrambling for a 4-yard touchdown run with 2:17 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, the Broncos were unable to prevent the Seahawks from running out the clock, as Smith completed a game-clinching 9-yard pass to wide receiver Tyler Lockett on a 3rd-and-6. In his NFL debut, Nix completed 26 passed in 42 attempts for 138 yards, but the Broncos' offense went 5-for-18 on third down and struggled against the Seahawks' defense.[106]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Game information | ||
---|---|---|
|
at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
The Broncos' offense struggled against the Steelers' defense, failed to score a touchdown, and only converted twice on third down in 12 attempts, in a 13–6 loss. Steelers' quarterback Justin Fields threw a 5-yard touchdown to tight end Darnell Washington in the first quarter—the game's only touchdown—and placekicker Chris Boswell added two field goals—a 22-yarder just before halftime, followed by a 53-yarder in the third quarter. The Broncos trailed 10–0 midway through the third quarter, and had a 1st-and-goal at the Steelers' 7-yard line, following a 49-yard pass completion from quarterback Bo Nix to wide receiver Josh Reynolds. However, Nix was intercepted in the end zone for a touchback two plays later. The Broncos were forced to settle for two field goals by placekicker Wil Lutz in the fourth quarter—a 35-yarder, followed by a 29-yarder at the two-minute warning. After forcing a Steelers' punt and exhausting all of their team timeouts, the Broncos attempted a rally with only 9 seconds remaining, but Nix was intercepted at the Steelers' 40-yard line, ending the game.[107]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | 14 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Game information | ||
---|---|---|
|
at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
The Broncos jumped out to a 17–0 lead over the Buccaneers, with a pair of rushing touchdowns—a 3-yarder by quarterback Bo Nix, followed by a 1-yarder by running back Jaleel McLaughlin and a 43-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz in the second quarter. The latter touchdown occurred after an interception of Buccaneers' quarterback Baker Mayfield. Following a fumble by Broncos' running back Javonte Williams, Mayfield got the Buccaneers on the scoreboard, with a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Godwin just after the two-minute warning. The Broncos' defense held the Buccaneers scoreless for the remainder of the game, and in the process, sacking Mayfield seven times. Lutz added three more field goals—one just before halftime and two in the fourth quarter.[108]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Jets | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
Game information | ||
---|---|---|
|
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
A scoreless first quarter in rainy conditions featured a defensive struggle, including a forced fumble off Jets' running back Garrett Wilson by the Broncos' defense at the Jets' 30-yard line. However, the Broncos were unable to take advantage of the turnover on their first possession as the result of an offensive pass interference penalty and a loss of 4 yards. The Broncos' offense went three-and-out on three of their next four possessions, and did not earn their first first-down until the 10:15 mark of the second quarter. Two field goals by Jets' placekicker Greg Zuerlein—a 23-yarder at the beginning of the second quarter and a 35-yarder at the end of the first half—gave the Jets a 6–0 halftime lead. The first field goal occurred after a lost fumble by Broncos' running back Tyler Badie and a false start penalty after the Jets had a 4th-and-goal at the 1-yard line. By halftime, Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix had –7 yards on 15 pass attempts.[109]
Following an exchange of punts to start the second half, Nix finally threw his first touchdown pass of the season—an 8-yarder to wide receiver Courtland Sutton in the back of the end zone. The Jets retook the lead on their next possession, with Zuerlein's third field goal of the game—a 40-yarder early in the fourth quarter. The Broncos responded, with a 47-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz at the 8:59 mark of the fourth quarter. Following another exchange of punts, the Jets were attempting to take the lead just after the two-minute warning, and faced a 4th-and-10 at their own 45-yard line. However, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sacked for a 10-yard loss—one of five sacks by the Broncos' defense. The Broncos had a chance to run out the clock; however, after gaining only three yards, Lutz missed wide-right on a 50-yard field goal that would have forced the Jets to score a touchdown. With 1:27 remaining in the game, the Jets' final possession of the game started at their own 40-yard line. Five plays later, Zuerlein had an opportunity for a game-winning 50-yard field goal; however, like Lutz, Zuerlein's 50-yard field goal attempt also missed wide-right, sealing the win for the Broncos.[109]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raiders | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 18 |
Broncos | 0 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
Game information | ||
---|---|---|
|
at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
The Raiders took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter, with quarterback Gardner Minshew connecting with tight end Brock Bowers on a 57-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 40-yard field goal by placekicker Daniel Carlson. After a 51-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz got the Broncos on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, the Raiders marched down the field, and were threatening to add to their lead, with a first-and-goal at the 5-yard line. However, Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II changed the momentum of the game, with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown off Minshew. After both teams exchange punts, a 44-yard field goal by Lutz just before halftime gave the Broncos the lead for good, and in the second half, quarterback Bo Nix accounted for three touchdowns— two passing, and another on a 1-yard sneak—capping off 34 unanswered points by the Broncos. It was the most points that the Broncos scored in a single game since 2021. The Raiders attempted a rally, with a 3-yard touchdown run by running back Ameer Abdullah (with a successful two-point conversion) with four minutes remaining in the game, but the Broncos' lead was too much for the Raiders to overcome. With the win, the Broncos snapped an 8-game losing streak against the Raiders. In addition, Nix became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to win three consecutive games.[110]
Note: The Broncos debuted their new orange throwback uniforms, which the team had not worn since 2001.[110][111]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Game information | ||
---|---|---|
|
at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
Throughout the first three quarters, the Chargers built a 23–0 lead and dominated the time of possession by a 2-to-1 ratio over the Broncos. The Chargers converted two Broncos' turnovers—an interception off Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix and a fumble by running back Javonte Williams—into 10 points. Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II left the game after suffering a concussion on the first defensive play from scrimmage, and the defense was unable to get off the field, surrendering three field goals by Chargers' placekicker Cameron Dicker and two touchdowns—a 38-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver Kimani Vidal and a 4-yard rush by running back J. K. Dobbins. In addition, the Broncos did not force a Chargers' punt until the initial possession of the second half. The Broncos' offense struggled against the Chargers' defense, failing to advance past midfield on seven of their first eight possessions. The Broncos' best offensive play—a 46-yard pass completion from Nix to wide receiver Courtland Sutton to the Chargers' 16-yard line just before halftime—was negated by an offensive holding penalty on guard Quinn Meinerz.[112]
The Broncos' finally got on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, with Nix connecting on a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Troy Franklin in the back of the end zone. After forcing a Chargers' punt, Nix threw his next touchdown pass—a 15-yarder to Sutton in the back of the end zone. However, the two-point conversion attempt, which would have pulled the Broncos to within a one-score deficit, was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 23–13 at the 5:27 mark of the fourth quarter. After forcing one more Chargers' punt, and without any timeouts, the Broncos narrowed the Chargers' lead to 23–16, with a 40-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. However, the onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, ending the Broncos' rally attempt.[112]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | 3 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 33 |
Saints | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Game information | ||
---|---|---|
|
at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Broncos' running back Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns, linebacker Cody Barton returned a fumble for a touchdown and placekicker Wil Lutz kicked four field goals, in a 33–10 win over the Saints. The Broncos accumulated 225 rushing yards, the most in a single game since 2013, and the defense recorded six sacks of Saints' quarterback Spencer Rattler, who was starting in place of the injured Derek Carr. The game marked Broncos' head coach Sean Payton's return to New Orleans, where he coached the Saints from 2006–2021.[113]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
AFC West | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
Kansas City Chiefs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 118 | 85 | W5 |
Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | 2–1 | 2–2 | 91 | 66 | W1 |
Denver Broncos | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 1–1 | 2–2 | 145 | 106 | W1 |
Las Vegas Raiders | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 0–2 | 2–3 | 109 | 163 | L2 |
# | Team | Division | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | SOS | SOV | STK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division leaders | |||||||||||
1 | Kansas City Chiefs | West | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1–0 | 3–0 | .500 | .500 | W5 |
2 | Houston Texans | South | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 2–0 | 4–0 | .514 | .433 | W3 |
3[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] | Baltimore Ravens | North | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 1–0 | 2–2 | .571 | .542 | W4 |
4[lower-alpha 2] | Buffalo Bills | East | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 2–0 | 3–2 | .457 | .304 | W1 |
Wild cards | |||||||||||
5[lower-alpha 1] | Pittsburgh Steelers | North | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 0–0 | 3–1 | .528 | .542 | W1 |
6 | Los Angeles Chargers | West | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | 2–1 | 2–2 | .533 | .368 | W1 |
7 | Denver Broncos | West | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 1–1 | 2–2 | .476 | .400 | W1 |
In the hunt | |||||||||||
8 | Indianapolis Colts | South | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 1–2 | 2–2 | .543 | .529 | W1 |
9 | Miami Dolphins | East | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | 1–1 | 2–2 | .345 | .167 | W1 |
10[lower-alpha 3] | New York Jets | East | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 1–1 | 2–2 | .514 | .182 | L3 |
11[lower-alpha 3] | Las Vegas Raiders | West | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 0–2 | 2–3 | .472 | .417 | L3 |
12[lower-alpha 3] | Cincinnati Bengals | North | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 0–1 | 0–3 | .486 | .250 | W1 |
13 | Tennessee Titans | South | 1 | 4 | 0 | .200 | 0–1 | 1–2 | .517 | .400 | L1 |
14[lower-alpha 4] | Cleveland Browns | North | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 0–0 | 1–1 | .429 | .167 | L3 |
15[lower-alpha 4] | New England Patriots | East | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 0–2 | 1–3 | .486 | .333 | L5 |
16[lower-alpha 4] | Jacksonville Jaguars | South | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 1–1 | 1–4 | .543 | .500 | L1 |
Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 5] | |||||||||||
Category | Player(s) | Value |
---|---|---|
Passing yards | Bo Nix | 1,246 |
Passing touchdowns | Bo Nix | 5 |
Rushing yards | Javonte Williams | 301 |
Rushing touchdowns | Bo Nix | 3 |
Receptions | Javonte Williams | 23 |
Receiving yards | Courtland Sutton | 277 |
Receiving touchdowns | Courtland Sutton | 2 |
Points | Wil Lutz | 63 |
Kickoff return yards | Marvin Mims | 129 |
Punt return yards | Marvin Mims | 176 |
Tackles | Brandon Jones | 49 |
Sacks | Nik Bonitto | 5 |
Forced fumbles | five tied | 1 |
Interceptions | Patrick Surtain II | 2 |
Team statistics updated through Week 7.
Source for this section: Denver Broncos' official website.[114]
|
|
|
League statistics updated through Week 6.
Source for this section: Pro-Football Reference.[115]
Recipient | Award(s) |
---|---|
Wil Lutz | Week 3: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[116] |
Patrick Surtain II | Week 5: AFC Defensive Player of the Week[117] |
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.