2021 Denver Broncos season

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2021 Denver Broncos season
OwnerEstate of Pat Bowlen
Head coachVic Fangio
General managerGeorge Paton
Home fieldEmpower Field at Mile High
Results
Record7–8
Division place4th AFC West
Uniform
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The 2021 season is the Denver Broncos' 52nd season in the National Football League and the 62nd overall. It is their third under head coach Vic Fangio and their first season under general manager George Paton. This season was the Broncos' first season since 2011 that John Elway didn't serve as general manager, as he announced on January 4, 2021 that he would give up his general manager duties but remain part of the Broncos' personnel, as the president of football operations.

On November 1, linebacker Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for the Rams' second- and third-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.[1] Miller left the team as the franchise record-holder for the most career sacks in Denver Broncos history. He was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and received the first-team All-Pro honor three times. He also received Super Bowl MVP honors in Super Bowl 50 when the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers.

After a Week 12 upset win against the division rival Los Angeles Chargers, they improved on their 5–11 record from the previous season.

Coaching changes[]

  • February 4: Chris Cook was hired as an offensive quality control coach.[2]
  • February 8: Christian Parker was hired as a defensive backs coach. He spent the previous two seasons with the Green Bay Packers as a defensive quality control coach.[3] Parker replaces Renaldo Hill, who departed on January 25 to become the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive coordinator.[4]

Front office changes[]

  • January 3: During halftime of the Broncos' 2020 regular season finale, director of player personnel Matt Russell announced his retirement, after eight seasons in that role.[5]
  • January 4: John Elway announced that he will remain president of football operations, but will relinquish his general manager duties, and led the hiring of a new general manager.[6]
  • January 13: George Paton was hired as the new Broncos' general manager. Paton spent the previous 14 seasons in the Minnesota Vikings' front office, including the previous nine seasons as the Vikings' assistant general manager and the last three as vice president of player personnel.[7]
  • May 21: Darren Mougey was promoted to be Paton’s right-hand man, director of player personnel.[8]

Roster changes[]

Future contracts[]

All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts on January 4, unless noted otherwise. The signings include all ten players who were on the practice squad of the final roster at the end of the 2020 season. Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 17—the first day of the 2021 league year.[9]

Position Player Notes
OT Quinn Bailey waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on November 27[12]
WR Trinity Benson traded to the Detroit Lions on August 31[13]
WR Fred Brown waived February 2[14]
S waived June 7[15]
RB Jeremy Cox waived May 3[16]
RB Damarea Crockett waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on September 22,[17] waived October 26,[18]
assigned to the practice squad on October 27,[19]
promoted to the active roster on December 4[20]
WR Kendall Hinton waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on September 14[21]
TE Jordan Leggett waived February 2[14]
C Patrick Morris signed January 5,[22] waived July 27[23]
OT waived February 2[14]
DT Deyon Sizer designated as waived/injured on August 17[24]

Free agents[]

Unrestricted[]

Position Player 2021 team Notes
LB Jeremiah Attaochu Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 21[25]
CB De'Vante Bausby Las Vegas Raiders signed with the Raiders on June 17[26]
TE Jake Butt Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on June 18[27]
LB Austin Calitro Chicago Bears originally an RFA, signed with the Bears on May 17[28]
LB Anthony Chickillo None retired on July 11[29]
OT Demar Dotson TBD
DT Shelby Harris Denver Broncos re-signed March 15[30]
S Kareem Jackson Denver Broncos contract option for 2021 declined on March 15,[31] re-signed March 24[32]
LB Joseph Jones Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed with the Buccaneers on May 5 [33]
RB Phillip Lindsay Houston Texans originally an RFA, assigned right-of-first-refusal tender on March 16,[34]
tender rescinded on March 18,[35] signed with the Texans on March 19[36]
LB Von Miller Denver Broncos contract option for 2021 picked up on March 16[37]
S Will Parks Kansas City Chiefs signed with the Chiefs on May 6 [38]
S Justin Simmons Denver Broncos assigned franchise tag on March 5,[39] re-signed March 19[40]
CB Kevin Toliver TBD originally an RFA
DE DeMarcus Walker Houston Texans signed with the Texans on April 16[41]
G Elijah Wilkinson Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 23[42]
DT Sylvester Williams TBD

Note: Unrestricted free agents who were originally Restricted free agents (RFA) had three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season, and did not receive a qualifying offer before the start of the 2021 league year on March 17.

Restricted and exclusive-rights[]

Position Player Tag 2021 team Notes
OT Calvin Anderson ERFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[34] re-signed May 17[43]
LB A. J. Johnson RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[34] re-signed May 20[44]
S Trey Marshall RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[34] re-signed May 18,[45]
waived August 31[10]
WR Tim Patrick RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[34] re-signed May 18
WR Diontae Spencer ERFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[34] re-signed April 16[46]
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

Signings[]

Position Player 2020 team(s) Notes
RB Mike Boone Minnesota Vikings signed March 18,[47] placed on injured reserve on September 1,[48]
activated October 16[49]
OT None signed May 17,[43] designated as waived/injured on August 4[50]
QB Case Cookus New York Giants signed May 17,[43] waived May 20[44]
WR Amara Darboh None signed June 17,[51] released August 6[52]
CB Ronald Darby Washington Football Team signed March 17[53]
CB None signed August 2,[54] waived August 17,[24]
assigned to the practice squad on September 14[21]
released from the practice squad on October 5,[55]
re-signed to the practice squad on October 13,[56]
released from the practice squad on November 2[57]
OT Cameron Fleming New York Giants signed May 20,[44] released August 31,[10]
re-signed September 1[48]
CB Mike Ford Detroit Lions claimed off waivers from the Lions on September 1,[58]
placed on injured reserve on October 16,[49] activated November 6[59]
CB Kyle Fuller Chicago Bears signed March 20[60]
C Brett Jones Minnesota Vikings signed July 27,[23] placed on injured reserve August 23[61]
LB Peter Kalambayi Houston Texans signed June 7,[15] waived August 17[24]
RB Adrian Killins Philadelphia Eagles signed August 17,[24] designated as waived/injured on August 23[61]
LB Micah Kiser Los Angeles Rams signed September 22[17]
RB Nate McCrary Baltimore Ravens claimed off waivers from the Ravens on September 1,[58]
waived September 23[62]
DT Isaiah Mack New England Patriots
Tennessee Titans		 signed February 11,[63] waived August 31[10]
OT Bobby Massie Chicago Bears signed May 12[64]
WR David Moore None signed September 28,[65] released October 19,[66]
assigned to the practice squad on October 20,[67]
released from the practice squad on November 9[68]
LB Aaron Patrick Jacksonville Jaguars signed September 23[62]
LB Natrez Patrick Los Angeles Rams claimed off waivers from the Rams on January 10,[69]
waived June 17[51]
WR De'Mornay Pierson-El None signed June 17,[51] waived August 31[10]
TE Eric Saubert Jacksonville Jaguars signed May 4[70]
CB Saivion Smith Dallas Cowboys signed August 4,[71] waived August 31,[10]
assigned to the practice squad on September 7,[72]
released from the practice squad on October 26[18]
DE Shamar Stephen Minnesota Vikings signed April 6,[73] released August 31,[10]
re-signed September 1[48]
LB Pita Taumoepenu Atlanta Falcons signed May 17,[43] released August 23,[61]
assigned to the practice squad on October 19[66]
S Tedric Thompson Cleveland Browns signed July 27,[23] waived August 8[74]
WR Damion Willis None signed May 18,[45] waived July 20[75]

Departures[]

Position Player Notes
CB Essang Bassey waived December 18[76]
RB LeVante Bellamy designated as waived/injured on August 17[24]
CB A. J. Bouye released February 10[77]
DE Jurrell Casey released February 25[78]
WR Tyrie Cleveland waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on October 20,[67]
waived December 4[20]
CB Duke Dawson waived November 9,[68] assigned to the practice squad on November 10[79]
QB Jeff Driskel released May 4[70]
TE Austin Fort waived August 31[10]
RB Royce Freeman waived September 1[80]
CB Nate Hairston released August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1[11]
WR DaeSean Hamilton waived with a non-football injury designation on May 18[45]
DE Jonathan Harris waived September 1[80]
DE Joel Heath waived February 2[14]
S Alijah Holder waived February 2[14]
OT Ja'Wuan James released May 14, eleven days after an Achilles tendon rupture[81]
CB waived August 31[10]
QB Brett Rypien waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on September 28[65]
C Austin Schlottmann waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on November 9[68]
LB Derrek Tuszka waived August 31[10]
TE Nick Vannett released March 23[82]
LB Josh Watson waived August 24[83]

Draft[]

Main article: 2021 NFL Draft
2021 Denver Broncos Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
1 9 Patrick Surtain II CB Alabama signed May 18[84]
2 35 Javonte Williams RB North Carolina signed July 24[85]
3 98 Quinn Meinerz C Wisconsin–Whitewater signed July 24[85]
105 Baron Browning LB Ohio State signed July 23[86]
4 None—see table below
5 152 Caden Sterns S Texas signed May 13[87]
164 Jamar Johnson S Indiana signed May 13[87]
6 219 Seth Williams WR Auburn signed May 13,[87] waived August 31,[10]
assigned to the practice squad on September 1[11]
7 237 Kary Vincent Jr. CB LSU signed May 13,[87]
traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on November 2[88]
239 Jonathon Cooper LB Ohio State signed June 15[89]
253 Marquiss Spencer DE Mississippi State signed May 13,[87] waived August 31,[10]
assigned to the practice squad on September 1[11]

Draft trades[]

Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source
Atlanta Falcons original 2021 second-round selection—No. 40
2021 fourth-round selection—No. 114		 2021 second-round selection—No. 35
2021 sixth-round selection—No. 219		 [90]
Carolina Panthers original 2021 sixth-round selection—No. 191 QB Teddy Bridgewater [91]
Cleveland Browns FB Andy Janovich 2021 seventh-round selection—No. 253 [92]
New Orleans Saints 2021 third-round selection (No. 76–from NYG) two 2021 third-round selections—Nos. 98 & 105 [93]
New York Giants original 2021 third-round selection—No. 71 2021 third-round selection (No. 76—later traded to NO)
2021 fifth-round selection—No. 164
CB Isaac Yiadom 2021 seventh-round selection—No. 239 [94]

Undrafted free agents[]

All undrafted free agents were signed on May 2—one day after the 2021 NFL Draft concluded,[95] unless noted otherwise.

2021 Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position College Notes
TE Iowa waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1[11]
LB Georgia Tech waived May 17[43]
Max Duffy P Kentucky waived June 17[51]
WR South Florida designated as waived/injured on August 17[24]
OT Illinois State waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1[11]
WR Colorado State waived August 7[96]
Nolan Laufenberg G Air Force waived August 23[61]
Mac McCain CB North Carolina A&T waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on November 10[79]
waived November 23[97]
WR Temple waived August 24[83]
Andre Mintze LB Vanderbilt the only undrafted rookie to make the Week 1 roster,[98]
placed on injured reserve on October 19[66]
DT Purdue originally signed by the New Orleans Saints,
signed by the Broncos on August 8,[74]
waived August 17[24]
Adam Prentice FB South Carolina waived August 31[10]
Curtis Robinson LB Stanford waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on October 19,[66] waived October 26,[18]
assigned to the practice squad on October 27,[19]
released from the practice squad on November 30[99]
RB Indiana originally signed by the New Orleans Saints,
signed by the Broncos on August 23,[61]
waived August 31[10]
Barrington Wade LB Iowa claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens on August 7,[96]
waived August 31,[10] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[11]
promoted to the active roster on October 19[66]
assigned to the practice squad on October 27[19]

Post-draft trades[]

Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source
Detroit Lions WR Trinity Benson
2023 sixth-round selection		 2022 fifth- and seventh-round selections [13]
Los Angeles Rams 2024 sixth-round selection LB Kenny Young
2024 seventh-round selection		 [100]
LB Von Miller 2023 second- and third-round selections [101]
Minnesota Vikings 2022 seventh-round selection LB Stephen Weatherly
2023 seventh-round selection		 [102]
Philadelphia Eagles CB Kary Vincent Jr. 2022 sixth-round selection [88]
San Francisco 49ers 2022 sixth-round selection
2023 seventh-round selection		 LB Jonas Griffith
2022 seventh-round selection		 [103]

Injuries[]

Position Player Time & type of injury Games missed Source(s)
OT Calvin Anderson knee, Week 12 injured reserve, Week 13–present [104]
CB Essang Bassey knee, Week 13 of the 2020 season physically unable to perform list, Weeks 1–9 [10][105]
RB Mike Boone quad, preseason injured reserve, Weeks 1–5 [48][106][49]
CB Bryce Callahan knee, Week 8 injured reserve, Weeks 9–13 [107][108]
LB Bradley Chubb ankle, preseason Week 1 [109]
bone spur in ankle, Week 2 injured reserve, Weeks 3–11 [17][12]
CB Ronald Darby hamstring, Week 1 injured reserve, Weeks 2–4 [21][110]
CB Duke Dawson knee, Week 14 of the 2020 season physically unable to perform list, Weeks 1–8 [10][111]
CB Mike Ford knee, Week 5 injured reserve, Weeks 6–8 [49][59]
G Graham Glasgow ankle, Week 10 injured reserve, Weeks 9-present [68]
LB Jonas Griffith hamstring, Week 3 injured reserve, Weeks 5–7 [112][113]
WR K. J. Hamler torn ACL, Week 3 season-ending injured reserve, Week 4 [114]
WR Jerry Jeudy high ankle sprain, Week 1 injured reserve, Weeks 2–7 [21][113]
LB Josey Jewell torn pectoral muscle, Week 2 season-ending injured reserve, Week 3 [115]
LB A. J. Johnson torn pectoral muscle, Week 6 season-ending injured reserve, Week 7 [66]
C Brett Jones ruptured biceps, preseason season-ending injured reserve, Week 1 [61][116]
LB Micah Kiser groin, Week 7 injured reserve, Weeks 8–13 [102][108]
LB Von Miller ankle, Week 7 Week 8 [117]
LB Andre Mintze hamstring, Week 6 injured reserve, Week 7–present [66]
CB Michael Ojemudia hamstring, preseason injured reserve, Weeks 1–13 [116][108]
TE Albert Okwuegbunam hamstring, October 6 practice injured reserve, Weeks 5–7 [118][113]

Practice squad elevations[]

Each NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week, with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad up to two times without being exposed to waivers. If a practice squad player is elevated to the game day roster for a third time, that player will be required to clear waivers before returning to the practice squad. Teams are also permitted to protect a maximum of four practice squad players to prevent opposing teams from signing those players to their active rosters.[119]

Week Player(s) promoted Source
1 RB Damarea Crockett, CB Nate Hairston [119]
2 RB Damarea Crockett, G [120]
3 None
4 LB Curtis Robinson, G Austin Schlottmannn [121]
5 WR Tyrie Cleveland [118]
6 WRs John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland [49]
7 WR John Brown, LB Pita Taumoepenu [122]
8 LB Barrington Wade [113]
9 DE Jonathan Harris, G Austin Schlottmannn, LB Barrington Wade [59]
10 OT Quinn Bailey, RB Damarea Crockett, OT and LB Curtis Robinson [105]
12 OT Quinn Bailey [123]
Note: Damarea Crockett and Curtis Robinson were elevated in Week 10 as COVID-19 replacements.[105]

COVID-19 designations[]

  • July 26: Safety Jamar Johnson and cornerback Kary Vincent Jr., the team's fifth- and seventh-round draft selections, respectively, were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.[124] Vincent was activated on July 31,[125] while Johnson was activated on August 6.[52]
  • October 26: Guard Netane Muti was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He was activated on November 9 with a roster exemption.[18][68]
  • November 2: Tight end Noah Fant was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He was activated on November 10.[126]
  • November 8: Backup quarterback Drew Lock was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He was activated on November 20.[111][127]
  • November 9: Cornerback Michael Ojemudia, who was on injured reserve at the time, as well as linebacker Justin Strnad, were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. They were both activated on November 20.[68][127]
  • November 12: Guard Austin Schlottmann was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He was activated on November 24.[128][129]
  • Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur missed the Broncos' Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to a positive COVID-19 test.[130]
  • November 22: Offensive tackle Garett Bolles was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He was activated on December 2.[131][104]
  • December 10: Safety P. J. Locke was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He was activated on December 18.[76]
  • December 11: Linebacker Malik Reed was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.[108]

Staff[]

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Front office
  • President/CEO/executor of will – Joe Ellis
  • President of Football Operations – John Elway
  • General manager – George Paton
  • Director of Player Personnel – Darren Mougey
  • Director of Pro Personnel – A. J. Durso
  • VP of Football Administration – Rich Hurtado
  • VP of Football Operation and Compliance – Mark Thewes
  • VP of Player Development – Ray Jackson
  • Director of College Scouting – Brian Stark
Head coach
  • Head coach – Vic Fangio
Offensive coaches
  • Offensive coordinator – Pat Shurmur
  • Quarterbacks – Mike Shula
  • Running backs – Curtis Modkins
  • Wide receivers – Zach Azzanni
  • Tight ends – Wade Harman
  • Offensive line – Mike Munchak
  • Assistant offensive line – Chris Kuper
  • Offensive quality control – Chris Cook
  • Offensive quality control – Justin Rascati
  
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Ed Donatell
  • Defensive line – Bill Kollar
  • Linebackers – Reggie Herring
  • Outside linebackers – John Pagano
  • Defensive backs – Christian Parker
  • Defensive pass game specialist – Chris Beake
  • Assistant to the head coach/defensive quality control – Mike Hiestand
  • Defensive quality control – Nathaniel Willingham
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
  • Head strength and conditioning – Loren Landow
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Korey Jones
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Loecher
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Pierre Ngo
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Emily Zaler
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Roster updated December 27, 2021

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Preseason[]

The Broncos' preseason schedule was announced on May 12.[132]

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 14 at Minnesota Vikings W 33–6 1–0 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
2 August 21 at Seattle Seahawks W 30–3 2–0 Lumen Field Recap
3 August 28 Los Angeles Rams W 17–12 3–0 Empower Field at Mile High Recap

Regular season[]

Schedule[]

The Broncos' 2021 schedule was announced on May 12. For the first time since 1991, the Broncos will not appear on Monday Night Football.[132]

Week Date Time (MT) Opponent Result Record Venue TV Recap
1 September 12 2:25 p.m. at New York Giants W 27–13 1–0 MetLife Stadium Fox Recap
2 September 19 11:00 a.m. at Jacksonville Jaguars W 23–13 2–0 TIAA Bank Field CBS Recap
3 September 26 2:05 p.m. New York Jets W 26–0 3–0 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
4 October 3 2:25 p.m. Baltimore Ravens L 7–23 3–1 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
5 October 10 11:00 a.m. at Pittsburgh Steelers L 19–27 3–2 Heinz Field Fox Recap
6 October 17 2:25 p.m. Las Vegas Raiders L 24–34 3–3 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
7 October 21 6:20 p.m. at Cleveland Browns L 14–17 3–4 FirstEnergy Stadium Fox/NFLN/
Prime Video 		Recap
8 October 31 2:25 p.m. Washington Football Team W 17–10 4–4 Empower Field at Mile High Fox Recap
9 November 7 11:00 a.m. at Dallas Cowboys W 30–16 5–4 AT&T Stadium Fox Recap
10 November 14 2:25 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles L 13–30 5–5 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
11 Bye
12 November 28 2:05 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers W 28–13 6–5 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
13 December 5 6:20 p.m. at Kansas City Chiefs L 9–22 6–6 Arrowhead Stadium NBC Recap
14 December 12 2:05 p.m. Detroit Lions W 38–10 7–6 Empower Field at Mile High Fox Recap
15 December 19 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals L 10–15 7–7 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
16 December 26 2:25 p.m. at Las Vegas Raiders L 13–17 7–8 Allegiant Stadium CBS Recap
17 January 2 2:05 p.m. at Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium CBS
18 January 9 2:25 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs Empower Field at Mile High CBS

Notes:

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • All remaining games are subject to change—either due to flexible scheduling or COVID-19 issues.
  • Week 18 is subject to being flexed to Saturday, January 8.

Game summaries[]

Week 1: at New York Giants[]

Week 1: Denver Broncos at New York Giants – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 10 71027
Giants 0 7 0613

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

After a scoreless first quarter, a 23-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus gave the Broncos the early lead. The drive was extended after Teddy Bridgewater, the Broncos' fifth different Week 1 starting quarterback in as many seasons, completed a 15-yard pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick on a 4th-and-7 at the Giants' 37-yard line. The Giants took a 7–3 lead on their first possession of the second quarter, with a 37-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Daniel Jones to wide receiver Sterling Shepard. It was the only time in the game that the Broncos would trail. After tight end Albert Okwuegbunam lost a fumble deep in Giants' territory, the Broncos took the lead for good with 24 unanswered points. Just before halftime, Bridgewater connected with Patrick on a 2-yard touchdown pass, three plays after another fourth down gamble near midfield. On the initial possession of the second half, Okwuegbunam atoned for his earlier fumble, with a 4-yard touchdown reception from Bridgewater on a 4th-and-1. The drive was extended after a fumble by wide receiver Jerry Jeudy at the Giants' 13-yard line was overturned by a booth review. The Giants advanced deep into Broncos' territory on their next possession; however, Broncos' linebacker Josey Jewell forced a fumble off Jones at the 15-yard line. The Broncos took advantage of the turnover, and increased their lead to 20–7 early in the fourth quarter, with a 36-yard field goal by McManus. The Giants reached the Broncos' 6-yard line with 6:30 remaining in the game, hoping for a rally, but the Broncos' defense forced a turnover on downs. Four plays later, the Broncos put the game out of reach, with a 70-yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon.[133]

Week 2: at Jacksonville Jaguars[]

Week 2: Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 7 10323
Jaguars 7 0 0613

at TIAA Bank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 58,461
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Jay Feely
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

After surrendering a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jaguars' quarterback Trevor Lawrence to wide receiver Marvin Jones on the game's opening drive, the Broncos reeled off 23 unanswered points. After getting on the scoreboard with a 32-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a pair of touchdown passes—a 12-yarder to wide receiver Tim Patrick in the second quarter, followed in the third quarter by a 14-yarder to tight end Noah Fant. Jaguars' placekicker Josh Lambo missed on two field goal attempts in the second quarter, while McManus added two more field goals—a 46-yarder late in the third quarter, followed by a 50-yarder with 5:42 remaining in the game. After the latter field goal, Jaguars' return specialist Jamal Agnew returned the ensuing kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown that pulled the Jaguars to within a 23–13 deficit. However, the Broncos' defense denied the two-point conversion attempt that would have pulled the Jaguars to within a one-score deficit. The Broncos then proceeded to run out the clock.[134]

Week 3: vs. New York Jets[]

Week 3: New York Jets at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Jets 0 0 000
Broncos 7 10 3626

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,882
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Jay Feely
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Broncos' defense sacked Jets' rookie quarterback Zach Wilson five times and forced two interceptions, in a dominating 26–0 win. Offensively, running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon each rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, and placekicker Brandon McManus added four field goals. It was the Broncos' second consecutive shutout of the Jets in Denver, following a 23–0 win in 2017. The Broncos started 3–0 for the first time since 2016.[135]

Week 4: vs. Baltimore Ravens[]

Week 4: Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 0 17 0623
Broncos 0 7 007

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Broncos' offense struggled and the defense surrendered 405 yards, in a 23–7 loss to the Ravens. After a scoreless first quarter, the Broncos took a 7–0 lead early in the second quarter, with a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to tight end Noah Fant. However, the Broncos' offense sputtered for the remainder of the game, and Bridgewater entered concussion protocol just before halftime. Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over in the second half, and was sacked five times. The Broncos went 3-for-14 on third down, failed to cross midfield until their last possession, when Lock was intercepted in the end zone with only ten seconds remaining in the game, and the Broncos trailing 23–7. Defensively, the Broncos' yielded two touchdowns in the second quarter—an 11-yard run by Ravens' running back Latavius Murray and a 49-yard pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson to wide receiver Marquise Brown. Placekicker Justin Tucker added three field goals—a 40-yarder at the end of the first half, followed by a 46- and 20-yarder in the fourth quarter.[136]

Week 5: at Pittsburgh Steelers[]

Week 5: Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 3 01319
Steelers 7 10 7327

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 59,841
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Brandon Gaudin, Mark Schlereth and Sarah Kustok
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A slow offensive start and three critical penalties proved costly for the Broncos, in a 27–19 loss to the Steelers. The Broncos trailed 10–3 after the defense surrendered a 50-yard touchdown pass from Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to wide receiver Diontae Johnson on the game's opening drive, followed by a 48-yard field goal by placekicker Chris Boswell. In between, a 39-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus got the Broncos on the scoreboard late in the first quarter. Midway through the second quarter, the Broncos reached the Steelers' 2-yard line after running back Javonte Williams was stopped just short of the goal line following a 49-yard run. However, Williams was flagged for a 5-yard delay of game penalty after spiking the football in anger. The Broncos lost 10 more yards after quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sacked, forcing the Broncos to settle for a 29-yard field goal by McManus. On the Steelers' ensuing possession, Broncos' cornerback Kyle Fuller was flagged for a defensive pass interference penalty on a 3rd-and-15 from the 18-yard line. Instead of forcing a field goal attempt, the Steelers capitalized and increased their lead to 17–6 just before the two-minute warning, with a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Najee Harris.[137][138]

The Broncos' offense stalled near midfield on the opening possession of the second half, and the Steelers methodically marched down to the Broncos' 33-yard line, and Boswell kicked a 51-yard field goal. However, Broncos' defensive end Dre'Mont Jones was flagged for a 15-yard leverage penalty on the field goal attempt, and instead of taking the three points, the Steelers elected for the first down. Three plays later, Roethlisberger connected with wide receiver Chase Claypool on an 18-yard touchdown to give the Steelers a 24–6 lead late in the third quarter. The Broncos' offense finally got into the end zone on their next possession, with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to wide receiver Kendall Hinton. After forcing a Steelers' punt, the Broncos narrowed the Steelers lead to 24–19, with wide receiver Courtland Sutton, playing on his 26th birthday, receiving a 39-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater with 5:54 remaining in the game. However, the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. The Steelers responded, with a 43-yard field goal by Boswell with 2:33 remaining in the game. Without any timeouts, the Broncos had one last possession, and faced a 4th-and-goal at the 3-yard line with 17 seconds remaining. However, Bridgewater was intercepted by Steelers' cornerback James Pierre in the end zone, ending the Broncos' rally attempt.[137][138]

Week 6: vs. Las Vegas Raiders[]

Week 6: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Raiders 10 7 14334
Broncos 7 0 31424

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,854
  • Referee: Ronald Torbert
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Amanda Balionis
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Each team reached the end zone on their initial possessions—Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr connected on a 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Henry Ruggs, while Broncos' quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connected on a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick. However, the Broncos' struggled on both sides of the ball, and surrendered 17 unanswered points. The defense surrendered seven completions by Carr of at least 25 yards. Following a 50-yard field goal by Raiders' placekicker Daniel Carlson, Bridgewater was intercepted by cornerback Brandon Facyson late in the first quarter; however, Carlson hit the left upright on a 43-yard field goal attempt. Two touchdowns by running back Kenyan Drake—a 31-yard pass from Carr just before halftime, followed by an 18-yard run early in the third quarter—gave the Raiders a 24–7 lead. Following a 32-yard field goal by Broncos' placekicker Brandon McManus and a subsequent Raiders' punt, Bridgewater committed a fumble, and the Raiders extended their lead to 31–10 near the end of the third quarter, with running back Josh Jacobs rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. The Broncos responded on their next possession, with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to wide receiver Courtland Sutton. A 30-yard field goal by Carlson increased the Raiders' lead to 34–17 at the 8-minute mark of the fourth quarter. Following an interception by Bridgewater and a Raiders' punt, the Broncos narrowed the Raiders' lead to 34–24 with only 1:17 remaining in the game, with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to tight end Noah Fant. The Broncos recovered the onside kick, and used their final team timeout with 59 seconds remaining. Two plays later, Bridgewater threw his third interception to end the game.[139]

Week 7: at Cleveland Browns[]

Week 7: Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 7714
Browns 10 0 7017

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: October 21
  • Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT/6:20 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 67,431
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (Fox/NFLN/Prime Video): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and
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The Browns took a 10–0 lead after the first quarter, courtesy of a 4-yard touchdown run by running back D'Ernest Johnson, followed by a 52-yard field goal by placekicker Chase McLaughlin, who later had a 41-yard attempt blocked by Broncos' defensive end Shelby Harris at the 2-minute warning. The Broncos' offense failed to advance past their own 34-yard line on four of their five first half possessions; quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was intercepted in the end zone by Browns' safety John Johnson on a pass from the Browns' 34-yard line in a scoreless second quarter. The Broncos finally got on the scoreboard midway through the third quarter, with Bridgewater connecting with running back Melvin Gordon on an 8-yard touchdown pass. However, the Browns responded on their next possession, with a 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Case Keenum to fullback Johnny Stanton near the end of the third quarter. Following an exchange of punts, the Broncos narrowed the deficit to 17–14, with Bridgewater's second touchdown pass of the game—a 10-yarder to running back Javonte Williams with 5:23 remaining in the game. However, the Broncos' defense was unable to prevent the Browns from running out the clock, surrendering 52 rushing yards to D'Ernest Johnson on the Browns' game-clinching drive.[140]

Notes:

With the loss, the Broncos' 6-game winning streak in Cleveland was snapped. The Browns' last home win over the Broncos was a 16–13 victory in 1989.[141]

This was also linebacker Von Miller's final game in a Broncos' uniform. Miller was inactive for the team's next game vs. the Washington Football Team on October 31, and he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams the following day (November 1).[101]

Week 8: vs. Washington Football Team[]

Week 8: Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Washington 0 3 7010
Broncos 0 10 0717

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 40 °F (4 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,973
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Brandon Gaudin, Mark Schlereth and Shannon Spake
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Following a scoreless first quarter, each team exchanged field goals—a 45-yarder by Broncos' placekicker Brandon McManus and a 52-yarder by Washington placekicker Chris Blewitt; the latter also had a 45-yard attempt blocked by Broncos' defensive end Shelby Harris early in the second quarter. The Broncos took a 10–3 lead just before halftime, with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connecting with running back Melvin Gordon on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Following an exchange of punts to begin the second half, Washington tied the game, with a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Taylor Heinicke to wide receiver DeAndre Carter near the end of the third quarter. McManus missed wide right on a 53-yard attempt on the Broncos' first possession of the fourth quarter. Washington attempted to take the lead on their next possession, and reached the Broncos' 29-yard line; however, Blewitt's field goal attempt from 47 yards out was blocked again—this one by defensive end Dre'mont Jones at the 9-minute mark of the fourth quarter. Eight plays later, Gordon's second touchdown of the game—a 7-yard run—gave the Broncos a 17–10 lead with 4:31 remaining in the game.[142]

Washington marched down to the Broncos' 11-yard line with 2:37 remaining, hoping for a rally. Following two short completions and the two-minute warning, Heinicke was sacked by linebacker Malik Reed for a 13-yard loss at the 20-yard line. On 4th-and-19, Heinicke was intercepted in the end zone by safety Justin Simmons, ending the threat. With only 37 seconds remaining in the game, the Broncos' attempted to run out the clock. However, after a 1-yard run by running back Javonte Williams, a Washington timeout and an incomplete pass by Bridgewater, Gordon lost a fumble, and Washington recovered at the Broncos' 24-yard line, with only 21 seconds remaining in the game. However, the Broncos' defense subdued Washington's last rally attempt, sacking Heinicke on second down, forcing three incomplete passes and the exhaustion of Washington's two remaining timeouts.[142]

Week 9: at Dallas Cowboys[]

Week 9: Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 6 10 31130
Cowboys 0 0 01616

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST/11:00 a.m. MST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 93,503
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
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The Broncos dominated the Cowboys on both sides of the ball and controlled the time of possession by a 2–1 margin, in a dominating and surprising 30–16 road win. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick and rushed for a 1-yard sneak, and running back Melvin Gordon rushed for a 3-yard touchdown. Placekicker Brandon McManus added three field goals—from 27, 42 and 53 yards out. In the first game of the post-Von Miller era, the Broncos' defense limited the Cowboys' No. 1 ranked offense to 290 total yards and denied the Cowboys on four 4th-down attempts. The Broncos led 30–0 with four minutes remaining in the game, and the defense surrendered two touchdown pass from Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott to wide receiver Malik Turner (with two successful two-point conversions), but well after the outcome had already been decided in the Broncos' favor. With the win, the Broncos extended their winning streak against the Cowboys to seven games, dating back to 1998.[143][144]

Week 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles[]

Week 10: Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 10 10 7330
Broncos 0 10 3013

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,766
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and
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The Broncos fell behind 10–0 in the first quarter, with a 30-yard field goal by Eagles' placekicker Jake Elliott, followed by a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts to wide receiver DeVonta Smith. The Broncos got on the scoreboard in the second quarter, with a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon. However, after forcing an Eagles' punt, the Broncos reached the red zone, but were forced to settle on a 21-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Another touchdown pass from Hurts to Smith—from five yards out—coupled with a 52-yard field goal by Elliott just before halftime, gave the Eagles a 20–10 lead. The Broncos took the opening possession of the second half, and reached the Eagles' 4-yard line. However, the Broncos squandered another red zone opportunity, as McManus' 21-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Eagles' safety K'Von Wallace. After forcing the Eagles to go three-and-out, the Broncos reached the red zone yet again; however, running back Javonte Williams had a 20-yard touchdown run nullified by a holding penalty on tight end Eric Saubert. The Broncos were once again forced to settle for another short field goal by McManus—from 28 yards out. After an interception of Hurts by safety Justin Simmons, the Broncos were attempting to tie the game, and reached the Eagles' 23-yard line; however, Gordon lost a fumble, and Eagles' safety Darius Slay recovered the football and ran for an 83-yard touchdown at the end of the third quarter to give the Eagles a 27–13 lead. Elliott later added a 23-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. The Broncos' offense went 1-for-11 on third down, scored only one touchdown out of five red zone opportunities, and defensively, surrendered 214 rushing yards to Eagles' running backs.[145]

Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Chargers[]

Week 12: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chargers 0 7 0613
Broncos 7 7 01428

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,807
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ Ross
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A pair of rushing touchdowns—an 11-yarder by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the first quarter, followed in the second quarter by a 9-yarder by running back Javonte Williams—gave the Broncos a 14–0 lead over the Chargers. After Bridgewater briefly exited with a lower leg injury late in the first quarter, backup quarterback Drew Lock took over, and completed four passes in seven attempts for only 26 yards, before throwing an interception near midfield with 1:22 remaining in the first half. The Chargers capitalized and got on the scoreboard just before halftime, with a 12-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to running back Austin Ekeler. The Chargers took the opening possession of the second half, and reached the Broncos' 34-yard line; however, placekicker Dustin Hopkins missed wide left on a 52-yard field goal attempt. After a Broncos' punt, the Chargers once again drove deep into Broncos' territory at the end of a scoreless third quarter, and the Broncos holding on to a 14–7 lead. On the second play of the fourth quarter, with the Chargers facing a 3rd-and-14 from the 23-yard line, Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II made the first of two key interceptions—picking off a pass from Herbert intended for tight end Jared Cook in the end zone for a touchback. The Broncos added to their lead, with Bridgewater's return to the game, and a 10-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Eric Saubert. On the Chargers' ensuing possession, Surtain intercepted a pass from Herbert that went through the hands of Ekeler, and scampered down the left sideline for a 70-yard touchdown that put the game out of reach midway through the fourth quarter. The Chargers managed only one more scoring play—a 16-yard touchdown pass from Herbert to Cook (with an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt) on the ensuing possession, but got no closer.[146]

Week 13: at Kansas City Chiefs[]

Week 13: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 3 069
Chiefs 10 0 3922

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: December 5
  • Game time: 7:20 p.m. CST/6:20 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 73,185
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Kathryn Tappen and Terry McAulay
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The Broncos' defense limited the Chiefs to 267 total yards of offense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes to 184 yards passing, but their defensive effort was wasted by missed opportunities by their offense and nullified by three costly second half turnovers. The Broncos gained only two net yards in their first two offensive possessions and fell behind 10–0 after a 10-yard touchdown run by Mahomes and a 56-yard field goal by Chiefs' placekicker Harrison Butker. The Broncos got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, with a 42-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. After forcing a Chiefs' punt, the Broncos went on a 10-play, 16-yard drive that devoured 10 minutes, but instead of kicking a field goal, the Broncos came up empty at the Chiefs' 8-yard line, after running back Javonte Williams was stopped for a 1-yard loss on 4th-and-2. On the opening possession of the second half, the Broncos were unable to capitalize on an interception of Mahomes by cornerback Patrick Surtain II, and were forced to punt after a three-and-out. A 45-yard field goal by Butker increased the Chiefs' lead to 13–3 at the 5:39 mark of the third quarter. The Broncos blew yet another opportunity, when quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was intercepted by safety Juan Thornhill at the Chiefs' 45-yard line. Eight plays later, Butker's third field goal of the game—from 26 yards out—increased the Chiefs' lead to 16–3 early in the third quarter. The Broncos reached the Chiefs' 27-yard line on their next possession; however, Bridgewater's pass was deflected and intercepted by Chiefs' safety Daniel Sorensen for a 75-yard touchdown (with a missed extra-point attempt). The Broncos' finally reached the end zone, with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to Williams; however the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, keeping the score at 22–9 with 5:19 remaining in the game. The Broncos forced a Chiefs' punt, and in the process, burned two of their team timeouts, hoping for a rally with 2:43 remaining in the game. However, they turned the football over on downs near midfield.[147]

Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions[]

Week 14: Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Lions 0 10 0010
Broncos 14 3 14738

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: December 12
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,211
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
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Running backs Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams accounted for four of the Broncos' five touchdowns—two rushing by Gordon and one rushing and one receiving by Williams—in a 38–10 rout of the Lions. The Broncos dedicated the win to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died of a medical issue in his Georgia home during the previous week at the age of 33. Thomas, who played wide receiver for the Broncos from 2010–2018, ranks third in franchise history in receptions (behind Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith), second in receiving yards, touchdowns and single-season receptions (all behind Rod Smith), tied with Anthony Miller for the most touchdowns in a single season, and holds the franchise records for 100-yard receiving games and receiving yardage for both a single-game and a single-season.[148] The Broncos also wore a No. 88 decal on their helmets and had a memorial at the Ring of Fame Plaza in honor of Thomas.[149]

Week 15: vs. Cincinnati Bengals[]

Week 15: Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 3 3 9015
Broncos 0 3 7010

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: December 19
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,134
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
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Through the midway point of the third quarter, all of the scoring came by way of the placekickers—53-, 54- and 28-yard field goals by the Bengals' Evan McPherson, and a 54-yard field goal by the Broncos' Brandon McManus. With only 14 seconds before halftime, McManus missed wide-right on a 51-yard attempt, giving the Bengals good field field position. A 40-yard pass completion from Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow to wide receiver Tyler Boyd set up the 58-yard field goal by McPherson. On the Broncos' second possession of the third quarter, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a head injury while diving for a first down, and was taken to a Denver-area hospital. Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over for the remainder of the game. Lock connected with wide receiver Tim Patrick on a 25-yard touchdown pass that gave the Broncos a 10–9 lead late in third quarter. However, the Bengals responded two plays later on their next drive, with a 56-yarder touchdown pass from Burrow to Boyd. The Bengals' two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 15–10. The Broncos reached the Bengals' 9-yard line on their next drive; however, Lock was strip-sacked by Bengals' defensive end Khalid Kareem, who advance the football to the Broncos' 42-yard line, before Broncos' offensive tackle Garett Bolles forced a fumble and recovered the football. The Broncos thought they had a new set of downs; however, a booth review revealed that Kareem was ruled down by contact at the 15-yard line after being tackled by Lock. Following an exchange of punts and the exhaustion of all of their team timeouts, the Broncos had one last possession deep in their own territory with only 1:04 remaining in the game, but lost 14 net yards, ending the game.[150]

Week 16: at Las Vegas Raiders[]

Week #: Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 13 0013
Raiders 0 7 7317

at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MST/1:25 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 60,972
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Tiki Barber and AJ Ross
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Week 17: at Los Angeles Chargers[]

Week 17: Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 000
Chargers 0 0 000

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: January 2
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • TV: CBS
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Standings[]

Division[]

AFC West
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 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
y – Kansas City Chiefs 11 4 0 .733 4–1 6–4 421 306 W8
Los Angeles Chargers 8 7 0 .533 2–2 5–5 408 411 L2
Las Vegas Raiders 8 7 0 .533 2–3 6–4 316 387 W2
Denver Broncos 7 8 0 .467 1–3 3–7 298 260 L2

Conference[]

AFC
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# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 y – Kansas City Chiefs West 11 4 0 .733 4–1 6–4 .540 .524 W8
2 Tennessee Titans South 10 5 0 .667 4–1 6–4 .478 .487 W1
3[a] Cincinnati Bengals North 9 6 0 .600 4–1 7–3 .451 .426 W2
4[a][b] Buffalo Bills East 9 6 0 .600 4–1 6–5 .491 .459 W2
Wild cards
5[c] Indianapolis Colts South 9 6 0 .600 3–2 7–3 .502 .430 W3
6[b][c] New England Patriots East 9 6 0 .600 3–2 7–3 .502 .430 L2
7[d][e] Miami Dolphins East 8 7 0 .533 3–2 5–5 .444 .375 W7
In the hunt
8[d][f] Baltimore Ravens North 8 7 0 .533 1–4 5–6 .520 .471 L4
9[d][e][f][g] Los Angeles Chargers West 8 7 0 .533 2–2 5–5 .522 .504 L2
10[g] Las Vegas Raiders West 8 7 0 .533 2–3 6–4 .522 .529 W2
11 Pittsburgh Steelers North 7 7 1 .500 2–2 5–5 .522 .486 L1
12[h] Cleveland Browns North 7 8 0 .467 2–2 4–6 .516 .405 L2
13[h] Denver Broncos West 7 8 0 .467 1–3 3–7 .462 .357 L2
Eliminated from postseason contention
14[i] New York Jets East 4 11 0 .267 0–5 4–7 .493 .417 W1
15[i] Houston Texans South 4 11 0 .267 3–2 4–7 .480 .367 W2
16 Jacksonville Jaguars South 2 13 0 .133 0–5 2–8 .511 .567 L7
Tiebreakers[j]
  1. ^ a b Cincinnati wins tiebreaker over Buffalo based on conference record.
  2. ^ a b Buffalo wins tiebreaker over New England based on division record.
  3. ^ a b Indianapolis wins tiebreaker over New England based on head-to-head victory.
  4. ^ a b c Miami wins tiebreaker over Baltimore based on conference record.
  5. ^ a b Miami wins tiebreaker over LA Chargers based on record vs. common opponents. Division tiebreaker initially used to eliminated las Vegas (see below).
  6. ^ a b Baltimore wins tiebreaker over LA Chargers based on head-to-head victory. Division tiebreaker initially used to eliminate Las Vegas (see below).
  7. ^ a b LA Chargers wins tiebreaker over Las Vegas based on head-to-head victory.
  8. ^ a b Cleveland wins tiebreaker over Denver based on head-to-head victory.
  9. ^ a b NY Jets wins tiebreaker over Houston based on head-to-head victory.
  10. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
Legend
w — Clinched wild card
x — Clinched playoff berth
y — Clinched division
z — Clinched first-round bye and home-field advantage

Statistics[]

Team leaders[]

Category Player(s) Value
Passing yards Teddy Bridgewater 3,052
Passing touchdowns Teddy Bridgewater 18
Rushing yards Javonte Williams 827
Rushing touchdowns Melvin Gordon 7
Receptions Noah Fant 61
Receiving yards Courtland Sutton 703
Receiving touchdowns Tim Patrick 5
Points Brandon McManus 98
Kickoff return yards Diontae Spencer 291
Punt return yards Diontae Spencer 202
Tackles Kareem Jackson 80
Sacks Dre'Mont Jones 5.5
Forced fumbles Malik Reed 2
Interceptions Justin Simmons 5

Team statistics updated through Week 16.
Source for this section: Denver Broncos' official website.[151]

League rankings[]

Offense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 341.2 YPG 18th
Yards per play 5.4 19th
Rushing yards 123.8 YPG T–9th
Yards per rush 4.5 T–9th
Passing yards 217.4 YPG 19th
Yards per pass 7.0 T–17th
Pass completions 307/466 (.659) T–15th
Total touchdowns 32 T–21st
Rushing touchdowns 12 T–16th
Receiving touchdowns 19 T–17th
Scoring 20.4 PPG T–21st
Red Zone Touchdowns 26/46 (.565) 21st
Third down efficiency 71/180 (.394) 16th
Fourth down efficiency 14/23 (.609) 6th
First downs per game 20.5 17th
Fewest sacks allowed 36 T–24th
Fewest giveaways 16 T–9th
Fewest penalties 71 5th
Least penalty yardage 613 5th
Defense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 319.4 YPG 4th
Yards per play 5.4 T–15th
Rushing yards 106.6 YPG 11th
Yards per rush 4.4 T–20th
Passing yards 212.7 YPG 6th
Yards per pass 6.9 T–9th
Pass completions 272/462 (.589) 3rd
Total touchdowns 27 T–2nd
Rushing touchdowns 7 T–1st
Receiving touchdowns 17 4th
Scoring 17.4 PPG T–2nd
Red Zone Touchdowns 15/31 (.484) 3rd
Third down efficiency 78/184 (.424) 24th
Fourth down efficiency 8/23 (.348) 2nd
First downs per game 17.2 1st
Sacks 33 T–13th
Takeaways 16 T–21st
Fewest penalties 93 25th
Least penalty yardage 818 27th
Special teams
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Gross punting 46.0 YPP T–15th
Kickoffs 63.6 YPK T–10th
Punt returns 8.7 YPR T–12th
Kick returns 17.1 YPR 30th
Punt coverage 6.8 YPR 8th
Kick coverage 35.7 YPR 32nd

League statistics updated through Week 15.
Source for this section: Pro-Football Reference.[152]

Awards and honors[]

Recipient Award(s)
Brandon McManus Week 14: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[153]
Von Miller September: AFC Defensive Player of the Month[154]
Patrick Surtain II Week 12: AFC Defensive Player of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Week[155][156]
Javonte Williams Week 9: NFL Rookie of the Week[157]

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