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2024 Denver Broncos season

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2024 Denver Broncos season
OwnerRob Walton
General managerGeorge Paton
Head coachSean Payton
Home fieldEmpower Field at Mile High
Results
Record6–5
Division place3rd AFC West
Uniform

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.

Coaching changes

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Off-season

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2024 Denver Broncos coaching staff changes
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]

In-season

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On November 12, assistant head coach Mike Westhoff stepped down due to health reasons.[4]

Roster changes

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Future contracts

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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.[5][6]

Position Player Notes
RB Tyler Badie waived August 27,[7] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8]
promoted to the active roster on September 25[9]
QB Ben DiNucci waived May 8[10]
WR Phillip Dorsett released May 10,[11] re-signed May 13,[12] released August 26[7]
DE Jordan Jackson
T Demontrey Jacobs waived August 27[7]
S Devon Key
NT Rashard Lawrence released May 10[11]
S Tanner McCalister waived August 27,[7] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8]
promoted to the active roster on October 12,[13] waived October 15,[14]
assigned to the practice squad on October 17[15]
LB Durell Nchami designated as waived/injured on August 27[16]
LB Ronnie Perkins designated as waived/injured on August 6,[17] released on September 17[18]
T Will Sherman waived August 27,[7] assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8] released October 9[19]
WR David Sills released August 27,[16] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[8]
S Keidron Smith waived November 12,[20] assigned to the practice squad on November 14[21]
CB Reese Taylor waived August 27,[7] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[8]

Free agents

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Position Player Tag 2024 team Notes
WR Michael Bandy ERFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 6,[22] waived August 27,[7]
assigned to the practice squad on August 28[8]
FB Michael Burton UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 13,[23] released August 27,[7]
assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8]
promoted to the active roster on September 11,[24] released November 1,[25]

assigned to the practice squad on November 2[26]
promoted to the active roster on November 13[27]

C Lloyd Cushenberry UFA Tennessee Titans signed with the Titans on March 13[28]
T Cameron Fleming UFA Denver Broncos signed to the practice squad on October 8[29]
LB Jonas Griffith RFA TBD re-signed February 14,[3] released August 27[16]
DE Jonathan Harris UFA Miami Dolphins originally an RFA, signed with the Dolphins on March 15[30]
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 14,[31] released August 27,[7]
assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8]
promoted to the active roster on September 21[32]
LB Josey Jewell UFA Carolina Panthers signed with the Panthers on March 13[33]
S P. J. Locke UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 11[34]
PK Wil Lutz UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 12[35]
CB Fabian Moreau UFA Minnesota Vikings signed with the Vikings on July 30[36]
LB Ben Niemann UFA Detroit Lions signed with the Lions on June 10[37]
NT Mike Purcell UFA New England Patriots signed with the Patriots on August 1[38]
LB Justin Strnad UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 21[39]
TE Adam Trautman UFA Denver Broncos re-signed March 13[40]
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

Signings

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Position Player 2023 team(s) Notes
RB Salvon Ahmed Miami Dolphins signed to the practice squad on October 1,[41]
released October 8[42]
LB Kwon Alexander Pittsburgh Steelers signed to the practice squad on September 25[43]
LB Cody Barton Washington Commanders signed March 18[44]
DE Angelo Blackson Jacksonville Jaguars signed April 15,[45] released August 26[46]
LB Zach Cunningham Philadelphia Eagles signed to the practice squad on September 25[47]
WR Kaden Davis Arizona Cardinals signed to the practice squad on September 11,[24]
released October 1,[41]
assigned to the practice squad on October 8,[48]
released October 14[49]
C Dieter Eiselen Houston Texans signed to the practice squad on October 8,[50]
released October 19[51]
LB Andrew Farmer Los Angeles Chargers signed to the practice squad on September 17[52]
P Trenton Gill Chicago Bears signed May 15,[53] waived August 26[7]
CB Kaleb Hayes Jacksonville Jaguars claimed off waivers from the Giants on August 12,[54]
waived August 26[46]
S Brandon Jones Miami Dolphins signed March 14[55]
TE Hunter Kampmoyer Los Angeles Chargers signed August 2,[56] waived August 27[7]
C Sam Mustipher Baltimore Ravens signed April 4,[57] released August 27[16]
TE Donald Parham Los Angeles Chargers signed to the practice squad on August 28[58]
WR A. T. Perry New Orleans Saints signed to the practice squad on October 8[59]
T Matt Peart New York Giants signed March 20[60]
WR Josh Reynolds Detroit Lions signed March 28[61]
DT Malcolm Roach New Orleans Saints signed March 14[62]
LB Andre Smith Atlanta Falcons signed June 13,[63] released August 26[46]
G Calvin Throckmorton Carolina Panthers
Tennessee Titans		 signed April 1,[64] released August 27,[16]
assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8]
promoted to the active roster on November 1[25]
LB Dondrea Tillman Birmingham Stallions (UFL) signed June 20,[65] waived August 27,[7]
assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8]
promoted to the active roster on September 18[66]
CB Levi Wallace Pittsburgh Steelers signed April 22[67]
LB Kristian Welch Green Bay Packers signed August 29,[68] released October 15[14]

Departures

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Position Player Notes
DE Elijah Garcia waived August 27[7]
G Nick Gargiulo waived August 27,[7] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[8]
CB Art Green waived August 26[69]
DE Matt Henningsen waived August 27,[7] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[8]
LB Thomas Incoom waived August 27[7]
WR Brandon Johnson waived August 27[7]
TE Chris Manhertz released March 7[70]
WR Tim Patrick released August 27[71]
RB Samaje Perine released August 27[71]
S Justin Simmons released March 7[72]
S Caden Sterns released August 5[73]
WR Jalen Virgil waived August 27[7]
QB Russell Wilson contract terminated on March 4, released March 13[74]

Draft

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Main article: 2024 NFL draft
2024 Denver Broncos Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
1 12 Bo Nix QB Oregon
2 45 Traded to New Orleans[A]
3 76 Jonah Elliss DE Utah
81 Traded to Seattle[B] From New Orleans[A]
4 102 Troy Franklin WR Oregon From Seattle[C]
113 Traded to N.Y. Jets[D]
121 Traded to Seattle[C] From Miami[E]
5 136 Traded to Seattle[C] From Cleveland[F]
145 Kris Abrams-Draine CB Missouri From N.Y. Jets[D]
147 Audric Estimé RB Notre Dame
6 189 Traded to L.A. Rams[G]
203 Traded to N.Y. Jets[H] From Cleveland[F]
207 Traded to Seattle[C] From San Francisco[I]
7 232 Traded to San Francisco[I]
235 Devaughn Vele WR Utah From Seattle[C]
239 Traded to New Orleans[J] From L.A. Rams[G]
256 Nick Gargiulo C South Carolina From N.Y. Jets[H]

Draft trades

  1. ^ a b The Broncos traded their 2024 second-round selection (No. 45 overall), along with their 2023 first-round selection, to the New Orleans Saints as the compensation for the hiring of head coach Sean Payton and the Saints' 2024 third-round selection (No. 81 overall—later traded to the Seattle Seahawks).[75]
  2. ^ The Broncos traded their 2024 third-round selection (No. 81 overall—previously acquired in a trade with the New Orleans Saints), along with their 2023 fourth-round selection to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the Seahawks' 2023 third-round selection.[76]
  3. ^ a b c d e The Broncos traded the No. 121, No. 136 and No. 207 selections to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the No. 102 and No. 235 selections.[77]
  4. ^ a b The Broncos traded their original fourth-round selection to the New York Jets in exchange for defensive end Jacob Martin and the Jets' 2024 fifth-round selection.[78]
  5. ^ The Broncos acquired an additional fourth-round selection as part of a 2022 trade that sent linebacker Bradley Chubb and a 2025 fifth-round selection to the Miami Dolphins.[79]
  6. ^ a b The Broncos acquired additional fifth- and sixth-round selections—Nos. 136 and 203 overall, respectively, in a trade that sent wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns.[80]
  7. ^ a b The Broncos traded their original sixth-round selection to the Los Angeles Rams (No. 189 overall) in exchange for linebacker Kenny Young and the Rams' seventh-round selection (No. 239 overall—later traded to the New Orleans Saints).[81]
  8. ^ a b The Broncos traded the No. 203 selection (previously acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Browns) to the New York Jets in exchange for quarterback Zach Wilson and the Jets' seventh-round selection—No. 256 overall.[82]
  9. ^ a b The Broncos acquired an additional sixth-round selection in a trade that sent their seventh-round selection and linebacker Randy Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers.[83]
  10. ^ The Broncos traded the No. 239 selection (previously acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams) to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for placekicker Wil Lutz.[84]

Undrafted free agents

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All undrafted free agents were signed on May 10,[85] unless otherwise noted.

2024 Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position College Notes
Cam Allen S Purdue waived May 15[53]
Jaylon Allen LB Memphis designated as waived/injured on August 14[86]
Levelle Bailey LB Fresno State waived August 29,[68] assigned to the practice squad on August 30,[87]
promoted to the active roster on October 8[88]
Omar Brown S Nebraska waived August 26[46]
Nik Constantinou P Texas A&M waived May 13[12]
Frank Crum T Wyoming made the Week 1 roster[89]
Oliver Jervis G Colorado State signed August 1,[90] waived August 26[46]
Dylan Leonard TE Georgia Tech waived June 13[63]
Brandon Matterson DE UTSA waived August 2[56]
Jordan Miller NT SMU waived August 27,[16] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[8]
Alec Mock LB Air Force waived June 20,[65] signed August 6,[17] waived August 12,[54]
signed August 14,[86] waived August 26[46]
Quinton Newsome CB Nebraska signed May 13,[12] waived August 27,[7]
assigned to the practice squad on August 28,[8] released October 8,[88]
signed to the practice squad on October 14[49]
Lincoln Victor WR Washington State waived May 13[12]
Blake Watson RB Memphis made the Week 1 roster,[89] waived October 17,[91]
signed to the practice squad on October 19[51]
Thomas Yassmin TE Utah signed as part of the International Player Pathway Program,[85]
waived August 27,[7] assigned to the practice squad on August 28[8]

Reinstatements

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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.[92]

Trades

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Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source
Arizona Cardinals LB Baron Browning 2025 sixth-round selection [93]
New York Jets 2026 sixth-round selection DE John Franklin-Myers [94]

Injuries

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Position Player Time & type of injury Games missed Source(s)
RB Tyler Badie back, Week 4 injured reserve, Week 5–present [95][96]
T Quinn Bailey ankle, training camp injured reserve, will miss the entire 2024 season [90]
LB Baron Browning foot, Week 2 injured reserve, Week 3–6 [97]
RB Audric Estimé ankle, Week 1 injured reserve, Weeks 2–5 [24][13]
S Brandon Jones abdomen, Week 10 Week 11 [98]
S P. J. Locke thumb, October 23 practice Weeks 8–9 [99][100]
CB Damarri Mathis high ankle sprain, preseason injured reserve, Weeks 1–6 [101]
T Mike McGlinchey MCL sprain, Week 2 injured reserve, Week 3–6 [102]
T Alex Palczewski high ankle sprain, Week 5 Weeks 6–8 [103][104][99]
LB Ronnie Perkins undisclosed, training camp injured reserve, Weeks 1–2 [105]
WR Josh Reynolds finger, Week 5 injured reserve, Week 6–present [103][13]
LB Drew Sanders ruptured Achilles tendon, offseason workouts PUP list, Week 1–present [106]
LB Alex Singleton ruptured ACL, Week 3 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 4 [107]
S JL Skinner ankle, Week 2 Weeks 3–4 [108]
CB Patrick Surtain II concussion, Week 6 Week 7 [109]
S Delarrin Turner-Yell ruptured ACL, MCL, and meniscus, 2023 Week 17 PUP list, will miss the entire 2024 season [110][111]
WR Devaughn Vele ribs, Week 1 Weeks 2–3 [112]
C Luke Wattenberg ankle, Week 5 injured reserve, Weeks 6–9 [103][13][113]

Practice squad elevations

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2024 Denver Broncos standard elevations
Position Name Week(s) Source(s)
LB Kwon Alexander 7, 8, 9 [114][115][26]
RB Tyler Badie 2, 3 [116][117]
LB Levelle Bailey 4, 5 [118][96]
FB Michael Burton 1, 9, 10 [119][26][120]
LB Zach Cunningham 10, 11 [120][121]
T Cameron Fleming 6 [13]
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey 1, 2 [119][116]
S Tanner McCalister 3, 4 [117][118]
S Keidron Smith 11 [121]
G Calvin Throckmorton 6, 7, 8 [13][114][115]

Uniform changes

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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.[122] The team also unveiled their 1977 throwback jerseys which includes the royal blue "D" helmets.[123]

Staff

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Denver Broncos staff
Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group
Front office
  • President – Damani Leech
  • General manager – George Paton
  • Assistant general manager – Darren Mougey
  • Vice president of player personnel – Cody Rager
  • Director of player personnel – Reed Burckhardt
  • Director of pro personnel – A. J. Durso
  • Executive director of football operations – Kelly Kleine
  • Vice president of football administration – Rich Hurtado
  • Vice president of football operation and compliance – Mark Thewes
  • Vice president of player development – Ray Jackson
  • Director of college scouting – Brian Stark
  • Senior personnel executive – Roman Phifer
  • Senior personnel executive – David Shaw
  • Assistant director of college scouting – Nick Schiralli
Head coach
Offensive coaches
  
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
  • Special teams coordinator – Ben Kotwica
  • Assistant special teams – Chris Banjo
  • Assistant to the head coach – Paul Kelly
Strength and conditioning
  • Vice president of player health and performance – Beau Lowery
  • Head strength and conditioning – Dan Dalrymple
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Korey Jones
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Shaun Snee

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Current roster

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Denver Broncos roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve


As of November 17, 2024. Rookies in italics.

53 active, 6 reserve, 16 practice squad (+1 exempt)

Preseason

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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

Regular season

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Schedule

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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[124] Recap
8 October 27 2:25 p.m. Carolina Panthers W 28–14 5–3 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
9 November 3 11:00 a.m. at Baltimore Ravens L 10–41 5–4 M&T Bank Stadium CBS Recap
10 November 10 11:00 a.m. at Kansas City Chiefs L 14–16 5–5 Arrowhead Stadium CBS Recap
11 November 17 2:05 p.m. Atlanta Falcons W 38–6 6–5 Empower Field at Mile High Fox Recap
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 19 6:15 p.m. at Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium Prime Video[125]
17 December 28/29 TBD at Cincinnati Bengals Paycor Stadium TBD
18 January 5 2:25 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs Empower Field at Mile High CBS

Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • The network and time for Week 15 is subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
  • The date, time and network for Week 17 will be finalized at a later date.
  • The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.

Game summaries

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Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks

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Week 1: Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 10 0720
Seahawks 3 6 10726

at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

Game information

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 safety. 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.[126]

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.[126]

Week 2: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Week 2: Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Steelers 7 3 3013
Broncos 0 0 066

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: September 15
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 88 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 74,215
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

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.[127]

Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Week 3: Denver Broncos at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 14 6 0626
Buccaneers 0 7 007

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

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.[128]

Week 4: at New York Jets

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Week 4: Denver Broncos at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 7310
Jets 0 6 039

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

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.[129]

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.[129]

Week 5: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Raiders 10 0 0818
Broncos 0 13 71434

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

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.[130]

Note: The Broncos debuted their new orange throwback uniforms, which the team had not worn since 2001.[130][131]

Week 6: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

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Week 6: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Chargers 10 10 3023
Broncos 0 0 01616

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

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 and were booed off at halftime. 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.[132]

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.[132]

Week 7: at New Orleans Saints

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Week 7: Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 13 10733
Saints 0 3 0710

at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

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.[133] In addition, Payton became the 8th head coach to win a game against all 32 NFL teams.[134]

Week 8: vs. Carolina Panthers

[edit]
Week 8: Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 7 0 0714
Broncos 0 21 7028

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 27
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Partly sunny, 77 °F (25 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,135
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (CBS): Chris Lewis, Jason McCourty and Amanda Guerra
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

After losing a fumble on the game's opening possession, the Broncos spotted the Panthers an early 7–0 lead, with a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bryce Young to wide receiver Xavier Legette. The Broncos responded with three touchdowns in the second quarter. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a pair of touchdown passes—3- and 19-yarders to tight ends Nate Adkins and Adam Trautman—and scored another on a 1-yard sneak just before halftime. After a Panthers' fake punt attempt went awry midway through the third quarter, Nix threw his third touchdown pass of the game—a 9-yarder to running back Jaleel McLaughlin. The Broncos' defensive secondary intercepted two passes by Young deep in Broncos' territory—one by cornerback Patrick Surtain II late in the third quarter, and the other by cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian midway through the fourth quarter. After the Broncos' lost a fumble deep in Panthers' territory just before the two-minute warning, the Panthers scored a late touchdown with only 23 seconds left in the game—a 15-yard pass from Young to wide receiver Jalen Coker. However, the game had already been decided in the Broncos' favor. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton recorded his first 100+ yard receiving game since Week 2 of the 2022 season. Nik Bonitto earned a sack to extend his streak of consecutive games with a sack to six, tying Von Miller's streak in 2018.[135]

Week 9: at Baltimore Ravens

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Week 9: Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 10 0010
Ravens 7 17 14341

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

The Ravens took advantage of two Broncos' turnovers on downs, with a 7-yard touchdown run by running back Derrick Henry, followed in the second quarter by a 33-yard field goal by placekicker Justin Tucker. The Broncos got on the scoreboard midway through the second quarter, with quarterback Bo Nix receiving a 2-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Courtland Sutton on a Philly Special pass play. The Ravens responded, with quarterback Lamar Jackson throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Zay Flowers. After a 9-yard touchdown scramble by Nix was nullified by an offensive holding penalty on tackle Garett Bolles, the Broncos were forced to settle for a 37-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz to narrow the Ravens' lead to 17–10. However, the Broncos were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, and the Ravens pulled away. Jackson connected on two more touchdown passes, Henry rushed for another, and Tucker added another field goal for a 41–10 Ravens' win.[136]

Note: With the loss, the Broncos dropped to 1–8 all-time in Baltimore, including the postseason.[137]

Week 10: at Kansas City Chiefs

[edit]
Week 10: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 14 0014
Chiefs 0 10 3316

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game information

The Broncos took a 14–3 lead into the second quarter; however, they were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, allowing the Chiefs to come back. After Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes led a 70-yard touchdown drive, culminating in a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce, Broncos' placekicker Wil Lutz missed short on a 60-yard field goal attempt before halftime. Two field goals from placekicker Harrison Butker—one apiece in the third and fourth quarters—allowed the Chiefs to take a 16–14 lead with 5:57 remaining in the game. The Broncos drive to the Chiefs' 18-yard line; however, Lutz's 35-yard field goal attempt was blocked as time expired, securing the win for the Chiefs.[138]

Week 11: vs. Atlanta Falcons

[edit]
Week 11: Atlanta Falcons at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Falcons 3 3 006
Broncos 7 14 71038

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: November 17
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,545
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix threw four touchdown passes, and running back Javonte Williams rushed for another touchdown, in a 38–6 rout of the Falcons. After yielding two field goals to placekicker Younghoe Koo, the Broncos' defense held the Falcons scoreless in the second half, including four sacks of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Nix became only the second Broncos' rookie quarterback to throw for 300+ yards and four touchdowns in a single game, joining Marlin Briscoe.[139]

Week 12: at Las Vegas Raiders

[edit]
Week 12: Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 000
Raiders 0 0 000

at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

  • Date: November 24
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Referee: Ronald Torbert
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Preview

Standings

[edit]

Division

[edit]
AFC West
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Kansas City Chiefs 9 1 0 .900 3–0 5–1 240 191 L1
Los Angeles Chargers 7 3 0 .700 2–1 5–2 220 145 W4
Denver Broncos 6 5 0 .545 1–2 2–4 235 183 W1
Las Vegas Raiders 2 8 0 .200 0–3 2–6 187 285 L6

Conference

[edit]
AFC
Seed Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 Kansas City Chiefs West 9 1 0 .900 3–0 5–1 .509 .474 L1
2 Buffalo Bills East 9 2 0 .818 3–0 7–2 .470 .430 W6
3 Pittsburgh Steelers North 8 3 0 .727 1–1 5–2 .436 .471 L1
4 Houston Texans South 7 4 0 .636 3–0 5–1 .500 .413 W1
Wild cards
5 Los Angeles Chargers West 7 3 0 .700 2–1 5–2 .448 .324 W4
6 Baltimore Ravens North 7 4 0 .636 2–2 4–4 .504 .493 L1
7 Denver Broncos West 6 5 0 .545 1–2 2–4 .509 .349 W1
In the hunt
8 Indianapolis Colts South 5 6 0 .455 1–3 4–4 .526 .404 W1
9 Miami Dolphins East 4 6 0 .400 1–2 3–4 .457 .286 W2
10 Cincinnati Bengals North 4 7 0 .364 1–2 2–5 .504 .244 L2
11[a] Cleveland Browns North 3 8 0 .273 2–1 3–3 .466 .515 W1
12[a][b] New York Jets East 3 8 0 .273 1–2 3–5 .530 .375 L2
13[b] New England Patriots East 3 8 0 .273 1–2 2–5 .383 .344 L1
14[c] Tennessee Titans South 2 8 0 .200 0–1 2–4 .567 .333 L2
15[c] Las Vegas Raiders West 2 8 0 .200 0–3 2–6 .533 .455 L6
16 Jacksonville Jaguars South 2 9 0 .182 1–1 2–4 .583 .364 L4
Tiebreakers[d]
  1. ^ a b Cleveland wins tie break over NY Jets based on conference record. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate New England (see below).
  2. ^ a b NY Jets wins tie break over New England based on common record.
  3. ^ a b Tennessee wins tie break over Las Vegas based on conference record.
  4. ^ 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.

Statistics

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Team leaders

[edit]
Category Player(s) Value
Passing yards Bo Nix 2,275
Passing touchdowns Bo Nix 14
Rushing yards Javonte Williams 447
Rushing touchdowns Bo Nix 4
Receptions Courtland Sutton 49
Receiving yards Courtland Sutton 647
Receiving touchdowns Courtland Sutton 3
Points Wil Lutz 81
Kickoff return yards Tremon Smith 170
Punt return yards Marvin Mims 279
Tackles Brandon Jones 74
Sacks Nik Bonitto 9
Forced fumbles six tied 1
Interceptions Patrick Surtain II 3

Team statistics updated through Week 11.
Source for this section: Denver Broncos' official website.[140]

League rankings

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Offense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 312.5 YPG 23rd
Yards per play 5.1 21st
Rushing yards 116.0 YPG 20th
Yards per rush 4.3 T–18th
Passing yards 196.5 YPG 25th
Yards per pass 6.4 T–23rd
Pass completions 237/360 (.658) 16th
Total touchdowns 25 T–17th
Rushing touchdowns 8 T–17th
Receiving touchdowns 15 T–10th
Scoring 21.4 PPG 20th
Red Zone Touchdowns 21/36 (.583) 10th
Third down efficiency 54/146 (.370) 20th
Fourth down efficiency 10/17 (.588) 15th
First downs per game 17.6 26th
Fewest sacks allowed 18 T–5th
Fewest giveaways 13 T–17th
Fewest penalties 73 25th
Least penalty yardage 631 28th
Defense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 289.4 YPG 3rd
Yards per play 4.6 1st
Rushing yards 98.6 YPG 6th
Yards per rush 3.8 4th
Passing yards 190.7 YPG 7th
Yards per pass 6.4 T–2nd
Pass completions 239/360 (.664) 20th
Total touchdowns 18 T–4th
Rushing touchdowns 6 T–3rd
Receiving touchdowns 12 T–10th
Scoring 16.6 PPG 3rd
Red Zone Touchdowns 12/28 (.429) T–3rd
Third down efficiency 57/154 (.370) 15th
Fourth down efficiency 8/16 (.500) T–10th
First downs per game 18.0 T–11th
Sacks 39 1st
Takeaways 13 T–12th
Fewest penalties 76 T–26th
Least penalty yardage 526 16th
Special teams
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Gross punting 46.7 YPP T–23rd
Net punting 42.0 YPP 16th
Kickoffs 63.0 YPK 19th
Punt returns 13.3 YPR T–6th
Kick returns 28.1 YPR 11th
Punt coverage 8.4 YPR 10th
Kick coverage 24.4 T–5th

League statistics updated through Week 11.
Source for this section: Pro-Football Reference.[141]

Awards and honors

[edit]
Recipient Award(s)
Cody Barton Week 7: AFC Defensive Player of the Week[142]
Wil Lutz Week 3: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[143]
Bo Nix October: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month[144]
Week 10: NFL Rookie of the Week[145]
Week 11: AFC Offensive Player of the Week[146]
Week 11: FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week[146]
Week 11: NFL Rookie of the Week[146]
Patrick Surtain II Week 5: AFC Defensive Player of the Week[147]

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