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Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over Texans
Read full article: Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over TexansBrandon McManus kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired in his debut with Green Bay to lift the Packers past the Houston Texans 24-22.
Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win
Read full article: Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 winTrevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans.
Huntley rallies Ravens past Broncos after Jackson injured
Read full article: Huntley rallies Ravens past Broncos after Jackson injuredTyler Huntley capped a 91-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run with 28 seconds remaining and the Baltimore Ravens overcame Lamar Jacksonās injury to edge the Denver Broncos 10-9.
Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win
Read full article: Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT winDustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos.
Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game
Read full article: Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled gameStephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilsonās pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the Indianapolis Colts a 12-9 overtime victory over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night.
Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime time
Read full article: Broncos, Wilson edge Niners, Garoppolo 11-10 in prime timeMelvin Gordon scored from a yard out and Kareem Jackson recovered a fumble in the closing minutes Sunday night to secure Denver's 11-10 win over Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers.
Analysis: Nathaniel Hackett's headscratcher caps wild Week 1
Read full article: Analysis: Nathaniel Hackett's headscratcher caps wild Week 1The Denver Broncos acquired quarterback Russell Wilson from Seattle for three players and five draft picks and then gave him a huge contract before he'd taken a single snap in a game for them.
Seahawks survive Russell Wilson's return, top Broncos 17-16
Read full article: Seahawks survive Russell Wilson's return, top Broncos 17-16Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Denver fumbled twice at the 1-yard line in the second half, and the Seahawks beat the Broncos 17-16 in Russell Wilsonās return to Seattle.
Allen throws TD in Bills' 42-15 preseason rout over Broncos
Read full article: Allen throws TD in Bills' 42-15 preseason rout over BroncosJosh Allen needed just six plays to lead the Bills 70 yards for an opening-drive touchdown before taking a seat in his preseason debut, and Buffalo routed the Denver Broncosā backups 42-15.
Journeyman Johnson leads Broncosā backups past Cowboys 17-7
Read full article: Journeyman Johnson leads Broncosā backups past Cowboys 17-7Journeyman Josh Johnson's two touchdown throws helped the Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 17-7 in coach Nathaniel Hackett's first game as a head coach in the NFL.
Broncos beat Cowboys 30-16 as 6-game Dallas win streak ends
Read full article: Broncos beat Cowboys 30-16 as 6-game Dallas win streak endsTeddy Bridgewater threw for a touchdown and had a sneak for another, and the Denver Broncos stymied the NFLās No. 1 offense when it mattered in a 30-16 victory over Dallas.
Suns spoil Nikola Jokic's MVP party, beat Nuggets 116-102
Read full article: Suns spoil Nikola Jokic's MVP party, beat Nuggets 116-102Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Nikola Jokicās MVP celebration with a 116-102 victory over Denver on Friday night in Game 3 that put āThe Jokerā and the rest of the reeling Nuggets on the brink of a quick second-round exit.
Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark
Read full article: Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD markHerbert, the sixth overall pick in the April draft and third QB taken, completed 21 of 33 passes for 253 yards. Badgley also split the uprights from 43 yards late in the second quarter to extend LAās lead to 13-0 at halftime. After the Chargers went three-and-out, Drew Lock scored on a 1-yard keeper for Denver's first rushing touchdown in seven games. And after Badgley's late field goal, the Broncos got to midfield. McManus then had a 37-yard field goal attempt bounce off the left upright, his first miss inside 40 yards since 2017.
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week
Read full article: The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)The Latest on Week 16 in the NFL (all times EST):___8 p.m.For the first time since 2014 there will be an NFL playoff team with a losing record. The winner will remain alive in the NFC East playoff race if Washington loses to Carolina. ___6:05 p.m.Washington is well on the way to blowing its first chance to clinch the NFC East. ___6 p.m.Eleven teams in the NFC are still harboring hopes of making a playoff run with Week 16 winding down. 1 seed in the NFC with a win Sunday night against the Titans and a Seattle loss or tie.
Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995
Read full article: Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995DENVER ā Donning gray caps that declared them AFC East champions for the first time since 1995, the Buffalo Bills acted like this was old hat. āTo be the team and to be the quarterback on the team that does it, obviously feels really good. āBut thereās still a lot on the table.āBuffalo coach Sean McDermott said he received a congratulatory email from Marv Levy, the last Bills coach to win the AFC East. He also missed the 51-yard field goal attempt way to the right on Denverās opening drive. Broncos: visit the Los Angeles Chargers, who they rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat on Nov. 1 with a touchdown as time ran out.
NFL wonāt be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccine
Read full article: NFL wonāt be cutting in line for coronavirus vaccineThe NFL wonāt be cutting in line to get the coronavirus vaccine. āNo one should be thinking about the vaccine going anywhere other than our first responders and the most vulnerable people right now,ā said DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association. āThe rollout of the vaccine is going to be driven by public health concerns and what medical and government officials determine to be the most efficacious for risk reduction across society as a whole. The largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history got underway Monday with health workers rolling up their sleeves for the first shots on the same day the nationās COVID-19 death toll hit a staggering 300,000. High-risk health care workers and some nursing home residents were among the first in line for the shots that could finally conquer the outbreak that has upended life across the globe.
Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike Cowboys
Read full article: Column: Broncos, Saints both defend teammate, unlike CowboysHamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. āDivision rival, close game,ā Chargers running back Justin Jackson explained, adding, āWe werenāt too happy with 22ā²s hit on Buster,ā referencing safety Kareem Jacksonās unflagged blasting of running back Troymaine Pope in the second half. āIāll never watch something weak like that happen to a defenseless teammate and not defend him,ā Anderson added. Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins jumped on Wims and soon players from both teams rushed in to break up the ruckus. Wims emerged from the pileup clapping and smiling as he was ejected and escorted to his locker room.
Lock rallies Broncos to last-second 31-30 win over Chargers
Read full article: Lock rallies Broncos to last-second 31-30 win over ChargersDenver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER ā Drew Lock hit rookie KJ Hamler from a yard out and no time on the clock and Brandon McManus nailed the extra point to give the Denver Broncos a shocking 31-30 win over the hard-luck Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Broncos (3-4) overcame a 24-3 deficit and rallied after being held to just 60 first-half yards, including 2 on the ground. The Broncos got the ball at their 19 with 2:24 remaining and Lock drove them 81 yards in 14 plays, helped by two defensive flags.
McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed game
Read full article: McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed gameDenver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles, left, congratulates kicker Brandon McManus in the second half of an NFL football game after his sixth field goal against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. ā The Denver Broncos waited two weeks to finally play again and they were rewarded with their biggest win of the season. He was steady early, but had back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter to let the Patriots back into the game. It was the first game back for Newton, who returned after missing New Englandās Week 4 loss at Kansas City. McManus, who connected on field goals of 52 and 54 yards, now has six games with multiple 50-yard field goals.
Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of season
Read full article: Broncos top winless Jets 37-28 for first victory of seasonIt was a victory, though, and Vic Fangio and the Denver Broncos are relieved to finally get one ā no matter how it looked. Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncosā first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 remaining, and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat the bumbling ā and still winless ā New York Jets 37-28 on Thursday night. The Jets couldnāt do anything on their next possession, and Sam Darnold was sacked by Chubb on fourth-and-3 at the two-minute warning. Brian Poole intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncosā next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denverās 44. Jets: look for their first win when they host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.
Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at Denver
Read full article: Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at DenverDenver Broncos inside linebacker Josey Jewell (47) celebrates his stop of Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)DENVER ā New kicker Stephen Gostkowski avoided a disastrous debut with the Tennessee Titans in the nick of time. The Titans escaped Denver with a 16-14 victory Monday night on Gostkowskiās 25-yard field goal with 17 seconds left after heād missed four kicks, one in each quarter. Gostkowski missed three field goals: wide left, wide right and a block, and he missed an extra point. And Gostkowski became the first kicker to miss three field goals and a PAT in the same game since Mason Crosby missed four field goals and a PAT for the Packers against the Lions in 2018.