Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Patriots at Broncos predictions | AFC Championship Game
The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the No. 1 Broncos (14-3) and No. 2 New England Patriots (14-3) at Empower Field at Mile High: Paul Klee’s pick: Broncos 20, Patriots 18 Anyone else tired of Chris Tomasson winning our NFL predictions every season? That’s an elite NFL writer for ya.…
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From Bailey to Brady: Broncos, Patriots renew unforgettable playoff rivalry
The Broncos and New England face off Sunday for the seventh time in the NFL playoffs. This will be the fifth time with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Here’s a look at the five postseason matchups between Denver and New England: 1986 AFC Divisional Score: Broncos 22, Patriots 17 When: Jan.…
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Broncos backup quarterbacks Tebow, Frerotte, Osweiler, others played critical roles in past success
Jarrett Stidham has not thrown a pass all season. Now he will try to lead the Broncos through the Patriots and into the Super Bowl. Several Broncos backup quarterbacks had big-time moments and Stidham is looking to join that list. Here is a look at the best-known Broncos backups: Gary Kubiak When: 1983-91 Why he’s…
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Can Broncos’ Jarrett Stidham join Plunkett, Foles on exclusive list of backup QBs to win Super Bowl?
When Jarrett Stidham takes the field for the Broncos on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game, he will be trying to join an exclusive list. In place of Bo Nix, who suffered a broken ankle against the Bills and is out for the season, Stidham will attempt to become one of the few backup quarterbacks…
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Broncos vs. Bills grades: Denver completes another comeback to advance to AFC title game
The Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills on Saturday in the AFC Divisional playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are the grades from the 33-30 overtime win: Offense The Broncos did not take advantage of the poor Buffalo run defense as quarterback Bo Nix, who broke his ankle in overtime and will miss the…
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Bills at Broncos predictions | AFC Divisional playoffs
The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Saturday’s AFC divisional round playoff game between the Broncos (14-3) and the Buffalo Bills (12-5) at Empower Field at Mile High: Paul Klee’s pick: Broncos 24, Bills 23 Is the 2025 Broncos defense in the same tier as Denver’s Orange Crush and No Fly Zone? There’s no better way…
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PGA Tour makes smart move in bringing back Brooks Koepka | Golf Insider
The PGA Tour got it right. Welcome back, Brooks Koepka. It will be great to see the five-time major champion back on tour. PGA Tour Enterprises CEO Brian Rolapp said Monday that Koepka was reinstated to the tour after leaving a couple of years ago to play on the LIV Golf tour. Koepka just five…
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PGA Tour makes smart move in bringing back Brooks Koepka | Golf Insider
The PGA Tour got it right. Welcome back, Brooks Koepka. It will be great to see the five-time major champion back on tour. PGA Tour Enterprises CEO Brian Rolapp said Monday that Koepka was reinstated to the tour after leaving a couple of years ago to play on the LIV Golf tour. Koepka left LIV…
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Will Bo Nix’s Broncos create playoff memory like ‘The Drive?’ | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: Numbers game Numbers game 12 – wild pitches in 2025 by new Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen which led Major League Baseball. The right-hander signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the team on Wednesday. Box office $55 – for a ticket to see the Maple Leafs…
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Chargers at Broncos grades: Denver claims No. 1 seed with ugly win
The Broncos (14-3) will be the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs after beating the Chargers (11-6) on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are the grades from the 19-3 win: Offense An ugly and vanilla performance by quarterback Bo Nix and this group. It was hard to tell if it was…