Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Chargers at Broncos | The Denver Gazette’s predictions
The Denver Gazette’s predictions for the Chargers’ (11-5) matchup with the Broncos (13-3) at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday: Paul Klee’s pick: Broncos 23, Chargers 13 Win two games, and the Broncos host the AFC championship game like it’s the 2015 season… or 2013… or 1998… or 1989… or 1987… or 1997… or…
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Which AFC playoff team should concern Broncos Country the most? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Which AFC playoff team should concern Broncos Country the most? Paul Klee, sports editor Answer: Jaguars Broncos Super Bowl marches have a type. They usually come from the No. 1 seed. Over eight Super Bowl appearances, the Broncos six times were the top seed. They were juggernauts expected to be there (1998) and…
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Colorado, PGA Tour golf brought memorable moments in 2025 | Golf Insider
Golf was in the spotlight often in 2025 on the national and local level. From Jim Knous’ win at the Inspirato Colorado Open to Rory McIlroy completing the career grand slam on the PGA Tour, let’s take a look at the memorable state and pro moments in golf. Pro golf’s memorable moments Colorado golf’s memorable…
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Predictions for Avalanche, Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies and Buffs in 2026 | New Year’s special
Vinny Benedetto, Nuggets writer For the Nuggets, the 2025 that was: a year of transformation for a franchise built on continuity. Michael Malone, the only coach Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray knew in Denver, was fired on the same day as general manager Calvin Booth in an unprecedented move with only three games left in the…
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Broncos at Chiefs grades: Ball control offense powers Denver to Christmas win
The Denver Broncos (13-3) defeated the Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) on Christmas night at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Here are grades on the Broncos’ performance from Thursday’s 20-13 win: Offense It’s not about style points with the Broncos offense. Denver only scored 20 points and won by seven despite having the ball for over…
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Broncos vs. Jaguars grades: Denver gets beat in all phases during loss
The Broncos (12-3) saw their 11-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4). Here are the grades from the 34-20 loss: Offense An uneven performance by quarterback Bo Nix and this group. Nix’s stats (352 yards and one touchdown) don’t look bad but the quarterback threw…
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Rapids to host Inter Miami — and maybe Lionel Messi — at Empower Field in April
The Rapids will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first home match in style. The club announced Thursday that the highly anticipated April 18 match against Inter Miami CF, the reigning MLS Cup champion, will be played at Empower Field at Mile High. Superstar Lionel Messi is a member of Inter Miami CF. The match will kick off at 2:30 p.m. and air…
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Broncos vs. Packers grades: Denver clinches playoff berth with big second half
The Broncos (12-2) defeated the Packers (9-4-1) on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are the grades from the 34-26 victory: Offense The Broncos’ Bo Nix silenced some critics with his 302-yard and four-touchdown performance against the Packers. The second-year quarterback was clutch every time Denver needed a play, including a big fourth-down…
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Final: Broncos 34, Packers 26
The Broncos (11-2) host the Green Bay Packers (9-3-1) on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Kickoff is set for 2:25 p.m. and televised by CBS. Fourth quarter The Denver pass rush does its job on fourth down as Cooper gets the sack and the Broncos take over with just over two minutes and…
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Broncos-Packers face off in possible Super Bowl preview in Denver | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Green Bay Packers at Broncos (2:25 p.m. Sunday, CBS) — Could we see this matchup again in February? Denver has never been kind to Green Bay, as the Packers are 1-7 all-time in Colorado. 2. Houston Rockets at Nuggets (7:30 p.m. Monday, Altitude) — The…