Tag: Afc Playoffs
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Sean McDermott, Bills left puzzled by controversial interception in overtime
Sean McDermott heard the sentence he desperately didn’t want to hear. “New York has confirmed (the call).” After the most pivotal play in the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win on Saturday — Ja’Quan McMillian’s heroic interception — McDermott called a timeout. He didn’t want to, but he felt like he had to. After McMillian stole the…
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Bills
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Saturday’s divisional playoff game between the Broncos (14-3) and Bills (13-5) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner said Denver quarterback Bo Nix needs to be more aggressive in the playoffs. Expect that to be the case with the…
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After ‘incredible’ turnaround under Sean Payton, Broncos face Bills in first home playoff game in 10 years
When 2023 arrived, the Broncos were a mess. They had just gotten over the disastrous coaching run of Nathaniel Hackett, who didn’t last a full season. Russell Wilson, not long after being signed to a five-year, $245 million contract extension, didn’t look to be the answer at quarterback. Then Sean Payton arrived. Payton, on Feb.…
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How to watch: Broncos vs. Bills in AFC Divisional playoffs
Broncos TV Guide AFC Divisional Round TV: CBS (Jim Nantz, play-by-play; Tony Romo, analyst; Tracy Wolfson, sideline) Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Radio: 94.1 FM and 850 AM KOA (Dave Logan, play-by-play; Rick Lewis, analyst; Susie Wargin, sideline) Betting line: Broncos (-1.5) – odds provided by FanDuel
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While preparing for playoff debut, Broncos rookie Pat Bryant looks back at ‘whiplash’ concussion suffered last month
ENGLEWOOD – It was a scary moment when Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant was taken off the field on a cart and then by an ambulance to the hospital in the final minute of a Dec. 21 home game against Jacksonville. But Bryant made a quick recovery and missed just one game. Now, he’s…
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All-Pro Meinerz believes Broncos’ offensive line is key to beating Bills, AFC Championship berth
ENGLEWOOD — When the Broncos and Bills meet Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High, every second will be precious. Both teams rank among the NFL’s top seven in time of possession, and, after Buffalo held the ball for nearly 42 minutes in last year’s meeting, there’s an onus on Denver to flip the switch…
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Broncos CB Pat Surtain draws extra motivation from not being named first-team All-Pro
ENGLEWOOD — After being the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II was named just second-team All-Pro in 2025. So how is he handling this? “I’m always looking to be on top of my game, so it is something that is a motivation there, but it’s all good,’’ Surtain…
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Mark Kiszla: How Bo Nix can absolve John Elway of his worst football sin
All that stands in the way of the Broncos doing the impossible is a lone dream killer. The Broncos have nothing to fear in the AFC playoffs except Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the last true superhero standing between them and Super Bowl Sunday. Want to know the best reason to believe the football gods…
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As Broncos prepare to face Bills, it’s no ‘myth’ they’re aiming to win the Super Bowl
ENGLEWOOD — Sean Payton spent time Tuesday talking about postseason “myths,” but it is no myth what the Broncos’ goal is heading into their first playoff game. The Broncos (14-3), the top seed in the AFC playoffs, will face No. 6 Buffalo in a divisional game Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. Despite their…
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What is Broncos’ preferred matchup after playoff bye? | AFC wild-card weekend preview
The Broncos will enjoy the NFL’s wild-card weekend on a playoff bye awaiting their AFC divisional round opponent. Who is the preferred foe between the Bills, Chargers, Steelers and Texans? Here is a Denver Gazette breakdown of the challenges and advantages of each possible matchup for the return of postseason football inside Empower Field at…