Tag: denver broncos
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History favors Broncos in AFC Championship Game | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. New England at Broncos (1 p.m. Sunday, CBS) — It’s a rematch 10 years in the making. This AFC Championship doesn’t have Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, but it does have a juicy Jarrett Stidham story. 2. Detroit Pistons at Nuggets (7 p.m. Tuesday, Altitude)…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Why the Broncos have more than Stiddy and a prayer in AFC Championship Game
By my count, coach Sean Payton has a 17-4 record in games with backup quarterbacks Taysom “Running Man” Hill, Teddy “Two Gloves” Bridgewater and Jameis “Lord, Please Deliver Me from a Pick-6” Winston. I see the Broncos beating New England 24-16 with backup QB Jarrett Stidham. – Danny, the sports rabbi Kiz: Amen, brother. But…
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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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How to watch: Broncos vs. Patriots in AFC Championship Game
Broncos TV Guide AFC Championship Game TV: CBS (Jim Nantz, play-by-play; Tony Romo, analyst; Tracy Wolfson, sideline reporter) Kickoff: 1 p.m. Sunday Radio: KOA (850 AM, 94.1 FM) (Dave Logan, play-by-play; Rick Lewis, analyst; Susie Wargin, sideline) Betting line: Patriots (-4.5) – odds provided by FanDuel
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Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos vs. Patriots
The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson gives his scouting report for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Broncos (15-3) and Patriots (16-3) at Empower Field at Mile High. Offense All eyes will be on Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who takes over after Bo Nix broke his right ankle in overtime of last weekend’s 33-30 playoff win…
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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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Mark Kiszla: With Bo Nix out, can J.K. Dobbins carry Broncos past Patriots to Super Bowl?
Grinning as mischievously as a Cheshire cat, J.K. Dobbins might be fixing to mess up the New England Patriots. Or maybe he’s merely messing with all our heads and hearts. Either way, Dobbins ain’t saying. Under strict orders from the team, his lips are sealed. How large does the Cheshire smile of Dobbins loom over…
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Rookie RJ Harvey ‘close’ to breakout as a runner | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — It’s the play that everyone quickly forgot because of what happened next. But rookie running back RJ Harvey made one of the biggest plays in overtime, helping the Broncos capture a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. Facing a second-and-7 inside Denver’s own 25-yard line, Bo Nix flipped a…
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Denver Broncos fans: Dedicated, loyal and sticking by their team no matter what
After a decade-long drought that felt like the Dust Bowl, Broncos Country has clawed its way back to fevered-pitch fandom with all eyes on the Super Bowl. Because Denver Broncos fans are nothing if not loyal to their home team. “We’ve been through a lot,” Rick Rhoades sighed while shopping for new sweatshirts and T-shirts…
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Broncos’ Vance Joseph finalist for Assistant Coach of Year, Nik Bonitto for Defensive Player of Year
Recognition keeps piling up for the Broncos. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was named Thursday one of five finalists for the NFL’s Assistant Coach of the Year Award, and outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was named one of five in contention for Defensive Player of the Year. Winners of the league’s official awards, chosen by a media…