Latest Wil Lutz News
Broncos' blowout of Saints featured 2 of QB's best friends: a great ground game and dominant defense
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — When Sean Payton was preparing to hand over his offense to a rookie quarterback for the first time in his 17 years as an NFL head coach, he said two essential ingredients for success were a good ground game and a stout defense. Both showed up in the Broncos'...
Herbert leads Chargers to 23-16 win over the Broncos, who lose Surtain to a concussion
DENVER (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers had to concern themselves with Patrick Surtain II for only a single snap Sunday. After Surtain went out with a concussion on Denver’s first defensive play, Herbert directed a clock-chewing, methodical offense that...
Nix throws his first NFL touchdown pass to help Broncos slip past Rodgers and the Jets 10-9
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Bo Nix finally threw his first NFL touchdown pass in his fourth pro start — and it came at a great time for the Denver Broncos. Nix and the offense overcame a miserable first half and the Broncos held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the...
Nix runs for a TD and Lutz kicks 4 FGs to lead Broncos to 26-7 victory over listless Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bo Nix's first NFL touchdown pass is still to come. For now, he and the Denver Broncos will settle for celebrating the rookie quarterback's first pro win. The 12th overall pick in this year's draft shrugged off a pair of losses to begin season, running for an...
Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
DENVER (AP) — Sean Payton made the gutsiest call in Super Bowl history, ambushing Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts with a stunning onside kick coming out of halftime at Super Bowl 44 to nab the New Orleans Saints' only Lombardi Trophy. Payton also ushered in the second...
Broncos' Patrick Surtain II gets new deal worth $24 million per year
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II had quite an eventful day, becoming the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history and earning his first captainship as a pro on Wednesday. “Signed, sealed, delivered,” Surtain said through a smile after...
Rookie Bo Nix strengthens his bid for the Broncos' starting QB job in a 27-2 win over the Packers
DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton isn't ready to name rookie quarterback Bo Nix his starter just yet. It sure seems it's just a matter of time, though. “Well listen, he's played well. I'm not announcing any starting quarterback tonight," Payton said after Nix made...
