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Broncos hope to continue playoff push when they meet the banged-up Raiders

Nov. 21, 2024 18:08 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Broncos are 0-4 in Las Vegas, but in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions, Denver has more at stake than trying to end a series skid. A victory over the Raiders puts the Broncos that much closer to an unexpected playoff berth, playing with a rookie...

Bo Nix and Broncos favored to finally beat Raiders in Las Vegas

Nov. 21, 2024 15:18 PM EST

Denver (6-5) at Las Vegas (2-8) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 6. Against the spread: Broncos 8-3; Raiders 4-6. Series record: Raiders lead 72-54-2. Last meeting: Broncos beat Raiders 34-18 in Denver...

Falcons can't let history bog them down when they return from bye week

Nov. 21, 2024 02:02 AM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons can't let history bog them down after their off week. They're still holding first place in the dreadful NFC South. They're still in prime position to earn their first playoff berth since 2017. That said, this remains...

NC State is aiming to end Georgia Tech's unbeaten run at its home stadium and gain bowl eligibility

Nov. 20, 2024 13:19 PM EST

N.C. State (5-5, 2-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Georgia Tech (6-4, 4-3), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Georgia Tech by 8 1/2. Series record: Georgia Tech leads 20-11. What’s at stake? N.C. State needs a...

Falcons head into bye week on 2-game losing streak and reeling from worst defeat since 2021

Nov. 18, 2024 21:06 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are still in first place. That's about the only good news heading into their bye. The Falcons (6-5) have lost two in a row and are reeling from their worst defeat since 2021, a 38-6 shellacking at the hands of the Denver Broncos. ...

As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup

Nov. 17, 2024 21:47 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — On an afternoon when Bo Nix sparkled, fellow rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a cameo appearance in garbage time. This is the cold, stark reality of the NFL — not all rookies start right away, especially when the team that drafts them just signed a...

Bo Nix throws 4 touchdown passes and the Broncos roll past the Falcons 38-6

Nov. 17, 2024 21:16 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix set career bests by completing 85% of his passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns Sunday. Yet it was Javonte Williams' 14-yard touchdown run that really delighted the Denver Broncos' rookie quarterback. Williams got a push into the end zone from a half-dozen...

Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday's game vs. Broncos

Nov. 15, 2024 18:26 PM EST

The Atlanta Falcons will be missing eight players for their game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, including several starters on defense. Cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) and nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring) were ruled out by the NFC South leaders on the Friday injury report,...

It doesn’t have to take years to rebuild, especially with the right coach: Analysis

Nov. 15, 2024 12:52 PM EST

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Teams considering a coaching change should be encouraged by some of the quick turnarounds around the NFL. Three teams with new coaches...

Broncos, Falcons both trying to put botched special teams play behind them ahead of Simmons' reunion

Nov. 14, 2024 19:44 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons spent the week addressing special teams breakdowns that led to gut-wrenching losses. The Broncos (5-5) are trying to fix their field-goal protection unit after allowing the Kansas City Chiefs to remain unbeaten by blocking a...