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As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup
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
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
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,...
Broncos, Falcons both trying to put botched special teams play behind them ahead of Simmons' reunion
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...
Broncos and Falcons trying to put major disappointments from last week behind them
Atlanta (6-4) at Denver (5-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 2 1/2. Series record: Broncos lead 9-7. Against the spread: Falcons 5-5; Broncos 7-3. Last meeting: Atlanta beat Denver 34-27 on Nov. 8,...
Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down because of vision problems
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff has resigned because of problems with his vision. Westhoff, 76, is a former special teams coordinator with the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints who came out of retirement to join head coach Sean Payton's...
Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Falling behind by a double-digit deficit is typically a death knell for most NFL teams. For Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City...
Analysis: Special teams were full of chokes in the NFL's wacky Week 10
Special teams were chock-full of chokes in the NFL's wacky Week 10. The 49ers muffed a punt and missed three field goals before Jake Moody's 44-yarder as time expired beat the Buccaneers 23-20. In between his third miss and his third make, Moody was confronted on the...
Coach Sean Payton accepts blame for the botched field goal that cost the Broncos a big win at KC
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton doesn't want Alex Forsyth catching all the flack for getting bulldozed by a wave of Kansas City defenders and allowing linebacker Leo Chenal to block Wil Lutz's game-winning, chip-shot field-goal attempt. “This isn’t on the player," Payton...
Imperfect Chiefs remain perfect by delivering again on the final play, this time against Denver
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs gave the Denver Broncos every opportunity to spoil their perfect start to the season. The Broncos didn't take advantage of it. The Chiefs blocked a 35-yard field-goal try by Denver kicker Wil Lutz as time expired on...
