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2021 Denver Broncos season

April 12, 2024

The 2021 season was the Denver Broncos' 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 62nd overall. It was also the final season under the ownership of Pat Bowlen's estate who owned the team since the 1984 season.

2021 Denver Broncos season
OwnerThe Bowlen family (via Pat Bowlen’s estate)
General managerGeorge Paton
Head coachVic Fangio
Home fieldEmpower Field at Mile High
Results
Record7–10
Division place4th AFC West
Playoff finishDid not qualify
AP All-ProsFS Justin Simmons (2nd team)
Uniform

2021 marked the first season since 2011 in which John Elway did not serve as general manager, as he relinquished those duties shortly after the end of the 2020 season. Elway remained part of the Broncos' personnel, as the president of football operations, and led the hiring of new general manager George Paton.

The Broncos started 3–0, albeit against teams who would combine for a 11–40 record (New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets), but after that, the Broncos' performance was memorably bad, going 4–10 the rest of the way, including losing their last four games. The Broncos' slightly improved on their 5–11 record from 2020, but missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season and suffered their fifth consecutive losing season—both the second-longest in franchise history following a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17.[1][2] Linebacker Von Miller, the Broncos' franchise record-holder for the most career sacks, was traded to the Los Angeles Rams at mid-season.[3]

Statistically, the Broncos' ranked third in scoring defense, and their defense also ranked within the top 10 in total yards and passing yards. However, their offense ranked in the bottom 10 in points scored, scoring 30+ points only twice and failing to reach 20 points in 9 of their 17 games, resulting in the firing of head coach Vic Fangio after three seasons.[4]

Coaching changes edit

Front office changes edit

  • January 3: During halftime of the Broncos' 2020 regular season finale, director of player personnel Matt Russell announced his retirement, after eight seasons in that role.[8]
  • January 4: John Elway announced that he will remain president of football operations, but will relinquish his general manager duties, and led the hiring of a new general manager.[9]
  • January 13: George Paton was hired as the new Broncos' general manager. Paton spent the previous 14 seasons in the Minnesota Vikings' front office, including the previous nine seasons as the Vikings' assistant general manager and the last three as vice president of player personnel.[10]
  • May 21: Darren Mougey was promoted to be Paton's right-hand man, director of player personnel.[11]

Roster changes edit

Future contracts edit

All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts on January 4, unless noted otherwise. The signings include all ten players who were on the practice squad of the final roster at the end of the 2020 season. Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 17—the first day of the 2021 league year.[12]

Position Player Notes
OT Quinn Bailey waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on January 7[15]
WR Trinity Benson traded to the Detroit Lions on August 31[16]
WR Fred Brown waived February 2[17]
S Chris Cooper waived June 7[18]
RB Jeremy Cox waived May 3[19]
RB Damarea Crockett waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on September 22,[20] waived October 26,[21]
assigned to the practice squad on October 27,[22]
promoted to the active roster on December 4,[23] waived December 21,[24]
assigned to the practice squad on December 23[25]
WR Kendall Hinton waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on September 14[26]
TE Jordan Leggett waived February 2[17]
C Patrick Morris signed January 5,[27] waived July 27[28]
OT Darrin Paulo waived February 2[17]
DT Deyon Sizer designated as waived/injured on August 17,[29]
assigned to the practice squad on December 28,[30]
released from the practice squad on January 3[31]

Free agents edit

Unrestricted edit

Position Player 2021 team Notes
LB Jeremiah Attaochu Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 21[32]
CB De'Vante Bausby Las Vegas Raiders signed with the Raiders on June 17[33]
TE Jake Butt Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on June 18[34]
LB Austin Calitro Chicago Bears originally an RFA, signed with the Bears on May 17[35]
LB Anthony Chickillo None retired on July 11[36]
OT Demar Dotson TBD
DT Shelby Harris Denver Broncos re-signed March 15[37]
S Kareem Jackson Denver Broncos contract option for 2021 declined on March 15,[38] re-signed March 24[39]
LB Joseph Jones Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed with the Buccaneers on May 5[40]
RB Phillip Lindsay Houston Texans originally an RFA, assigned right-of-first-refusal tender on March 16,[41]
tender rescinded on March 18,[42] signed with the Texans on March 19[43]
LB Von Miller Denver Broncos contract option for 2021 picked up on March 16[44]
S Will Parks Kansas City Chiefs signed with the Chiefs on May 6[45]
S Justin Simmons Denver Broncos assigned franchise tag on March 5,[46] re-signed March 19[47]
CB Kevin Toliver TBD originally an RFA
DE DeMarcus Walker Houston Texans signed with the Texans on April 16[48]
G Elijah Wilkinson Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 23[49]
DT Sylvester Williams TBD

Note: Unrestricted free agents who were originally Restricted free agents (RFA) had three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season, and did not receive a qualifying offer before the start of the 2021 league year on March 17.

Restricted and exclusive-rights edit

Position Player Tag 2021 team Notes
OT Calvin Anderson ERFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[41] re-signed May 17[50]
LB A. J. Johnson RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[41] re-signed May 20[51]
S Trey Marshall RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[41] re-signed May 18,[52]
waived August 31[13]
WR Tim Patrick RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[41] re-signed May 18
WR Diontae Spencer ERFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16,[41] re-signed April 16[53]
Restricted Free Agent (RFA): Players with three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season
Exclusive-Rights Free Agent (ERFA): Players with two or fewer accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season

Signings edit

Position Player 2020 team(s) Notes
RB Mike Boone Minnesota Vikings signed March 18,[54] placed on injured reserve on September 1,[55]
activated October 16[56]
OT Cody Conway None signed May 17,[50] designated as waived/injured on August 4[57]
QB Case Cookus New York Giants signed May 17,[50] waived May 20[51]
WR Amara Darboh None signed June 17,[58] released August 6[59]
CB Ronald Darby Washington Football Team signed March 17,[60] placed on injured reserve on January 7[15]
CB Rojesterman Farris None signed August 2,[61] waived August 17,[29]
assigned to the practice squad on September 14[26]
released from the practice squad on October 5,[62]
re-signed to the practice squad on October 13,[63]
released from the practice squad on November 2[64]
OT Cameron Fleming New York Giants signed May 20,[51] released August 31,[13]
re-signed September 1[55]
CB Mike Ford Detroit Lions claimed off waivers from the Lions on September 1,[65]
placed on injured reserve on October 16,[56] activated November 6[66]
CB Kyle Fuller Chicago Bears signed March 20[67]
NT Justin Hamilton Dallas Cowboys signed December 28[30]
C Brett Jones Minnesota Vikings signed July 27,[28] placed on injured reserve August 23[68]
LB Peter Kalambayi Houston Texans signed June 7,[18] waived August 17[29]
RB Adrian Killins Philadelphia Eagles signed August 17,[29] designated as waived/injured on August 23[68]
LB Micah Kiser Los Angeles Rams signed September 22[20]
RB Nate McCrary Baltimore Ravens claimed off waivers from the Ravens on September 1,[65]
waived September 23[69]
DT Isaiah Mack New England Patriots
Tennessee Titans		 signed February 11,[70] waived August 31[13]
OT Bobby Massie Chicago Bears signed May 12[71]
WR David Moore None signed September 28,[72] released October 19,[73]
assigned to the practice squad on October 20,[74]
released from the practice squad on November 9[75]
LB Aaron Patrick Jacksonville Jaguars signed September 23[69]
LB Natrez Patrick Los Angeles Rams claimed off waivers from the Rams on January 10,[76]
waived June 17[58]
WR De'Mornay Pierson-El None signed June 17,[58] waived August 31[13]
TE Eric Saubert Jacksonville Jaguars signed May 4[77]
CB Saivion Smith Dallas Cowboys signed August 4,[78] waived August 31,[13]
assigned to the practice squad on September 7,[79]
released from the practice squad on October 26[21]
DE Shamar Stephen Minnesota Vikings signed April 6,[80] released August 31,[13]
re-signed September 1[55]
LB Pita Taumoepenu Atlanta Falcons signed May 17,[50] released August 23,[68]
assigned to the practice squad on October 19[73]
S Tedric Thompson Cleveland Browns signed July 27,[28] waived August 8[81]
WR Damion Willis None signed May 18,[52] waived July 20[82]

Departures edit

Position Player Notes
CB Essang Bassey waived December 18[83]
RB LeVante Bellamy designated as waived/injured on August 17[29]
CB A. J. Bouye released February 10[84]
DE Jurrell Casey released February 25[85]
WR Tyrie Cleveland waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on October 20,[74]
waived December 4,[23]
promoted to the active roster on January 7[15]
CB Duke Dawson waived November 9,[75] assigned to the practice squad on November 10[86]
QB Jeff Driskel released May 4[77]
TE Austin Fort waived August 31[13]
RB Royce Freeman waived September 1[87]
CB Nate Hairston released August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1[14]
WR DaeSean Hamilton waived with a non-football injury designation on May 18[52]
DE Jonathan Harris waived September 1,[87] promoted to the active roster on January 3[31]
DE Joel Heath waived February 2[17]
S Alijah Holder waived February 2[17]
OT Ja'Wuan James released May 14, eleven days after an Achilles tendon rupture[88]
CB Parnall Motley waived August 31[13]
QB Brett Rypien waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on September 28[72]
C Austin Schlottmann waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on November 9[75]
LB Derrek Tuszka waived August 31[13]
TE Nick Vannett released March 23[89]
LB Josh Watson waived August 24[90]

Draft edit

Main article: 2021 NFL Draft
2021 Denver Broncos Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
1 9 Patrick Surtain II CB Alabama signed May 18,[91] placed on injured reserve on January 7[15]
2 35 Javonte Williams RB North Carolina signed July 24[92]
3 98 Quinn Meinerz C Wisconsin–Whitewater signed July 24[92]
105 Baron Browning LB Ohio State signed July 23[93]
4 None—see table below
5 152 Caden Sterns S Texas signed May 13[94]
164 Jamar Johnson S Indiana signed May 13[94]
6 219 Seth Williams WR Auburn signed May 13,[94] waived August 31,[13]
assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on January 3[31]
7 237 Kary Vincent Jr. CB LSU signed May 13,[94]
traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on November 2[95]
239 Jonathon Cooper LB Ohio State signed June 15[96]
253 Marquiss Spencer DE Mississippi State signed May 13,[94] waived August 31,[13]
assigned to the practice squad on September 1[14]

Draft trades edit

Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source
Atlanta Falcons original 2021 second-round selection—No. 40
2021 fourth-round selection—No. 114		 2021 second-round selection—No. 35
2021 sixth-round selection—No. 219		 [97]
Carolina Panthers original 2021 sixth-round selection—No. 191 QB Teddy Bridgewater [98]
Cleveland Browns FB Andy Janovich 2021 seventh-round selection—No. 253 [99]
New Orleans Saints 2021 third-round selection (No. 76–from NYG) two 2021 third-round selections—Nos. 98 & 105 [100]
New York Giants original 2021 third-round selection—No. 71 2021 third-round selection (No. 76—later traded to NO)
2021 fifth-round selection—No. 164
CB Isaac Yiadom 2021 seventh-round selection—No. 239 [101]

Undrafted free agents edit

All undrafted free agents were signed on May 2—one day after the 2021 NFL draft concluded,[102] unless noted otherwise.

2021 Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position College Notes
Shaun Beyer TE Iowa waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1[14]
David Curry LB Georgia Tech waived May 17[50]
Max Duffy P Kentucky waived June 17[58]
DeVontres Dukes WR South Florida designated as waived/injured on August 17[29]
Drew Himmelman OT Illinois State waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1[14]
Warren Jackson WR Colorado State waived August 7[103]
Nolan Laufenberg G Air Force waived August 23[68]
Mac McCain CB North Carolina A&T waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on November 10[86]
waived November 23[104]
Branden Mack WR Temple waived August 24[90]
Andre Mintze LB Vanderbilt the only undrafted rookie to make the Week 1 roster,[105]
placed on injured reserve on October 19[73]
Lorenzo Neal Jr. DT Purdue originally signed by the New Orleans Saints,
signed by the Broncos on August 8,[81]
waived August 17[29]
Adam Prentice FB South Carolina waived August 31[13]
Curtis Robinson LB Stanford waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on October 19,[73] waived October 26,[21]
assigned to the practice squad on October 27,[22]
released from the practice squad on November 30[106]
Stevie Scott III RB Indiana originally signed by the New Orleans Saints,
signed by the Broncos on August 23,[68]
waived August 31[13]
Barrington Wade LB Iowa claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens on August 7,[103]
waived August 31,[13] assigned to the practice squad on September 1,[14]
promoted to the active roster on October 19[73]
assigned to the practice squad on October 27[22]

Post-draft trades edit

Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source
Detroit Lions WR Trinity Benson
2023 sixth-round selection		 2022 fifth- and seventh-round selections [16]
Los Angeles Rams 2024 sixth-round selection LB Kenny Young
2024 seventh-round selection		 [107]
LB Von Miller 2022 second- and third-round selections [3]
Minnesota Vikings 2022 seventh-round selection LB Stephen Weatherly
2023 seventh-round selection		 [108]
Philadelphia Eagles CB Kary Vincent Jr. 2022 sixth-round selection [95]
San Francisco 49ers 2022 sixth-round selection
2023 seventh-round selection		 LB Jonas Griffith
2022 seventh-round selection		 [109]

Injuries edit

Position Player Time & type of injury Games missed Source(s)
OT Calvin Anderson knee, Week 12 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 13 [110]
CB Essang Bassey knee, Week 13 of the 2020 season physically unable to perform list, Weeks 1–9 [13][111]
TE Andrew Beck elbow, Week 15 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 16[24]
RB Mike Boone quad, preseason injured reserve, Weeks 1–5 [55][112][56]
QB Teddy Bridgewater concussion, Week 15 Week 16, season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 17 [113]
CB Bryce Callahan knee, Week 8 injured reserve, Weeks 9–13 [114][115]
LB Bradley Chubb ankle, preseason Week 1 [116]
bone spur in ankle, Week 2 injured reserve, Weeks 3–11 [20][117]
CB Ronald Darby hamstring, Week 1 injured reserve, Weeks 2–4 [26][118]
shoulder, Week 17 season-ending injured reserve, Week 18 [15]
CB Duke Dawson knee, Week 14 of the 2020 season physically unable to perform list, Weeks 1–8 [13][119]
CB Mike Ford knee, Week 5 injured reserve, Weeks 6–8 [56][66]
G Graham Glasgow ankle, Week 10 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 9 [75]
LB Jonas Griffith hamstring, Week 3 injured reserve, Weeks 5–7 [120][121]
WR K. J. Hamler torn ACL, Week 3 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 4 [122]
S Kareem Jackson back, Week 17 season-ending injured reserve, Week 18 [113]
WR Jerry Jeudy high ankle sprain, Week 1 injured reserve, Weeks 2–7 [26][121]
LB Josey Jewell torn pectoral muscle, Week 2 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 3 [123]
LB A. J. Johnson torn pectoral muscle, Week 6 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 7 [73]
C Brett Jones ruptured biceps, preseason injured reserve, missed the entire 2021 season [68][124]
LB Micah Kiser groin, Week 7 injured reserve, Weeks 8–13 [108][115]
LB Von Miller ankle, Week 7 Week 8 [125]
LB Andre Mintze hamstring, Week 6 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 7 [73]
CB Michael Ojemudia hamstring, preseason injured reserve, Weeks 1–13 [124][115]
TE Albert Okwuegbunam hamstring, October 6 practice injured reserve, Weeks 5–7 [126][121]
G Dalton Risner elbow, Week 17 season-ending injured reserve, Week 18 [113]
CB Patrick Surtain II calf, Week 17 season-ending injured reserve, Week 18 [15]
NT DeShawn Williams elbow, Week 16 season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 17 [30]

Von Miller trade edit

On November 1, linebacker Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for the Rams' second- and third-round selections in the 2022 NFL draft. Miller left the team as the franchise record-holder for the most career sacks in Denver Broncos' history. He was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and received the first-team All-Pro honor three times. He also received MVP honors in Super Bowl 50, when the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in 2015.[3]

Practice squad elevations edit

Each NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week, with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad up to two times without being exposed to waivers. If a practice squad player is elevated to the game day roster for a third time, that player will be required to clear waivers before returning to the practice squad. Teams are also permitted to protect a maximum of four practice squad players to prevent opposing teams from signing those players to their active rosters.[127]

Week Player(s) promoted Source
1 RB Damarea Crockett, CB Nate Hairston [127]
2 RB Damarea Crockett, G Austin Schlottmannn [128]
4 LB Curtis Robinson, G Austin Schlottmannn [129]
5 WR Tyrie Cleveland [126]
6 WRs John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland [56]
7 WR John Brown, LB Pita Taumoepenu [130]
8 LB Barrington Wade [121]
9 DE Jonathan Harris, G Austin Schlottmannn, LB Barrington Wade [66]
10 OT Quinn Bailey, RB Damarea Crockett, OT Drew Himmelman and LB Curtis Robinson [111]
12 OT Quinn Bailey [117]
16 OT Quinn Bailey [131]
17 OT Quinn Bailey, OT Drew Himmelman, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, DE Marquiss Spencer
DE Jonathan Harris, LB Barrington Wade, WR Rico Gafford, CB Rojesterman Farris		 [132]
18 S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix [15]
Note: Damarea Crockett and Curtis Robinson were elevated in Week 10 as COVID-19 replacements.[111]

COVID-19 designations edit

Staff edit

2021 Denver Broncos staff

Front office

  • President/CEO/EXECUTOR OF WILL – Joe Ellis
  • President of football operations – John Elway
  • General manager – George Paton
  • Director of player personnel – Darren Mougey
  • Director of pro personnel – A. J. Durso
  • VP of football administration – Rich Hurtado
  • VP of Football Operation and Compliance – Mark Thewes
  • VP of player development – Ray Jackson
  • Director of college scouting – Brian Stark
  • Senior Analyst – Matt Sheldon

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Ed Donatell
  • Defensive line – Bill Kollar
  • Assistant defensive line/assistant to head coach – Mike Hiestand
  • Linebackers – Reggie Herring
  • Outside linebackers – John Pagano
  • Defensive backs – Christian Parker
  • Defensive pass game specialist – Chris Beake
  • Defensive quality control – Nathaniel Willingham

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Head strength and conditioning – Loren Landow
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Korey Jones
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Loecher
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Pierre Ngo
  • Player performance assistant – Emily Zaler

Final roster edit

2021 Denver Broncos final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 52 active, 18 inactive, 13 practice squad (+2 exempt)

Preseason edit

The Broncos' preseason schedule was announced on May 12.[146]

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 14 at Minnesota Vikings W 33–6 1–0 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
2 August 21 at Seattle Seahawks W 30–3 2–0 Lumen Field Recap
3 August 28 Los Angeles Rams W 17–12 3–0 Empower Field at Mile High Recap

Regular season edit

Schedule edit

The Broncos' 2021 schedule was announced on May 12. Until the Week 18 flex, the Broncos would not have appeared on Monday Night Football for the first time since 1991.[146]

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 12 at New York Giants W 27–13 1–0 MetLife Stadium Recap
2 September 19 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 23–13 2–0 TIAA Bank Field Recap
3 September 26 New York Jets W 26–0 3–0 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
4 October 3 Baltimore Ravens L 7–23 3–1 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
5 October 10 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 19–27 3–2 Heinz Field Recap
6 October 17 Las Vegas Raiders L 24–34 3–3 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
7 October 21 at Cleveland Browns L 14–17 3–4 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
8 October 31 Washington Football Team W 17–10 4–4 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
9 November 7 at Dallas Cowboys W 30–16 5–4 AT&T Stadium Recap
10 November 14 Philadelphia Eagles L 13–30 5–5 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
11 Bye
12 November 28 Los Angeles Chargers W 28–13 6–5 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
13 December 5 at Kansas City Chiefs L 9–22 6–6 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
14 December 12 Detroit Lions W 38–10 7–6 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
15 December 19 Cincinnati Bengals L 10–15 7–7 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
16 December 26 at Las Vegas Raiders L 13–17 7–8 Allegiant Stadium Recap
17 January 2 at Los Angeles Chargers L 13–34 7–9 SoFi Stadium Recap
18 January 8 Kansas City Chiefs L 24–28 7–10 Empower Field at Mile High Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries edit

Week 1: at New York Giants edit

Week 1: Denver Broncos at New York Giants – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 10 71027
Giants 0 7 0613

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

After a scoreless first quarter, a 23-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus gave the Broncos the early lead. The drive was extended after Teddy Bridgewater, the Broncos' fifth different Week 1 starting quarterback in as many seasons, completed a 15-yard pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick on a 4th-and-7 at the Giants' 37-yard line. The Giants took a 7–3 lead on their first possession of the second quarter, with a 37-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Daniel Jones to wide receiver Sterling Shepard. It was the only time in the game that the Broncos would trail. After tight end Albert Okwuegbunam lost a fumble deep in Giants' territory, the Broncos took the lead for good with 24 unanswered points. Just before halftime, Bridgewater connected with Patrick on a 2-yard touchdown pass, three plays after another fourth down gamble near midfield. On the initial possession of the second half, Okwuegbunam atoned for his earlier fumble, with a 4-yard touchdown reception from Bridgewater on a 4th-and-1. The drive was extended after a fumble by wide receiver Jerry Jeudy at the Giants' 13-yard line was overturned by a booth review. The Giants advanced deep into Broncos' territory on their next possession; however, Broncos' linebacker Josey Jewell forced a fumble off Jones at the 15-yard line. The Broncos took advantage of the turnover, and increased their lead to 20–7 early in the fourth quarter, with a 36-yard field goal by McManus. The Giants reached the Broncos' 6-yard line with 6:30 remaining in the game, hoping for a rally, but the Broncos' defense forced a turnover on downs. Four plays later, the Broncos put the game out of reach, with a 70-yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon.[147]

Week 2: at Jacksonville Jaguars edit

Week 2: Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 7 10323
Jaguars 7 0 0613

at TIAA Bank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 58,461
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Jay Feely
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

After surrendering a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jaguars' quarterback Trevor Lawrence to wide receiver Marvin Jones on the game's opening drive, the Broncos reeled off 23 unanswered points. After getting on the scoreboard with a 32-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a pair of touchdown passes—a 12-yarder to wide receiver Tim Patrick in the second quarter, followed in the third quarter by a 14-yarder to tight end Noah Fant. Jaguars' placekicker Josh Lambo missed on two field goal attempts in the second quarter, while McManus added two more field goals—a 46-yarder late in the third quarter, followed by a 50-yarder with 5:42 remaining in the game. After the latter field goal, Jaguars' return specialist Jamal Agnew returned the ensuing kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown that pulled the Jaguars to within a 23–13 deficit. However, the Broncos' defense denied the two-point conversion attempt that would have pulled the Jaguars to within a one-score deficit. The Broncos then proceeded to run out the clock.[148]

Week 3: vs. New York Jets edit

Week 3: New York Jets at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 0 0 000
Broncos 7 10 3626

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,882
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes and Jay Feely
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Broncos' defense sacked Jets' rookie quarterback Zach Wilson five times and forced two interceptions, in a dominating 26–0 win. Offensively, running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon each rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, and placekicker Brandon McManus added four field goals. It was the Broncos' second consecutive shutout of the Jets in Denver, following a 23–0 win in 2017. The Broncos started 3–0 for the first time since 2016.[149]

Week 4: vs. Baltimore Ravens edit

Week 4: Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Ravens 0 17 0623
Broncos 0 7 007

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Broncos' offense struggled and the defense surrendered 405 yards, in a 23–7 loss to the Ravens. After a scoreless first quarter, the Broncos took a 7–0 lead early in the second quarter, with a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to tight end Noah Fant. However, the Broncos' offense sputtered for the remainder of the game, and Bridgewater entered concussion protocol just before halftime. Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over in the second half, and was sacked five times. The Broncos went 3-for-14 on third down, failed to cross midfield until their last possession, when Lock was intercepted in the end zone with only ten seconds remaining in the game, and the Broncos trailing 23–7. Defensively, the Broncos' yielded two touchdowns in the second quarter—an 11-yard run by Ravens' running back Latavius Murray and a 49-yard pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson to wide receiver Marquise Brown. Placekicker Justin Tucker added three field goals—a 40-yarder at the end of the first half, followed by a 46- and 20-yarder in the fourth quarter.[150]

Week 5: at Pittsburgh Steelers edit

Week 5: Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 3 01319
Steelers 7 10 7327

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 59,841
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Brandon Gaudin, Mark Schlereth and Sarah Kustok
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

A slow offensive start and three critical penalties proved costly for the Broncos, in a 27–19 loss to the Steelers. The Broncos trailed 10–3 after the defense surrendered a 50-yard touchdown pass from Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to wide receiver Diontae Johnson on the game's opening drive, followed by a 48-yard field goal by placekicker Chris Boswell. In between, a 39-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus got the Broncos on the scoreboard late in the first quarter. Midway through the second quarter, the Broncos reached the Steelers' 2-yard line after running back Javonte Williams was stopped just short of the goal line following a 49-yard run. However, Williams was flagged for a 5-yard delay of game penalty after spiking the football in anger. The Broncos lost 10 more yards after quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sacked, forcing the Broncos to settle for a 29-yard field goal by McManus. On the Steelers' ensuing possession, Broncos' cornerback Kyle Fuller was flagged for a defensive pass interference penalty on a 3rd-and-15 from the 18-yard line. Instead of forcing a field goal attempt, the Steelers capitalized and increased their lead to 17–6 just before the two-minute warning, with a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Najee Harris.[151][152]

The Broncos' offense stalled near midfield on the opening possession of the second half, and the Steelers methodically marched down to the Broncos' 33-yard line, and Boswell kicked a 51-yard field goal. However, Broncos' defensive end Dre'Mont Jones was flagged for a 15-yard leverage penalty on the field goal attempt, and instead of taking the three points, the Steelers elected for the first down. Three plays later, Roethlisberger connected with wide receiver Chase Claypool on an 18-yard touchdown to give the Steelers a 24–6 lead late in the third quarter. The Broncos' offense finally got into the end zone on their next possession, with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to wide receiver Kendall Hinton. After forcing a Steelers' punt, the Broncos narrowed the Steelers lead to 24–19, with wide receiver Courtland Sutton, playing on his 26th birthday, receiving a 39-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater with 5:54 remaining in the game. However, the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. The Steelers responded, with a 43-yard field goal by Boswell with 2:33 remaining in the game. Without any timeouts, the Broncos had one last possession, and faced a 4th-and-goal at the 3-yard line with 17 seconds remaining. However, Bridgewater was intercepted by Steelers' cornerback James Pierre in the end zone, ending the Broncos' rally attempt.[151][152]

Week 6: vs. Las Vegas Raiders edit

Week 6: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Raiders 10 7 14334
Broncos 7 0 31424

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,854
  • Referee: Ronald Torbert
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Amanda Balionis
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Each team reached the end zone on their initial possessions—Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr connected on a 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Henry Ruggs, while Broncos' quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connected on a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick. However, the Broncos' struggled on both sides of the ball, and surrendered 17 unanswered points. The defense surrendered seven completions by Carr of at least 25 yards. Following a 50-yard field goal by Raiders' placekicker Daniel Carlson, Bridgewater was intercepted by cornerback Brandon Facyson late in the first quarter; however, Carlson hit the left upright on a 43-yard field goal attempt. Two touchdowns by running back Kenyan Drake—a 31-yard pass from Carr just before halftime, followed by an 18-yard run early in the third quarter—gave the Raiders a 24–7 lead. Following a 32-yard field goal by Broncos' placekicker Brandon McManus and a subsequent Raiders' punt, Bridgewater committed a fumble, and the Raiders extended their lead to 31–10 near the end of the third quarter, with running back Josh Jacobs rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. The Broncos responded on their next possession, with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to wide receiver Courtland Sutton. A 30-yard field goal by Carlson increased the Raiders' lead to 34–17 at the 8-minute mark of the fourth quarter. Following an interception by Bridgewater and a Raiders' punt, the Broncos narrowed the Raiders' lead to 34–24 with only 1:17 remaining in the game, with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to tight end Noah Fant. The Broncos recovered the onside kick, and used their final team timeout with 59 seconds remaining. Two plays later, Bridgewater threw his third interception to end the game.[153]

Week 7: at Cleveland Browns edit

Week 7: Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 7714
Browns 10 0 7017

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

The Browns took a 10–0 lead after the first quarter, courtesy of a 4-yard touchdown run by running back D'Ernest Johnson, followed by a 52-yard field goal by placekicker Chase McLaughlin, who later had a 41-yard attempt blocked by Broncos' defensive end Shelby Harris at the 2-minute warning. The Broncos' offense failed to advance past their own 34-yard line on four of their five first half possessions; quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was intercepted in the end zone by Browns' safety John Johnson on a pass from the Browns' 34-yard line in a scoreless second quarter. The Broncos finally got on the scoreboard midway through the third quarter, with Bridgewater connecting with running back Melvin Gordon on an 8-yard touchdown pass. However, the Browns responded on their next possession, with a 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Case Keenum to fullback Johnny Stanton near the end of the third quarter. Following an exchange of punts, the Broncos narrowed the deficit to 17–14, with Bridgewater's second touchdown pass of the game—a 10-yarder to running back Javonte Williams with 5:23 remaining in the game. However, the Broncos' defense was unable to prevent the Browns from running out the clock, surrendering 52 rushing yards to D'Ernest Johnson on the Browns' game-clinching drive.[154]

Notes:

With the loss, the Broncos' 6-game winning streak in Cleveland was snapped. The Browns' last home win over the Broncos was a 16–13 victory in 1989.[155]

This was also linebacker Von Miller's final game in a Broncos' uniform. Miller was inactive for the team's next game vs. the Washington Football Team on October 31, and he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams the following day (November 1).[3]

Week 8: vs. Washington Football Team edit

Week 8: Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Washington 0 3 7010
Broncos 0 10 0717

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 40 °F (4 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,973
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Brandon Gaudin, Mark Schlereth and Shannon Spake
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Following a scoreless first quarter, each team exchanged field goals—a 45-yarder by Broncos' placekicker Brandon McManus and a 52-yarder by Washington placekicker Chris Blewitt; the latter also had a 45-yard attempt blocked by Broncos' defensive end Shelby Harris early in the second quarter. The Broncos took a 10–3 lead just before halftime, with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connecting with running back Melvin Gordon on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Following an exchange of punts to begin the second half, Washington tied the game, with a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Taylor Heinicke to wide receiver DeAndre Carter near the end of the third quarter. McManus missed wide right on a 53-yard attempt on the Broncos' first possession of the fourth quarter. Washington attempted to take the lead on their next possession, and reached the Broncos' 29-yard line; however, Blewitt's field goal attempt from 47 yards out was blocked again—this one by defensive end Dre'mont Jones at the 9-minute mark of the fourth quarter. Eight plays later, Gordon's second touchdown of the game—a 7-yard run—gave the Broncos a 17–10 lead with 4:31 remaining in the game.[156]

Washington marched down to the Broncos' 11-yard line with 2:37 remaining, hoping for a rally. Following two short completions and the two-minute warning, Heinicke was sacked by linebacker Malik Reed for a 13-yard loss at the 20-yard line. On 4th-and-19, Heinicke was intercepted in the end zone by safety Justin Simmons, ending the threat. With only 37 seconds remaining in the game, the Broncos' attempted to run out the clock. However, after a 1-yard run by running back Javonte Williams, a Washington timeout and an incomplete pass by Bridgewater, Gordon lost a fumble, and Washington recovered at the Broncos' 24-yard line, with only 21 seconds remaining in the game. However, the Broncos' defense subdued Washington's last rally attempt, sacking Heinicke on second down, forcing three incomplete passes and the exhaustion of Washington's two remaining timeouts.[156]

Week 9: at Dallas Cowboys edit

Week 9: Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 6 10 31130
Cowboys 0 0 01616

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

The Broncos dominated the Cowboys on both sides of the ball and controlled the time of possession by a 2–1 margin, in a dominating and surprising 30–16 road win. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick and rushed for a 1-yard sneak, and running back Melvin Gordon rushed for a 3-yard touchdown. Placekicker Brandon McManus added three field goals—from 27, 42 and 53 yards out. In the first game of the post-Von Miller era, the Broncos' defense limited the Cowboys' No. 1 ranked offense to 290 total yards and denied the Cowboys on four 4th-down attempts. The Broncos led 30–0 with four minutes remaining in the game, and the defense surrendered two touchdown pass from Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott to wide receiver Malik Turner (with two successful two-point conversions), but well after the outcome had already been decided in the Broncos' favor. With the win, the Broncos extended their winning streak against the Cowboys to seven games, dating back to 1998.[157][158]

Week 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles edit

Week 10: Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Eagles 10 10 7330
Broncos 0 10 3013

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Broncos fell behind 10–0 in the first quarter, with a 30-yard field goal by Eagles' placekicker Jake Elliott, followed by a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts to wide receiver DeVonta Smith. The Broncos got on the scoreboard in the second quarter, with a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon. However, after forcing an Eagles' punt, the Broncos reached the red zone, but were forced to settle on a 21-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Another touchdown pass from Hurts to Smith—from five yards out—coupled with a 52-yard field goal by Elliott just before halftime, gave the Eagles a 20–10 lead. The Broncos took the opening possession of the second half, and reached the Eagles' 4-yard line. However, the Broncos squandered another red zone opportunity, as McManus' 21-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Eagles' safety K'Von Wallace. After forcing the Eagles to go three-and-out, the Broncos reached the red zone yet again; however, running back Javonte Williams had a 20-yard touchdown run nullified by a holding penalty on tight end Eric Saubert. The Broncos were once again forced to settle for another short field goal by McManus—from 28 yards out. After an interception of Hurts by safety Justin Simmons, the Broncos were attempting to tie the game, and reached the Eagles' 23-yard line; however, Gordon lost a fumble, and Eagles' safety Darius Slay recovered the football and ran for an 83-yard touchdown at the end of the third quarter to give the Eagles a 27–13 lead. Elliott later added a 23-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. The Broncos' offense went 1-for-11 on third down, scored only one touchdown out of five red zone opportunities, and defensively, surrendered 214 rushing yards to Eagles' running backs.[159]

Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Chargers edit

Week 12: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chargers 0 7 0613
Broncos 7 7 01428

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,807
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ Ross
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

A pair of rushing touchdowns—an 11-yarder by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the first quarter, followed in the second quarter by a 9-yarder by running back Javonte Williams—gave the Broncos a 14–0 lead over the Chargers. After Bridgewater briefly exited with a lower leg injury late in the first quarter, backup quarterback Drew Lock took over, and completed four passes in seven attempts for only 26 yards, before throwing an interception near midfield with 1:22 remaining in the first half. The Chargers capitalized and got on the scoreboard just before halftime, with a 12-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to running back Austin Ekeler. The Chargers took the opening possession of the second half, and reached the Broncos' 34-yard line; however, placekicker Dustin Hopkins missed wide left on a 52-yard field goal attempt. After a Broncos' punt, the Chargers once again drove deep into Broncos' territory at the end of a scoreless third quarter, and the Broncos holding on to a 14–7 lead. On the second play of the fourth quarter, with the Chargers facing a 3rd-and-14 from the 23-yard line, Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II made the first of two key interceptions—picking off a pass from Herbert intended for tight end Jared Cook in the end zone for a touchback. The Broncos added to their lead, with Bridgewater's return to the game, and a 10-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Eric Saubert. On the Chargers' ensuing possession, Surtain intercepted a pass from Herbert that went through the hands of Ekeler, and scampered down the left sideline for a 70-yard touchdown that put the game out of reach midway through the fourth quarter. The Chargers managed only one more scoring play—a 16-yard touchdown pass from Herbert to Cook (with an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt) on the ensuing possession, but got no closer.[160]

Week 13: at Kansas City Chiefs edit

Week 13: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 3 069
Chiefs 10 0 3922

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game information

The Broncos' defense limited the Chiefs to 267 total yards of offense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes to 184 yards passing, but their defensive effort was wasted by missed opportunities by their offense and nullified by three costly second half turnovers. The Broncos gained only two net yards in their first two offensive possessions and fell behind 10–0 after a 10-yard touchdown run by Mahomes and a 56-yard field goal by Chiefs' placekicker Harrison Butker. The Broncos got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, with a 42-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. After forcing a Chiefs' punt, the Broncos went on a 10-play, 16-yard drive that devoured 10 minutes, but instead of kicking a field goal, the Broncos came up empty at the Chiefs' 8-yard line, after running back Javonte Williams was stopped for a 1-yard loss on 4th-and-2. On the opening possession of the second half, the Broncos were unable to capitalize on an interception of Mahomes by cornerback Patrick Surtain II, and were forced to punt after a three-and-out. A 45-yard field goal by Butker increased the Chiefs' lead to 13–3 at the 5:39 mark of the third quarter. The Broncos blew yet another opportunity, when quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was intercepted by safety Juan Thornhill at the Chiefs' 45-yard line. Eight plays later, Butker's third field goal of the game—from 26 yards out—increased the Chiefs' lead to 16–3 early in the third quarter. The Broncos reached the Chiefs' 27-yard line on their next possession; however, Bridgewater's pass was deflected and intercepted by Chiefs' safety Daniel Sorensen for a 75-yard touchdown (with a missed extra-point attempt). The Broncos' finally reached the end zone, with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to Williams; however the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, keeping the score at 22–9 with 5:19 remaining in the game. The Broncos forced a Chiefs' punt, and in the process, burned two of their team timeouts, hoping for a rally with 2:43 remaining in the game. However, they turned the football over on downs near midfield.[161]

Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions edit

Week 14: Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 10 0010
Broncos 14 3 14738

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: December 12
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,211
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Running backs Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams accounted for four of the Broncos' five touchdowns—two rushing by Gordon and one rushing and one receiving by Williams—in a 38–10 rout of the Lions. The Broncos dedicated the win to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died of a medical issue in his Georgia home during the previous week at the age of 33. Thomas, who played wide receiver for the Broncos from 2010 to 2018, ranks third in franchise history in receptions (behind Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith), second in receiving yards, touchdowns and single-season receptions (all behind Rod Smith), tied with Anthony Miller for the most touchdowns in a single season, and holds the franchise records for 100-yard receiving games and receiving yardage for both a single-game and a single-season.[162] The Broncos also wore a No. 88 decal on their helmets and had a memorial at the Ring of Fame Plaza in honor of Thomas.[163]

Week 15: vs. Cincinnati Bengals edit

Week 15: Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bengals 3 3 9015
Broncos 0 3 7010

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: December 19
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,134
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Through the midway point of the third quarter, all of the scoring came by way of the placekickers—53-, 54- and 28-yard field goals by the Bengals' Evan McPherson, and a 54-yard field goal by the Broncos' Brandon McManus. With only 14 seconds before halftime, McManus missed wide-right on a 51-yard attempt, giving the Bengals good field field position. A 40-yard pass completion from Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow to wide receiver Tyler Boyd set up the 58-yard field goal by McPherson. On the Broncos' second possession of the third quarter, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a head injury while diving for a first down, and was taken to a Denver-area hospital. Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over for the remainder of the game. Lock connected with wide receiver Tim Patrick on a 25-yard touchdown pass that gave the Broncos a 10–9 lead late in third quarter. However, the Bengals responded two plays later on their next drive, with a 56-yarder touchdown pass from Burrow to Boyd. The Bengals' two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 15–10. The Broncos reached the Bengals' 9-yard line on their next drive; however, Lock was strip-sacked by Bengals' defensive end Khalid Kareem, who advance the football to the Broncos' 42-yard line, before Broncos' offensive tackle Garett Bolles forced a fumble and recovered the football. The Broncos thought they had a new set of downs; however, a booth review revealed that Kareem was ruled down by contact at the 15-yard line after being tackled by Lock. Following an exchange of punts and the exhaustion of all of their team timeouts, the Broncos had one last possession deep in their own territory with only 1:04 remaining in the game, but lost 14 net yards, ending the game.[164]

Week 16: at Las Vegas Raiders edit

Week #: Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 13 0013
Raiders 0 7 7317

at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MST/1:25 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 60,972
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Tiki Barber and AJ Ross
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

After a scoreless first quarter, the Raiders took the lead early in the second quarter, with a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Derek Carr to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow. The Broncos then scored 13 unanswered points leading up to halftime. First, placekicker Brandon McManus got the Broncos on the scoreboard with a 49-yard field goal. Then, after forcing a fumble off Raiders' running back Josh Jacobs, McManus followed up his first field goal with a 55-yarder. With only 26 seconds before halftime, Broncos' linebacker Bradley Chubb perfectly read a screen pass attempt by Carr and nearly returned an interception for a touchdown, as he was stopped at the Raiders' 1-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Javonte Williams gave the Broncos a 13–7 lead at halftime. However, the Broncos were held scoreless in the second half, and the Raiders reclaimed the lead on the initial possession of the second half, with a 5-yard touchdown run by Jacobs. The Broncos' defense forced a fumble off of Carr on the Raiders' next possession; however, McManus missed wife left on a 55-yard field goal attempt with 19 seconds remaining in the third quarter. The Raiders added to their lead midway through the fourth quarter, with a 41-yard field goal by placekicker Daniel Carlson. On the Broncos' ensuing possession, tight end Albert Okwuegbunam dropped a critical pass from quarterback Drew Lock in Raiders' territory, on a 2nd-and-10. On the next play, Lock, who was playing in place of regular starter Teddy Bridgewater due to concussion protocols, was sacked for a 6-yard loss. With four minutes left in the game, the Broncos decided to punt; however, their offense never got the football back. After using all of their team timeouts, their defense was unable to stop the Raiders on a critical 3rd-and-2, in which Carr completed a 28-yard pass to tight end Foster Moreau for a game-clinching first down just before the two-minute warning. The Broncos' defense surrendered 160 rushing yards, and their 12 yards of rushing offense was tied for their third-fewest in franchise history.[165]

Week 17: at Los Angeles Chargers edit

Week 17: Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 3 01013
Chargers 7 10 31434

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: January 2
  • Game time: 2:05 p.m. MST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 70,240
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Broncos' offensive struggles continued and they never recovered from a 17–0 deficit, in a 34–13 loss to the Chargers. The Broncos trailed 20–3 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, with hopes that a 1–yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon would narrow the deficit. However, it was nullified by an illegal formation penalty, and the Broncos were forced to settle on a short 26-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus, who kicked a 61-yarder just before halftime. Chargers' return specialist Andre Roberts returned the ensuing kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown, and the game was put out of reach, with Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert's second touchdown pass of the game—a 45-yarder to wide receiver Mike Williams. The Broncos' only touchdown of the game occurred at the 6:35 mark of the fourth quarter, in which quarterback Drew Lock connected on a 5-yard pass to tight end Noah Fant, by which time the game had already been decided in the Chargers' favor. With the loss, the Broncos were officially eliminated from postseason contention. The Chargers win also mathematically eliminated the Miami Dolphins, who lost to the Tennessee Titans earlier that day, and the Cleveland Browns, who were scheduled to kick off Sunday Night Football later that evening on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Week 18: vs. Kansas City Chiefs edit

Week 18: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chiefs 7 3 71128
Broncos 7 7 7324

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Broncos hosted the Chiefs in the 2021 regular season finale. The Chiefs took the early lead, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes connecting with tight end Travis Kelce on a 3-yard touchdown pass. The Broncos responded with two rushing touchdowns by quarterback Drew Lock—a 5-yard run late in the first quarter, followed by a 23-yard run midway through the second quarter. A 34-yard field goal by Chiefs' placekicker Harrison Butker narrowed the Broncos' lead to 14–10 just before the two-minute warning. The Chiefs took the lead on the initial possession of the second half, with Mahomes' second touchdown pass of the game—a 14-yarder to running back Jerick McKinnon. The Broncos responded, with a 47-yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon. Butker's second field goal of the game—a 51-yarder at the beginning of the fourth quarter, narrowed the Broncos' lead to 21–20. The Broncos were attempting to add to their lead, and marched deep into Chiefs' territory, when Chiefs' linebacker Melvin Ingram penetrated into the Broncos' backfield untouched, and forced a fumble off of Gordon. Linebacker Nick Bolton scooped up the football, and returned the fumble 86 yards for a game-changing touchdown (coupled with Mahomes rushing for a successful two-point conversion). This gave the Chiefs a 28–21 lead midway through the fourth quarter. The Broncos reached the Chiefs' 13-yard line in eight plays on their next possession, and faced a 4th-and-9. However, instead of a potential game-tying touchdown, the Broncos settled for a 31-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus with 4:41 remaining in the game. The Broncos' defense was unable to prevent the Chiefs from running out the clock, sealing their 13th consecutive loss to the Chiefs, dating back to 2015.[166]

Standings edit

Division edit

AFC West
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(2) Kansas City Chiefs 12 5 0 .706 5–1 7–5 480 364 W1
(5) Las Vegas Raiders 10 7 0 .588 3–3 8–4 374 439 W4
Los Angeles Chargers 9 8 0 .529 3–3 6–6 474 459 L1
Denver Broncos 7 10 0 .412 1–5 3–9 335 322 L4

Conference edit

AFC
# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division winners
1[a] Tennessee Titans South 12 5 0 .706 5–1 8–4 .472 .480 W3
2[a] Kansas City Chiefs West 12 5 0 .706 5–1 7–5 .538 .517 W1
3 Buffalo Bills East 11 6 0 .647 5–1 7–5 .472 .428 W4
4 Cincinnati Bengals North 10 7 0 .588 4–2 8–4 .472 .462 L1
Wild cards
5[b] Las Vegas Raiders West 10 7 0 .588 3–3 8–4 .510 .515 W4
6[b] New England Patriots East 10 7 0 .588 3–3 8–4 .481 .394 L1
7 Pittsburgh Steelers North 9 7 1 .559 4–2 7–5 .521 .490 W2
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[c] Indianapolis Colts South 9 8 0 .529 3–3 7–5 .495 .431 L2
9[c][d] Miami Dolphins East 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 .464 .379 W1
10[c][d] Los Angeles Chargers West 9 8 0 .529 3–3 6–6 .510 .500 L1
11[e] Cleveland Browns North 8 9 0 .471 3–3 5–7 .514 .415 W1
12[e] Baltimore Ravens North 8 9 0 .471 1–5 5–7 .531 .460 L6
13 Denver Broncos West 7 10 0 .412 1–5 3–9 .484 .357 L4
14[f] New York Jets East 4 13 0 .235 0–6 4–8 .512 .426 L2
15[f] Houston Texans South 4 13 0 .235 3–3 4–8 .498 .397 L2
16 Jacksonville Jaguars South 3 14 0 .176 1–5 3–9 .512 .569 W1
Tiebreakers[g]
  1. ^ a b Tennessee finished ahead of Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
  2. ^ a b Las Vegas finished ahead of New England based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: Miami, Dallas, LA Chargers, Cleveland, and Indianapolis).
  3. ^ a b c Indianapolis finished ahead of Miami and Los Angeles based on conference record (7–5 vs. 6–6).
  4. ^ a b Miami finished ahead of LA Chargers based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: New England, Las Vegas, Houston, Baltimore, and NY Giants).
  5. ^ a b Cleveland finished ahead of Baltimore based on division record (3–3 vs. 1–5).
  6. ^ a b NY Jets finished ahead of Houston based on head-to-head victory.
  7. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

Statistics edit

Team leaders edit

Category Player(s) Value
Passing yards Teddy Bridgewater 3,052
Passing touchdowns Teddy Bridgewater 18
Rushing yards Melvin Gordon 918
Rushing touchdowns Melvin Gordon 8
Receptions Noah Fant 68
Receiving yards Courtland Sutton 776
Receiving touchdowns Tim Patrick 5
Points Brandon McManus 111
Kickoff return yards Diontae Spencer 291
Punt return yards Diontae Spencer 206
Tackles Kareem Jackson 88
Sacks Shelby Harris 6
Forced fumbles Malik Reed 2
Interceptions Justin Simmons 5

Source for this section: Denver Broncos' official website.[167]

League rankings edit

Offense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 330.5 YPG 19th
Yards per play 5.4 T–18th
Rushing yards 119.1 YPG 13th
Yards per rush 4.5 T–7th
Passing yards 211.4 YPG 19th
Yards per pass 7.1 15th
Pass completions 354/541 (.654) 18th
Total touchdowns 37 T–21st
Rushing touchdowns 16 T–14th
Receiving touchdowns 20 T–25th
Scoring 19.7 PPG T–23rd
Red Zone Touchdowns 29/53 (.547) 22nd
Third down efficiency 82/213 (.385) 21st
Fourth down efficiency 16/28 (.571) 13th
First downs per game 19.5 T–20th
Fewest sacks allowed 40 T–19th
Fewest giveaways 18 T–6th
Fewest penalties 83 6th
Least penalty yardage 711 6th
Defense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 326.1 YPG 8th
Yards per play 5.3 T–11th
Rushing yards 111.3 YPG 15th
Yards per rush 4.3 T–13th
Passing yards 214.8 YPG 8th
Yards per pass 6.9 T–9th
Pass completions 341/562 (.607) 4th
Total touchdowns 36 4th
Rushing touchdowns 9 T–1st
Receiving touchdowns 22 5th
Scoring 18.9 PPG 3rd
Red Zone Touchdowns 21/43 (.488) 3rd
Third down efficiency 101/225 (.449) 28th
Fourth down efficiency 11/26 (.423) 4th
First downs per game 18.4 5th
Sacks 36 T–18th
Takeaways 19 T–21st
Fewest penalties 104 T–21st
Least penalty yardage 922 24th
Special teams
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Gross punting 46.0 YPP 15th
Kickoffs 63.8 YPK 7th
Punt returns 8.2 YPR T–18th
Kick returns 16.2 YPR 32nd
Punt coverage 6.4 YPR 3rd
Kick coverage 39.4 YPR 32nd

Source for this section: Pro-Football Reference.[168]

Awards and honors edit

Recipient Award(s)
Brandon McManus Week 14: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[169]
Von Miller September: AFC Defensive Player of the Month[170]
Patrick Surtain II Week 12: AFC Defensive Player of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Week[171][172]
Javonte Williams Week 9: NFL Rookie of the Week[173]

Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections edit

On January 14, 2022, safety Justin Simmons was voted to the 2021 All-Pro Team, and named to the Second Team. In addition, offensive tackle Garett Bolles and cornerback Patrick Surtain II were both named first alternates for the Pro Bowl.[174]

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The 2021 season was the Denver Broncos 52nd season in the National Football League NFL and the 62nd overall It was also the final season under the ownership of Pat Bowlen s estate who owned the team since the 1984 season 2021 Denver Broncos seasonOwnerThe Bowlen family via Pat Bowlen s estate General managerGeorge PatonHead coachVic FangioHome fieldEmpower Field at Mile HighResultsRecord7 10Division place4th AFC WestPlayoff finishDid not qualifyAP All ProsFS Justin Simmons 2nd team Uniform 2020 Broncos seasons 2022 2021 marked the first season since 2011 in which John Elway did not serve as general manager as he relinquished those duties shortly after the end of the 2020 season Elway remained part of the Broncos personnel as the president of football operations and led the hiring of new general manager George Paton The Broncos started 3 0 albeit against teams who would combine for a 11 40 record New York Giants Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets but after that the Broncos performance was memorably bad going 4 10 the rest of the way including losing their last four games The Broncos slightly improved on their 5 11 record from 2020 but missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season and suffered their fifth consecutive losing season both the second longest in franchise history following a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17 1 2 Linebacker Von Miller the Broncos franchise record holder for the most career sacks was traded to the Los Angeles Rams at mid season 3 Statistically the Broncos ranked third in scoring defense and their defense also ranked within the top 10 in total yards and passing yards However their offense ranked in the bottom 10 in points scored scoring 30 points only twice and failing to reach 20 points in 9 of their 17 games resulting in the firing of head coach Vic Fangio after three seasons 4 Contents 1 Coaching changes 2 Front office changes 3 Roster changes 3 1 Future contracts 3 2 Free agents 3 2 1 Unrestricted 3 2 2 Restricted and exclusive rights 3 3 Signings 3 4 Departures 3 5 Draft 3 5 1 Draft trades 3 6 Undrafted free agents 3 7 Post draft trades 3 8 Injuries 3 9 Von Miller trade 3 10 Practice squad elevations 3 11 COVID 19 designations 4 Staff 5 Final roster 6 Preseason 7 Regular season 7 1 Schedule 7 2 Game summaries 7 2 1 Week 1 at New York Giants 7 2 2 Week 2 at Jacksonville Jaguars 7 2 3 Week 3 vs New York Jets 7 2 4 Week 4 vs Baltimore Ravens 7 2 5 Week 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 2 6 Week 6 vs Las Vegas Raiders 7 2 7 Week 7 at Cleveland Browns 7 2 8 Week 8 vs Washington Football Team 7 2 9 Week 9 at Dallas Cowboys 7 2 10 Week 10 vs Philadelphia Eagles 7 2 11 Week 12 vs Los Angeles Chargers 7 2 12 Week 13 at Kansas City Chiefs 7 2 13 Week 14 vs Detroit Lions 7 2 14 Week 15 vs Cincinnati Bengals 7 2 15 Week 16 at Las Vegas Raiders 7 2 16 Week 17 at Los Angeles Chargers 7 2 17 Week 18 vs Kansas City Chiefs 7 3 Standings 7 3 1 Division 7 3 2 Conference 8 Statistics 8 1 Team leaders 8 2 League rankings 9 Awards and honors 9 1 Pro Bowl and All Pro selections 10 References 11 External linksCoaching changes editFebruary 4 Chris Cook was hired as an offensive quality control coach 5 February 8 Christian Parker was hired as a defensive backs coach He spent the previous two seasons with the Green Bay Packers as a defensive quality control coach 6 Parker replaces Renaldo Hill who departed on January 25 to become the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator 7 Front office changes editJanuary 3 During halftime of the Broncos 2020 regular season finale director of player personnel Matt Russell announced his retirement after eight seasons in that role 8 January 4 John Elway announced that he will remain president of football operations but will relinquish his general manager duties and led the hiring of a new general manager 9 January 13 George Paton was hired as the new Broncos general manager Paton spent the previous 14 seasons in the Minnesota Vikings front office including the previous nine seasons as the Vikings assistant general manager and the last three as vice president of player personnel 10 May 21 Darren Mougey was promoted to be Paton s right hand man director of player personnel 11 Roster changes editFuture contracts edit All players listed below were signed to reserve future contracts on January 4 unless noted otherwise The signings include all ten players who were on the practice squad of the final roster at the end of the 2020 season Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 17 the first day of the 2021 league year 12 Position Player NotesOT Quinn Bailey waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on January 7 15 WR Trinity Benson traded to the Detroit Lions on August 31 16 WR Fred Brown waived February 2 17 S Chris Cooper waived June 7 18 RB Jeremy Cox waived May 3 19 RB Damarea Crockett waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on September 22 20 waived October 26 21 assigned to the practice squad on October 27 22 promoted to the active roster on December 4 23 waived December 21 24 assigned to the practice squad on December 23 25 WR Kendall Hinton waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on September 14 26 TE Jordan Leggett waived February 2 17 C Patrick Morris signed January 5 27 waived July 27 28 OT Darrin Paulo waived February 2 17 DT Deyon Sizer designated as waived injured on August 17 29 assigned to the practice squad on December 28 30 released from the practice squad on January 3 31 Free agents edit Unrestricted edit Position Player 2021 team NotesLB Jeremiah Attaochu Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 21 32 CB De Vante Bausby Las Vegas Raiders signed with the Raiders on June 17 33 TE Jake Butt Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on June 18 34 LB Austin Calitro Chicago Bears originally an RFA signed with the Bears on May 17 35 LB Anthony Chickillo None retired on July 11 36 OT Demar Dotson TBDDT Shelby Harris Denver Broncos re signed March 15 37 S Kareem Jackson Denver Broncos contract option for 2021 declined on March 15 38 re signed March 24 39 LB Joseph Jones Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed with the Buccaneers on May 5 40 RB Phillip Lindsay Houston Texans originally an RFA assigned right of first refusal tender on March 16 41 tender rescinded on March 18 42 signed with the Texans on March 19 43 LB Von Miller Denver Broncos contract option for 2021 picked up on March 16 44 S Will Parks Kansas City Chiefs signed with the Chiefs on May 6 45 S Justin Simmons Denver Broncos assigned franchise tag on March 5 46 re signed March 19 47 CB Kevin Toliver TBD originally an RFADE DeMarcus Walker Houston Texans signed with the Texans on April 16 48 G Elijah Wilkinson Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 23 49 DT Sylvester Williams TBDNote Unrestricted free agents who were originally Restricted free agents RFA had three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season and did not receive a qualifying offer before the start of the 2021 league year on March 17 Restricted and exclusive rights edit Position Player Tag 2021 team NotesOT Calvin Anderson ERFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16 41 re signed May 17 50 LB A J Johnson RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16 41 re signed May 20 51 S Trey Marshall RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16 41 re signed May 18 52 waived August 31 13 WR Tim Patrick RFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16 41 re signed May 18WR Diontae Spencer ERFA Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 16 41 re signed April 16 53 Restricted Free Agent RFA Players with three accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous seasonExclusive Rights Free Agent ERFA Players with two or fewer accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous seasonSignings edit Position Player 2020 team s NotesRB Mike Boone Minnesota Vikings signed March 18 54 placed on injured reserve on September 1 55 activated October 16 56 OT Cody Conway None signed May 17 50 designated as waived injured on August 4 57 QB Case Cookus New York Giants signed May 17 50 waived May 20 51 WR Amara Darboh None signed June 17 58 released August 6 59 CB Ronald Darby Washington Football Team signed March 17 60 placed on injured reserve on January 7 15 CB Rojesterman Farris None signed August 2 61 waived August 17 29 assigned to the practice squad on September 14 26 released from the practice squad on October 5 62 re signed to the practice squad on October 13 63 released from the practice squad on November 2 64 OT Cameron Fleming New York Giants signed May 20 51 released August 31 13 re signed September 1 55 CB Mike Ford Detroit Lions claimed off waivers from the Lions on September 1 65 placed on injured reserve on October 16 56 activated November 6 66 CB Kyle Fuller Chicago Bears signed March 20 67 NT Justin Hamilton Dallas Cowboys signed December 28 30 C Brett Jones Minnesota Vikings signed July 27 28 placed on injured reserve August 23 68 LB Peter Kalambayi Houston Texans signed June 7 18 waived August 17 29 RB Adrian Killins Philadelphia Eagles signed August 17 29 designated as waived injured on August 23 68 LB Micah Kiser Los Angeles Rams signed September 22 20 RB Nate McCrary Baltimore Ravens claimed off waivers from the Ravens on September 1 65 waived September 23 69 DT Isaiah Mack New England PatriotsTennessee Titans signed February 11 70 waived August 31 13 OT Bobby Massie Chicago Bears signed May 12 71 WR David Moore None signed September 28 72 released October 19 73 assigned to the practice squad on October 20 74 released from the practice squad on November 9 75 LB Aaron Patrick Jacksonville Jaguars signed September 23 69 LB Natrez Patrick Los Angeles Rams claimed off waivers from the Rams on January 10 76 waived June 17 58 WR De Mornay Pierson El None signed June 17 58 waived August 31 13 TE Eric Saubert Jacksonville Jaguars signed May 4 77 CB Saivion Smith Dallas Cowboys signed August 4 78 waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 7 79 released from the practice squad on October 26 21 DE Shamar Stephen Minnesota Vikings signed April 6 80 released August 31 13 re signed September 1 55 LB Pita Taumoepenu Atlanta Falcons signed May 17 50 released August 23 68 assigned to the practice squad on October 19 73 S Tedric Thompson Cleveland Browns signed July 27 28 waived August 8 81 WR Damion Willis None signed May 18 52 waived July 20 82 Departures edit Position Player NotesCB Essang Bassey waived December 18 83 RB LeVante Bellamy designated as waived injured on August 17 29 CB A J Bouye released February 10 84 DE Jurrell Casey released February 25 85 WR Tyrie Cleveland waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on October 20 74 waived December 4 23 promoted to the active roster on January 7 15 CB Duke Dawson waived November 9 75 assigned to the practice squad on November 10 86 QB Jeff Driskel released May 4 77 TE Austin Fort waived August 31 13 RB Royce Freeman waived September 1 87 CB Nate Hairston released August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 WR DaeSean Hamilton waived with a non football injury designation on May 18 52 DE Jonathan Harris waived September 1 87 promoted to the active roster on January 3 31 DE Joel Heath waived February 2 17 S Alijah Holder waived February 2 17 OT Ja Wuan James released May 14 eleven days after an Achilles tendon rupture 88 CB Parnall Motley waived August 31 13 QB Brett Rypien waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on September 28 72 C Austin Schlottmann waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on November 9 75 LB Derrek Tuszka waived August 31 13 TE Nick Vannett released March 23 89 LB Josh Watson waived August 24 90 Draft edit Main article 2021 NFL Draft 2021 Denver Broncos Draft Round Selection Player Position College Notes1 9 Patrick Surtain II CB Alabama signed May 18 91 placed on injured reserve on January 7 15 2 35 Javonte Williams RB North Carolina signed July 24 92 3 98 Quinn Meinerz C Wisconsin Whitewater signed July 24 92 105 Baron Browning LB Ohio State signed July 23 93 4 None see table below5 152 Caden Sterns S Texas signed May 13 94 164 Jamar Johnson S Indiana signed May 13 94 6 219 Seth Williams WR Auburn signed May 13 94 waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on January 3 31 7 237 Kary Vincent Jr CB LSU signed May 13 94 traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on November 2 95 239 Jonathon Cooper LB Ohio State signed June 15 96 253 Marquiss Spencer DE Mississippi State signed May 13 94 waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 Draft trades edit Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive SourceAtlanta Falcons original 2021 second round selection No 402021 fourth round selection No 114 2021 second round selection No 352021 sixth round selection No 219 97 Carolina Panthers original 2021 sixth round selection No 191 QB Teddy Bridgewater 98 Cleveland Browns FB Andy Janovich 2021 seventh round selection No 253 99 New Orleans Saints 2021 third round selection No 76 from NYG two 2021 third round selections Nos 98 amp 105 100 New York Giants original 2021 third round selection No 71 2021 third round selection No 76 later traded to NO 2021 fifth round selection No 164CB Isaac Yiadom 2021 seventh round selection No 239 101 Undrafted free agents edit All undrafted free agents were signed on May 2 one day after the 2021 NFL draft concluded 102 unless noted otherwise 2021 Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents Player Position College NotesShaun Beyer TE Iowa waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 David Curry LB Georgia Tech waived May 17 50 Max Duffy P Kentucky waived June 17 58 DeVontres Dukes WR South Florida designated as waived injured on August 17 29 Drew Himmelman OT Illinois State waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 Warren Jackson WR Colorado State waived August 7 103 Nolan Laufenberg G Air Force waived August 23 68 Mac McCain CB North Carolina A amp T waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on November 10 86 waived November 23 104 Branden Mack WR Temple waived August 24 90 Andre Mintze LB Vanderbilt the only undrafted rookie to make the Week 1 roster 105 placed on injured reserve on October 19 73 Lorenzo Neal Jr DT Purdue originally signed by the New Orleans Saints signed by the Broncos on August 8 81 waived August 17 29 Adam Prentice FB South Carolina waived August 31 13 Curtis Robinson LB Stanford waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on October 19 73 waived October 26 21 assigned to the practice squad on October 27 22 released from the practice squad on November 30 106 Stevie Scott III RB Indiana originally signed by the New Orleans Saints signed by the Broncos on August 23 68 waived August 31 13 Barrington Wade LB Iowa claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens on August 7 103 waived August 31 13 assigned to the practice squad on September 1 14 promoted to the active roster on October 19 73 assigned to the practice squad on October 27 22 Post draft trades edit Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive SourceDetroit Lions WR Trinity Benson2023 sixth round selection 2022 fifth and seventh round selections 16 Los Angeles Rams 2024 sixth round selection LB Kenny Young2024 seventh round selection 107 LB Von Miller 2022 second and third round selections 3 Minnesota Vikings 2022 seventh round selection LB Stephen Weatherly2023 seventh round selection 108 Philadelphia Eagles CB Kary Vincent Jr 2022 sixth round selection 95 San Francisco 49ers 2022 sixth round selection2023 seventh round selection LB Jonas Griffith2022 seventh round selection 109 Injuries edit Position Player Time amp type of injury Games missed Source s OT Calvin Anderson knee Week 12 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 13 110 CB Essang Bassey knee Week 13 of the 2020 season physically unable to perform list Weeks 1 9 13 111 TE Andrew Beck elbow Week 15 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 16 24 RB Mike Boone quad preseason injured reserve Weeks 1 5 55 112 56 QB Teddy Bridgewater concussion Week 15 Week 16 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 17 113 CB Bryce Callahan knee Week 8 injured reserve Weeks 9 13 114 115 LB Bradley Chubb ankle preseason Week 1 116 bone spur in ankle Week 2 injured reserve Weeks 3 11 20 117 CB Ronald Darby hamstring Week 1 injured reserve Weeks 2 4 26 118 shoulder Week 17 season ending injured reserve Week 18 15 CB Duke Dawson knee Week 14 of the 2020 season physically unable to perform list Weeks 1 8 13 119 CB Mike Ford knee Week 5 injured reserve Weeks 6 8 56 66 G Graham Glasgow ankle Week 10 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 9 75 LB Jonas Griffith hamstring Week 3 injured reserve Weeks 5 7 120 121 WR K J Hamler torn ACL Week 3 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 4 122 S Kareem Jackson back Week 17 season ending injured reserve Week 18 113 WR Jerry Jeudy high ankle sprain Week 1 injured reserve Weeks 2 7 26 121 LB Josey Jewell torn pectoral muscle Week 2 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 3 123 LB A J Johnson torn pectoral muscle Week 6 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 7 73 C Brett Jones ruptured biceps preseason injured reserve missed the entire 2021 season 68 124 LB Micah Kiser groin Week 7 injured reserve Weeks 8 13 108 115 LB Von Miller ankle Week 7 Week 8 125 LB Andre Mintze hamstring Week 6 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 7 73 CB Michael Ojemudia hamstring preseason injured reserve Weeks 1 13 124 115 TE Albert Okwuegbunam hamstring October 6 practice injured reserve Weeks 5 7 126 121 G Dalton Risner elbow Week 17 season ending injured reserve Week 18 113 CB Patrick Surtain II calf Week 17 season ending injured reserve Week 18 15 NT DeShawn Williams elbow Week 16 season ending injured reserve starting with Week 17 30 Von Miller trade edit On November 1 linebacker Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for the Rams second and third round selections in the 2022 NFL draft Miller left the team as the franchise record holder for the most career sacks in Denver Broncos history He was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and received the first team All Pro honor three times He also received MVP honors in Super Bowl 50 when the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in 2015 3 Practice squad elevations edit Each NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad up to two times without being exposed to waivers If a practice squad player is elevated to the game day roster for a third time that player will be required to clear waivers before returning to the practice squad Teams are also permitted to protect a maximum of four practice squad players to prevent opposing teams from signing those players to their active rosters 127 Week Player s promoted Source1 RB Damarea Crockett CB Nate Hairston 127 2 RB Damarea Crockett G Austin Schlottmannn 128 4 LB Curtis Robinson G Austin Schlottmannn 129 5 WR Tyrie Cleveland 126 6 WRs John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland 56 7 WR John Brown LB Pita Taumoepenu 130 8 LB Barrington Wade 121 9 DE Jonathan Harris G Austin Schlottmannn LB Barrington Wade 66 10 OT Quinn Bailey RB Damarea Crockett OT Drew Himmelman and LB Curtis Robinson 111 12 OT Quinn Bailey 117 16 OT Quinn Bailey 131 17 OT Quinn Bailey OT Drew Himmelman S Ha Ha Clinton Dix DE Marquiss SpencerDE Jonathan Harris LB Barrington Wade WR Rico Gafford CB Rojesterman Farris 132 18 S Ha Ha Clinton Dix 15 Note Damarea Crockett and Curtis Robinson were elevated in Week 10 as COVID 19 replacements 111 COVID 19 designations edit July 26 Safety Jamar Johnson and cornerback Kary Vincent Jr the team s fifth and seventh round draft selections respectively were placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list 133 Vincent was activated on July 31 134 while Johnson was activated on August 6 59 October 26 Guard Netane Muti was placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list He was activated on November 9 with a roster exemption 21 75 November 2 Tight end Noah Fant was placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list He was activated on November 10 135 November 8 Backup quarterback Drew Lock was placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list He was activated on November 20 119 136 November 9 Cornerback Michael Ojemudia who was on injured reserve at the time as well as linebacker Justin Strnad were placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list They were both activated on November 20 75 136 November 12 Guard Austin Schlottmann was placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list He was activated on November 24 137 138 Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur missed the Broncos Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to a positive COVID 19 test 139 November 22 Offensive tackle Garett Bolles was placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list He was activated on December 2 140 110 December 10 Running back Mike Boone and safety P J Locke were placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list Lock was activated on December 18 83 while Boone was activated on December 21 24 December 11 Linebacker Malik Reed was placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list 115 He was activated on December 22 141 December 23 Center Lloyd Cushenberry was placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list 25 He was activated on December 29 142 December 27 30 In the week leading up to the Broncos Week 16 game at the Los Angeles Chargers numerous players were placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list defensive end McTelvin Agim cornerbacks Bryce Callahan and Mike Ford linebackers Baron Browning Bradley Chubb Jonathon Cooper Andre Mintze and Stephen Weatherly nose tackle Mike Purcell offensive tackles Calvin Anderson and Bobby Massie wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick and safety Caden Sterns 143 142 144 145 Mintze was later activated on January 1 132 while the rest were activated on January 5 113 January 3 Placekicker Brandon McManus and punter Sam Martin were placed on the Reserve COVID 19 list 31 Both were activated four days later January 7 15 Staff edit2021 Denver Broncos staff Front office President CEO EXECUTOR OF WILL Joe Ellis President of football operations John Elway General manager George Paton Director of player personnel Darren Mougey Director of pro personnel A J Durso VP of football administration Rich Hurtado VP of Football Operation and Compliance Mark Thewes VP of player development Ray Jackson Director of college scouting Brian Stark Senior Analyst Matt SheldonHead coaches Head coach Vic FangioOffensive coaches Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur Quarterbacks Mike Shula Running backs Curtis Modkins Wide receivers Zach Azzanni Tight ends Wade Harman Offensive line Mike Munchak Assistant offensive line Chris Kuper Offensive quality control Chris Cook Offensive quality control Justin Rascati Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator Ed Donatell Defensive line Bill Kollar Assistant defensive line assistant to head coach Mike Hiestand Linebackers Reggie Herring Outside linebackers John Pagano Defensive backs Christian Parker Defensive pass game specialist Chris Beake Defensive quality control Nathaniel WillinghamSpecial teams coaches Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon Assistant special teams Chris GouldStrength and conditioning Head strength and conditioning Loren Landow Assistant strength and conditioning Korey Jones Assistant strength and conditioning Mark Loecher Assistant strength and conditioning Pierre Ngo Player performance assistant Emily ZalerFinal roster edit2021 Denver Broncos final roster Quarterbacks 3 Drew Lock 4 Brett RypienRunning backs 26 Mike Boone 25 Melvin Gordon 33 Javonte WilliamsWide receivers 16 Tyrie Cleveland 9 Kendall Hinton 10 Jerry Jeudy 81 Tim Patrick 11 Diontae Spencer 14 Courtland Sutton 19 Seth WilliamsTight ends 87 Noah Fant 85 Albert Okwuegbunam 82 Eric Saubert Offensive linemen 75 Quinn Bailey T 72 Garett Bolles T 79 Lloyd Cushenberry C 73 Cameron Fleming T 70 Bobby Massie T 77 Quinn Meinerz G 52 Netane Muti G 71 Austin Schlottmann GDefensive linemen 95 McTelvin Agim DE 74 Justin Hamilton NT 92 Jonathan Harris DE 96 Shelby Harris DE 93 Dre Mont Jones DE 98 Mike Purcell NT 99 Shamar Stephen DE Linebackers 56 Baron Browning ILB 55 Bradley Chubb OLB 53 Jonathon Cooper OLB 50 Jonas Griffith ILB 43 Micah Kiser ILB 48 Andre Mintze OLB 94 Aaron Patrick OLB 59 Malik Reed OLB 40 Justin Strnad ILB 91 Stephen Weatherly OLB 41 Kenny Young ILBDefensive backs 29 Bryce Callahan CB 12 Mike Ford CB 23 Kyle Fuller CB 49 Jamar Johnson SS 37 P J Locke SS 13 Michael Ojemudia CB 31 Justin Simmons FS 30 Caden Sterns FSSpecial teams 46 Jacob Bobenmoyer LS 6 Sam Martin P 8 Brandon McManus K Reserve lists 76 Calvin Anderson T IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 83 Andrew Beck TE IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 5 Teddy Bridgewater QB IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 60 Cody Conway T IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 21 Ronald Darby CB IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 61 Graham Glasgow G IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 17 DaeSean Hamilton WR NF Inj Tooltip Non football injury and illness nbsp 1 K J Hamler WR IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 27 Nate Hairston CB COVID 19 nbsp 22 Kareem Jackson SS IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 47 Josey Jewell ILB IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 45 Alexander Johnson ILB IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 65 Brett Jones C IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 17 Adrian Killins RB IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 57 Natrez Patrick OLB IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 66 Dalton Risner G IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 2 Patrick Surtain II CB IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp 90 DeShawn Williams NT IRTooltip Injured reserve nbsp Practice squad 88 Shaun Beyer TE 32 Ha Ha Clinton Dix FS 28 Damarea Crockett RB 20 Duke Dawson CB Injured nbsp 39 Rojesterman Farris CB 17 Travis Fulgham WR 80 Rico Gafford WR 15 Anthony Gordon QB 78 Drew Himmelman T 69 Tristen Hoge G 68 Zack Johnson G 97 Akeem Spence DE 51 Marquiss Spencer DE COVID 19 nbsp 54 Barrington Wade ILB 86 Caleb Wilson TERookies in italics 52 active 18 inactive 13 practice squad 2 exempt Preseason editThe Broncos preseason schedule was announced on May 12 146 Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap1 August 14 at Minnesota Vikings W 33 6 1 0 U S Bank Stadium Recap2 August 21 at Seattle Seahawks W 30 3 2 0 Lumen Field Recap3 August 28 Los Angeles Rams W 17 12 3 0 Empower Field at Mile High RecapRegular season editSchedule edit The Broncos 2021 schedule was announced on May 12 Until the Week 18 flex the Broncos would not have appeared on Monday Night Football for the first time since 1991 146 Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap1 September 12 at New York Giants W 27 13 1 0 MetLife Stadium Recap2 September 19 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 23 13 2 0 TIAA Bank Field Recap3 September 26 New York Jets W 26 0 3 0 Empower Field at Mile High Recap4 October 3 Baltimore Ravens L 7 23 3 1 Empower Field at Mile High Recap5 October 10 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 19 27 3 2 Heinz Field Recap6 October 17 Las Vegas Raiders L 24 34 3 3 Empower Field at Mile High Recap7 October 21 at Cleveland Browns L 14 17 3 4 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap8 October 31 Washington Football Team W 17 10 4 4 Empower Field at Mile High Recap9 November 7 at Dallas Cowboys W 30 16 5 4 AT amp T Stadium Recap10 November 14 Philadelphia Eagles L 13 30 5 5 Empower Field at Mile High Recap11 Bye12 November 28 Los Angeles Chargers W 28 13 6 5 Empower Field at Mile High Recap13 December 5 at Kansas City Chiefs L 9 22 6 6 Arrowhead Stadium Recap14 December 12 Detroit Lions W 38 10 7 6 Empower Field at Mile High Recap15 December 19 Cincinnati Bengals L 10 15 7 7 Empower Field at Mile High Recap16 December 26 at Las Vegas Raiders L 13 17 7 8 Allegiant Stadium Recap17 January 2 at Los Angeles Chargers L 13 34 7 9 SoFi Stadium Recap18 January 8 Kansas City Chiefs L 24 28 7 10 Empower Field at Mile High RecapNote Intra division opponents are in bold text Game summaries edit Week 1 at New York Giants edit Week 1 Denver Broncos at New York Giants Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 0 10 71027Giants 0 7 0613at MetLife Stadium East Rutherford New Jersey Date September 12Game time 4 25 p m EDT 2 25 p m MDTGame weather Fair 82 F 28 C Game attendance 74 119Referee Ronald TorbertTV announcers Fox Adam Amin Mark Schlereth and Shannon SpakeRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter No scoring playsSecond quarter DEN Brandon McManus 23 yard field goal 13 21 Broncos 3 0 Drive 15 plays 62 yards 8 42 NYG Sterling Shepard 38 yard pass from Daniel Jones Graham Gano kick 9 07 Giants 7 3 Drive 7 plays 75 yards 4 22 DEN Tim Patrick 2 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 0 13 Broncos 10 7 Drive 7 plays 57 yards 2 17 Third quarter DEN Albert Okwuegbunam 4 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 6 58 Broncos 17 7 Drive 16 plays 75 yards 8 12 Fourth quarter DEN Brandon McManus 36 yard field goal 12 49 Broncos 20 7 Drive 10 plays 69 yards 5 03 DEN Melvin Gordon 70 yard run Brandon McManus kick 4 48 Broncos 27 7 Drive 4 plays 94 yards 1 48 NYG Daniel Jones 4 yard run 0 01 Broncos 27 13 Drive 8 plays 64 yards 1 49 Top passers DEN Teddy Bridgewater 28 36 264 yards 2 TD NYG Daniel Jones 22 37 267 yards TDTop rushers DEN Melvin Gordon 11 rushes 101 yards TD NYG Daniel Jones 6 rushes 27 yards TDTop receivers DEN Jerry Jeudy 6 receptions 72 yards NYG Sterling Shepard 7 receptions 113 yards TD After a scoreless first quarter a 23 yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus gave the Broncos the early lead The drive was extended after Teddy Bridgewater the Broncos fifth different Week 1 starting quarterback in as many seasons completed a 15 yard pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick on a 4th and 7 at the Giants 37 yard line The Giants took a 7 3 lead on their first possession of the second quarter with a 37 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Daniel Jones to wide receiver Sterling Shepard It was the only time in the game that the Broncos would trail After tight end Albert Okwuegbunam lost a fumble deep in Giants territory the Broncos took the lead for good with 24 unanswered points Just before halftime Bridgewater connected with Patrick on a 2 yard touchdown pass three plays after another fourth down gamble near midfield On the initial possession of the second half Okwuegbunam atoned for his earlier fumble with a 4 yard touchdown reception from Bridgewater on a 4th and 1 The drive was extended after a fumble by wide receiver Jerry Jeudy at the Giants 13 yard line was overturned by a booth review The Giants advanced deep into Broncos territory on their next possession however Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell forced a fumble off Jones at the 15 yard line The Broncos took advantage of the turnover and increased their lead to 20 7 early in the fourth quarter with a 36 yard field goal by McManus The Giants reached the Broncos 6 yard line with 6 30 remaining in the game hoping for a rally but the Broncos defense forced a turnover on downs Four plays later the Broncos put the game out of reach with a 70 yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon 147 Week 2 at Jacksonville Jaguars edit Week 2 Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 3 7 10323Jaguars 7 0 0613at TIAA Bank Stadium Jacksonville Florida Date September 19Game time 1 00 p m EDT 11 00 a m MDTGame weather Cloudy 78 F 26 C Game attendance 58 461Referee Clay MartinTV announcers CBS Spero Dedes and Jay FeelyRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter JAX Marvin Jones 25 yard pass from Trevor Lawrence Josh Lambo kick 9 21 Jaguars 7 0 Drive 11 plays 83 yards 5 39 DEN Brandon McManus 32 yard field goal 0 26 Jaguars 7 3 Drive 13 plays 61 yards 8 55 Second quarter DEN Tim Patrick 12 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 1 54 Broncos 10 7 Drive 8 plays 80 yards 4 02 Third quarter DEN Noah Fant 14 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 12 35 Broncos 17 7 Drive 4 plays 75 yards 2 25 DEN Brandon McManus 46 yard field goal 1 04 Broncos 20 7 Drive 7 plays 24 yards 3 19 Fourth quarter DEN Brandon McManus 40 yard field goal 5 42 Broncos 23 7 Drive 9 plays 72 yards 4 49 JAX Jamal Agnew 102 yard kick return pass failed 5 26 Broncos 23 13 Top passers DEN Teddy Bridgewater 26 34 328 yards 2 TD JAX Trevor Lawrence 14 33 118 yards TD 2 INTTop rushers DEN Javonte Williams 13 rushes 64 yards JAX James Robinson 11 rushes 47 yardsTop receivers DEN Courtland Sutton 9 receptions 159 yards JAX Marvin Jones 6 receptions 55 yards TD After surrendering a 25 yard touchdown pass from Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence to wide receiver Marvin Jones on the game s opening drive the Broncos reeled off 23 unanswered points After getting on the scoreboard with a 32 yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a pair of touchdown passes a 12 yarder to wide receiver Tim Patrick in the second quarter followed in the third quarter by a 14 yarder to tight end Noah Fant Jaguars placekicker Josh Lambo missed on two field goal attempts in the second quarter while McManus added two more field goals a 46 yarder late in the third quarter followed by a 50 yarder with 5 42 remaining in the game After the latter field goal Jaguars return specialist Jamal Agnew returned the ensuing kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown that pulled the Jaguars to within a 23 13 deficit However the Broncos defense denied the two point conversion attempt that would have pulled the Jaguars to within a one score deficit The Broncos then proceeded to run out the clock 148 Week 3 vs New York Jets edit Week 3 New York Jets at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalJets 0 0 000Broncos 7 10 3626at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date September 26Game time 2 05 p m MDTGame weather Sunny 85 F 29 C Game attendance 75 882Referee Land ClarkTV announcers CBS Spero Dedes and Jay FeelyRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter DEN Javonte Williams 1 yard run Brandon McManus kick 3 27 Broncos 7 0 Drive 11 plays 75 yards 7 10 Second quarter DEN Brandon McManus 45 yard field goal 14 50 Broncos 10 0 Drive 6 plays 37 yards 1 59 DEN Melvin Gordon 1 yard run Brandon McManus kick 0 56 Broncos 17 0 Drive 9 plays 64 yards 2 42 Third quarter DEN Brandon McManus 47 yard field goal 9 23 Broncos 20 0 Drive 8 plays 37 yards 4 37 Fourth quarter DEN Brandon McManus 21 yard field goal 6 41 Broncos 23 0 Drive 11 plays 71 yards 7 33 DEN Brandon McManus 36 yard field goal 1 00 Broncos 26 0 Drive 6 plays 12 yards 2 02 Top passers NYJ Zach Wilson 19 35 160 yards 2 INT DEN Teddy Bridgewater 19 25 235 yardsTop rushers NYJ Michael Carter 9 rushes 24 yards DEN Melvin Gordon 18 rushes 61 yards TDTop receivers NYJ Corey Davis 5 receptions 41 yards DEN Tim Patrick 5 receptions 98 yards The Broncos defense sacked Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson five times and forced two interceptions in a dominating 26 0 win Offensively running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon each rushed for a 1 yard touchdown and placekicker Brandon McManus added four field goals It was the Broncos second consecutive shutout of the Jets in Denver following a 23 0 win in 2017 The Broncos started 3 0 for the first time since 2016 149 Week 4 vs Baltimore Ravens edit Week 4 Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalRavens 0 17 0623Broncos 0 7 007at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date October 3Game time 2 25 p m MDTGame weather Sunny 76 F 24 C Game attendance 76 490Referee Craig WrolstadTV announcers CBS Andrew Catalon James Lofton and Amanda BalionisRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter No scoring plays Second quarter DEN Noah Fant 3 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 14 18 Broncos 7 0 Drive 5 plays 57 yards 2 07 BAL Latavius Murray 11 yard run Justin Tucker kick 10 21 Tied 7 7 Drive 8 plays 75 yards 3 57 BAL Marquise Brown 49 yard pass from Lamar Jackson Justin Tucker kick 7 09 Ravens 14 7 Drive 4 plays 60 yards 1 27 BAL Justin Tucker 40 yard field goal 0 00 Ravens 17 7 Drive 5 plays 4 yards 0 31 Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter BAL Justin Tucker 46 yard field goal 13 37 Ravens 20 7 Drive 13 plays 48 yards 5 41 BAL Justin Tucker 20 yard field goal 1 51 Ravens 23 7 Drive 15 plays 78 yards 6 35 Top passers BAL Lamar Jackson 22 37 316 yards TD DEN Drew Lock 12 21 112 yards INTTop rushers BAL Latavius Murray 18 rushes 59 yards TD DEN Melvin Gordon 9 rushes 57 yardsTop receivers BAL Marquise Brown 4 receptions 91 yards TD DEN Courtland Sutton 3 receptions 47 yards The Broncos offense struggled and the defense surrendered 405 yards in a 23 7 loss to the Ravens After a scoreless first quarter the Broncos took a 7 0 lead early in the second quarter with a 3 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to tight end Noah Fant However the Broncos offense sputtered for the remainder of the game and Bridgewater entered concussion protocol just before halftime Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over in the second half and was sacked five times The Broncos went 3 for 14 on third down failed to cross midfield until their last possession when Lock was intercepted in the end zone with only ten seconds remaining in the game and the Broncos trailing 23 7 Defensively the Broncos yielded two touchdowns in the second quarter an 11 yard run by Ravens running back Latavius Murray and a 49 yard pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson to wide receiver Marquise Brown Placekicker Justin Tucker added three field goals a 40 yarder at the end of the first half followed by a 46 and 20 yarder in the fourth quarter 150 Week 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers edit Week 5 Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 3 3 01319Steelers 7 10 7327at Heinz Field Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Date October 10Game time 1 00 p m EDT 11 00 a m MDTGame weather Sunny 73 F 23 C Game attendance 59 841Referee Brad RogersTV announcers Fox Brandon Gaudin Mark Schlereth and Sarah KustokRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter PIT Diontae Johnson 50 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger Chris Boswell kick 12 02 Steelers 7 0 Drive 6 plays 85 yards 2 58 DEN Brandon McManus 39 yard field goal 1 43 Steelers 7 3 Drive 4 plays 8 yards 2 14 Second quarter PIT Chris Boswell 48 yard field goal 12 42 Steelers 10 3 Drive 9 plays 45 yards 4 01 DEN Brandon McManus 29 yard field goal 5 47 Steelers 10 6 Drive 7 plays 49 yards 4 17 PIT Najee Harris 1 yard run Chris Boswell kick 2 12 Steelers 17 6 Drive 6 plays 75 yards 3 35 Third quarter PIT Chase Claypool 18 yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger Chris Boswell kick 2 41 Steelers 24 6 Drive 14 plays 86 yards 7 16 Fourth quarter DEN Kendall Hinton 2 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 10 15 Steelers 24 13 Drive 14 plays 75 yards 7 26 DEN Courtland Sutton 39 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater pass failed 5 46 Steelers 24 19 Drive 5 plays 72 yards 1 54 PIT Chris Boswell 43 yard field goal 2 29 Steelers 27 19 Drive 7 plays 49 yards 3 17 Top passers DEN Teddy Bridgewater 24 38 288 yards 2 TD INT PIT Ben Roethlisberger 15 25 253 yards 2 TDTop rushers DEN Javonte Williams 8 rushes 61 yards PIT Najee Harris 23 rushes 122 yards TDTop receivers DEN Courtland Sutton 7 receptions 120 yards TD PIT Chase Claypool 5 receptions 130 yards TD A slow offensive start and three critical penalties proved costly for the Broncos in a 27 19 loss to the Steelers The Broncos trailed 10 3 after the defense surrendered a 50 yard touchdown pass from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to wide receiver Diontae Johnson on the game s opening drive followed by a 48 yard field goal by placekicker Chris Boswell In between a 39 yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus got the Broncos on the scoreboard late in the first quarter Midway through the second quarter the Broncos reached the Steelers 2 yard line after running back Javonte Williams was stopped just short of the goal line following a 49 yard run However Williams was flagged for a 5 yard delay of game penalty after spiking the football in anger The Broncos lost 10 more yards after quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sacked forcing the Broncos to settle for a 29 yard field goal by McManus On the Steelers ensuing possession Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller was flagged for a defensive pass interference penalty on a 3rd and 15 from the 18 yard line Instead of forcing a field goal attempt the Steelers capitalized and increased their lead to 17 6 just before the two minute warning with a 1 yard touchdown run by running back Najee Harris 151 152 The Broncos offense stalled near midfield on the opening possession of the second half and the Steelers methodically marched down to the Broncos 33 yard line and Boswell kicked a 51 yard field goal However Broncos defensive end Dre Mont Jones was flagged for a 15 yard leverage penalty on the field goal attempt and instead of taking the three points the Steelers elected for the first down Three plays later Roethlisberger connected with wide receiver Chase Claypool on an 18 yard touchdown to give the Steelers a 24 6 lead late in the third quarter The Broncos offense finally got into the end zone on their next possession with a 2 yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to wide receiver Kendall Hinton After forcing a Steelers punt the Broncos narrowed the Steelers lead to 24 19 with wide receiver Courtland Sutton playing on his 26th birthday receiving a 39 yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater with 5 54 remaining in the game However the two point conversion attempt was unsuccessful The Steelers responded with a 43 yard field goal by Boswell with 2 33 remaining in the game Without any timeouts the Broncos had one last possession and faced a 4th and goal at the 3 yard line with 17 seconds remaining However Bridgewater was intercepted by Steelers cornerback James Pierre in the end zone ending the Broncos rally attempt 151 152 Week 6 vs Las Vegas Raiders edit Week 6 Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalRaiders 10 7 14334Broncos 7 0 31424at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date October 17Game time 2 25 p m MDTGame weather Sunny 69 F 21 C Game attendance 76 854Referee Ronald TorbertTV announcers CBS Andrew Catalon James Lofton and Amanda BalionisRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter 11 54 LV Henry Ruggs 48 yard pass from Derek Carr Daniel Carlson kick Raiders 7 0 Drive 6 plays 75 yards 3 06 6 49 DEN Tim Patrick 23 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick Tied 7 7 Drive 13 plays 69 yards 6 04 2 40 LV Daniel Carlson 50 yard field goalRaiders 10 7 Drive 8 plays 43 yards 4 09 Second quarter 0 30 LV Kenyan Drake 31 yard pass from Derek Carr Daniel Carlson kick Raiders 17 7 Drive 5 plays 82 yards 0 31 Third quarter 11 27 LV Kenyan Drake 18 yard run Daniel Carlson kick Raiders 24 7 Drive 4 plays 56 yards 1 56 2 40 DEN Brandon McManus 32 yard field goalRaiders 24 10 Drive 9 plays 64 yards 4 49 0 07 LV Josh Jacobs 3 yard run Daniel Carlson kick Raiders 31 10 Drive 5 plays 42 yards 2 12 Fourth quarter 11 16 DEN Courtland Sutton 12 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick Raiders 31 17 Drive 12 plays 75 yards 2 51 7 57 LV Daniel Carlson 30 yard field goalRaiders 34 17 Drive 7 plays 64 yards 3 19 1 12 DEN Noah Fant 4 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick Raiders 34 24 Drive 8 plays 86 yards 3 51 Top passers LV Derek Carr 18 27 341 yards 2 TD DEN Teddy Bridgewater 35 49 334 yards 3 TD 3 INTTop rushers LV Josh Jacobs 16 rushes 53 yards TD DEN Javonte Williams 11 rushes 53 yardsTop receivers LV Henry Ruggs 3 receptions 97 yards TD DEN Noah Fant 9 receptions 97 yards TD Each team reached the end zone on their initial possessions Raiders quarterback Derek Carr connected on a 48 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Henry Ruggs while Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connected on a 23 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick However the Broncos struggled on both sides of the ball and surrendered 17 unanswered points The defense surrendered seven completions by Carr of at least 25 yards Following a 50 yard field goal by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson Bridgewater was intercepted by cornerback Brandon Facyson late in the first quarter however Carlson hit the left upright on a 43 yard field goal attempt Two touchdowns by running back Kenyan Drake a 31 yard pass from Carr just before halftime followed by an 18 yard run early in the third quarter gave the Raiders a 24 7 lead Following a 32 yard field goal by Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus and a subsequent Raiders punt Bridgewater committed a fumble and the Raiders extended their lead to 31 10 near the end of the third quarter with running back Josh Jacobs rushing for a 1 yard touchdown The Broncos responded on their next possession with a 12 yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to wide receiver Courtland Sutton A 30 yard field goal by Carlson increased the Raiders lead to 34 17 at the 8 minute mark of the fourth quarter Following an interception by Bridgewater and a Raiders punt the Broncos narrowed the Raiders lead to 34 24 with only 1 17 remaining in the game with a 4 yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to tight end Noah Fant The Broncos recovered the onside kick and used their final team timeout with 59 seconds remaining Two plays later Bridgewater threw his third interception to end the game 153 Week 7 at Cleveland Browns edit Week 7 Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 0 0 7714Browns 10 0 7017at FirstEnergy Stadium Cleveland Ohio Date October 21Game time 8 20 p m EDT 6 20 p m MDTGame weather Cloudy 61 F 16 C Game attendance 67 431Referee Adrian HillTV announcers Fox NFLN Prime Video Joe Buck Troy Aikman Erin Andrews and Kristina PinkRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter CLE D Ernest Johnson 4 yard run Chase McLaughlin kick 12 20 Browns 7 0 Drive 5 plays 75 yards 2 40 CLE Chase McLaughlin 52 yard field goal 3 09 Browns 10 0 Drive 12 plays 43 yards 7 04 Second quarter No scoring plays Third quarter DEN Melvin Gordon 8 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 7 48 Browns 10 7 Drive 13 plays 79 yards 7 12 CLE Johnny Stanton 1 yard pass from Case Keenum Chase McLaughlin kick 0 27 Browns 17 7 Drive 13 plays 75 yards 7 21 Fourth quarter DEN Javonte Williams 10 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 5 17 Browns 17 14 Drive 17 plays 80 yards 6 08 Top passers DEN Teddy Bridgewater 23 33 187 yards 2 TD INT CLE Case Keenum 21 33 199 yards TDTop rushers DEN Javonte Williams 4 rushes 20 yards CLE D Ernest Johnson 22 rushes 146 yards TDTop receivers DEN Courtland Sutton 5 receptions 68 yards CLE Austin Hooper 2 receptions 42 yards The Browns took a 10 0 lead after the first quarter courtesy of a 4 yard touchdown run by running back D Ernest Johnson followed by a 52 yard field goal by placekicker Chase McLaughlin who later had a 41 yard attempt blocked by Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris at the 2 minute warning The Broncos offense failed to advance past their own 34 yard line on four of their five first half possessions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was intercepted in the end zone by Browns safety John Johnson on a pass from the Browns 34 yard line in a scoreless second quarter The Broncos finally got on the scoreboard midway through the third quarter with Bridgewater connecting with running back Melvin Gordon on an 8 yard touchdown pass However the Browns responded on their next possession with a 1 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Case Keenum to fullback Johnny Stanton near the end of the third quarter Following an exchange of punts the Broncos narrowed the deficit to 17 14 with Bridgewater s second touchdown pass of the game a 10 yarder to running back Javonte Williams with 5 23 remaining in the game However the Broncos defense was unable to prevent the Browns from running out the clock surrendering 52 rushing yards to D Ernest Johnson on the Browns game clinching drive 154 Notes With the loss the Broncos 6 game winning streak in Cleveland was snapped The Browns last home win over the Broncos was a 16 13 victory in 1989 155 This was also linebacker Von Miller s final game in a Broncos uniform Miller was inactive for the team s next game vs the Washington Football Team on October 31 and he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams the following day November 1 3 Week 8 vs Washington Football Team edit Week 8 Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalWashington 0 3 7010Broncos 0 10 0717at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date October 31Game time 2 25 p m MDTGame weather Cloudy 40 F 4 C Game attendance 75 973Referee John HusseyTV announcers Fox Brandon Gaudin Mark Schlereth and Shannon SpakeRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter No scoring plays Second quarter DEN Brandon McManus 45 yard field goal 10 27 Broncos 3 0 Drive 7 plays 38 yards 3 15 WAS Chris Blewitt 52 yard field goal 5 25 Tied 3 3 Drive 10 plays 41 yards 5 02 DEN Melvin Gordon 15 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 1 11 Broncos 10 3 Drive 7 plays 75 yards 4 14 Third quarter WAS DeAndre Carter 20 yard pass from Taylor Heinicke Chris Blewitt kick 0 38 Tied 10 10 Drive 10 plays 94 yards 6 24 Fourth quarter DEN Melvin Gordon 7 yard run Brandon McManus kick 4 27 Broncos 17 10 Drive 8 plays 63 yards 4 28 Top passers WAS Taylor Heinicke 24 39 270 yards TD 2 INT DEN Teddy Bridgewater 19 26 213 yards TDTop rushers KC Jaret Patterson 11 rushes 46 yards DEN Melvin Gordon 10 rushes 47 yards TDTop receivers WAS J D McKissic 8 receptions 83 yards DEN Tim Patrick 3 receptions 64 yards Following a scoreless first quarter each team exchanged field goals a 45 yarder by Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus and a 52 yarder by Washington placekicker Chris Blewitt the latter also had a 45 yard attempt blocked by Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris early in the second quarter The Broncos took a 10 3 lead just before halftime with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connecting with running back Melvin Gordon on a 15 yard touchdown pass Following an exchange of punts to begin the second half Washington tied the game with a 20 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Taylor Heinicke to wide receiver DeAndre Carter near the end of the third quarter McManus missed wide right on a 53 yard attempt on the Broncos first possession of the fourth quarter Washington attempted to take the lead on their next possession and reached the Broncos 29 yard line however Blewitt s field goal attempt from 47 yards out was blocked again this one by defensive end Dre mont Jones at the 9 minute mark of the fourth quarter Eight plays later Gordon s second touchdown of the game a 7 yard run gave the Broncos a 17 10 lead with 4 31 remaining in the game 156 Washington marched down to the Broncos 11 yard line with 2 37 remaining hoping for a rally Following two short completions and the two minute warning Heinicke was sacked by linebacker Malik Reed for a 13 yard loss at the 20 yard line On 4th and 19 Heinicke was intercepted in the end zone by safety Justin Simmons ending the threat With only 37 seconds remaining in the game the Broncos attempted to run out the clock However after a 1 yard run by running back Javonte Williams a Washington timeout and an incomplete pass by Bridgewater Gordon lost a fumble and Washington recovered at the Broncos 24 yard line with only 21 seconds remaining in the game However the Broncos defense subdued Washington s last rally attempt sacking Heinicke on second down forcing three incomplete passes and the exhaustion of Washington s two remaining timeouts 156 Week 9 at Dallas Cowboys edit Week 9 Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 6 10 31130Cowboys 0 0 01616at AT amp T Stadium Arlington Texas Date November 7Game time 12 00 p m CST 11 00 a m MSTGame weather None retractable roof closed Game attendance 93 503Referee Bill VinovichTV announcers Fox Kevin Burkhardt Greg Olsen and Pam OliverRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter DEN Melvin Gordon 3 yard run kick failed 1 48 Broncos 6 0 Drive 11 plays 80 yards 6 19 Second quarter DEN Tim Patrick 44 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 12 13 Broncos 13 0 Drive 6 plays 80 yards 2 47 DEN Brandon McManus 53 yard field goal 3 41 Broncos 16 0 Drive 11 plays 45 yards 7 07 Third quarter DEN Brandon McManus 27 yard field goal 8 08 Broncos 19 0 Drive 13 plays 68 yards 6 52 Fourth quarter DEN Teddy Bridgewater 1 yard run Teddy Bridgewater Courtland Sutton pass 11 18 Broncos 27 0 Drive 13 plays 85 yards 7 30 DEN Brandon McManus 42 yard field goal 6 32 Broncos 30 0 Drive 5 plays 15 yards 3 15 DAL Malik Turner 5 yard pass from Dak Prescott Ezekiel Elliott run 4 08 Broncos 30 8 Drive 9 plays 75 yards 2 24 DAL Malik Turner 4 yard pass from Dak Prescott Ezekiel Elliott run 0 55 Broncos 30 16 Drive 11 plays 65 yards 2 08 Top passers DEN Teddy Bridgewater 19 28 249 yards TD DAL Dak Prescott 19 39 232 yards 2 TD INTTop rushers DEN Javonte Williams 17 rushes 111 yards DAL Ezekiel Elliott 10 rushes 51 yardsTop receivers DEN Tim Patrick 4 receptions 85 yards TD DAL Dalton Schultz 4 receptions 54 yards The Broncos dominated the Cowboys on both sides of the ball and controlled the time of possession by a 2 1 margin in a dominating and surprising 30 16 road win Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a 44 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tim Patrick and rushed for a 1 yard sneak and running back Melvin Gordon rushed for a 3 yard touchdown Placekicker Brandon McManus added three field goals from 27 42 and 53 yards out In the first game of the post Von Miller era the Broncos defense limited the Cowboys No 1 ranked offense to 290 total yards and denied the Cowboys on four 4th down attempts The Broncos led 30 0 with four minutes remaining in the game and the defense surrendered two touchdown pass from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to wide receiver Malik Turner with two successful two point conversions but well after the outcome had already been decided in the Broncos favor With the win the Broncos extended their winning streak against the Cowboys to seven games dating back to 1998 157 158 Week 10 vs Philadelphia Eagles edit Week 10 Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalEagles 10 10 7330Broncos 0 10 3013at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date November 14Game time 2 25 p m MSTGame weather Partly cloudy 65 F 18 C Game attendance 76 766Referee Shawn HochuliTV announcers CBS Greg Gumbel Adam Archuleta and AJ RossRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter PHI Jake Elliott 30 yard field goal 10 13 Eagles 3 0 Drive 10 plays 63 yards 4 47 PHI DeVonta Smith 36 yard pass from Jalen Hurts Jake Elliott kick 3 16 Eagles 10 0 Drive 9 plays 80 yards 5 27 Second quarter DEN Melvin Gordon 1 yard run Brandon McManus kick 13 38 Eagles 10 7 Drive 9 plays 75 yards 4 38 DEN Brandon McManus 21 yard field goal 9 39 Tied 10 10 Drive 5 plays 69 yards 1 47 PHI DeVonta Smith 5 yard pass from Jalen Hurts Jake Elliott kick 3 07 Eagles 17 10 Drive 12 plays 75 yards 6 32 PHI Jake Elliott 52 yard field goal 0 05 Eagles 20 10 Drive 9 plays 51 yards 1 44 Third quarter DEN Brandon McManus 28 yard field goal 4 51 Eagles 20 13 Drive 10 plays 35 yards 4 10 PHI Darius Slay 83 yard fumble return Jake Elliott kick 0 00 Eagles 27 13 Fourth quarter PHI Jake Elliott 23 yard field goal 7 36 Eagles 30 13 Drive 10 plays 60 yards 5 57 Top passers PHI Jalen Hurts 16 23 178 yards 2 TD INT DEN Teddy Bridgewater 22 36 226 yardsTop rushers PHI Jordan Howard 12 rushes 83 yards DEN Javonte Williams 8 rushes 48 yardsTop receivers PHI DeVonta Smith 4 receptions 66 yards 2 TD DEN Albert Okwuegbunam 3 receptions 77 yards The Broncos fell behind 10 0 in the first quarter with a 30 yard field goal by Eagles placekicker Jake Elliott followed by a 36 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts to wide receiver DeVonta Smith The Broncos got on the scoreboard in the second quarter with a 1 yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon However after forcing an Eagles punt the Broncos reached the red zone but were forced to settle on a 21 yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus Another touchdown pass from Hurts to Smith from five yards out coupled with a 52 yard field goal by Elliott just before halftime gave the Eagles a 20 10 lead The Broncos took the opening possession of the second half and reached the Eagles 4 yard line However the Broncos squandered another red zone opportunity as McManus 21 yard field goal attempt was blocked by Eagles safety K Von Wallace After forcing the Eagles to go three and out the Broncos reached the red zone yet again however running back Javonte Williams had a 20 yard touchdown run nullified by a holding penalty on tight end Eric Saubert The Broncos were once again forced to settle for another short field goal by McManus from 28 yards out After an interception of Hurts by safety Justin Simmons the Broncos were attempting to tie the game and reached the Eagles 23 yard line however Gordon lost a fumble and Eagles safety Darius Slay recovered the football and ran for an 83 yard touchdown at the end of the third quarter to give the Eagles a 27 13 lead Elliott later added a 23 yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach The Broncos offense went 1 for 11 on third down scored only one touchdown out of five red zone opportunities and defensively surrendered 214 rushing yards to Eagles running backs 159 Week 12 vs Los Angeles Chargers edit Week 12 Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalChargers 0 7 0613Broncos 7 7 01428at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date November 28Game time 2 05 p m MSTGame weather Partly cloudy 66 F 19 C Game attendance 75 807Referee Land ClarkTV announcers CBS Greg Gumbel Adam Archuleta and AJ RossRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter DEN Teddy Bridgewater 11 yard run Brandon McManus kick 4 31 Broncos 7 0 Drive 8 plays 50 yards 4 24 Second quarter DEN Javonte Williams 9 yard run Brandon McManus kick 12 46 Broncos 14 0 Drive 11 plays 75 yards 5 46 LAC Austin Ekeler 12 yard pass from Justin Herbert Dustin Hopkins kick 0 31 Broncos 14 7 Drive 6 plays 47 yards 0 45 Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter DEN Eric Saubert 1 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 8 54 Broncos 21 7 Drive 10 plays 80 yards 5 36 DEN Patrick Surtain II 70 yard interception return Brandon McManus kick 7 28 Broncos 28 7 LAC Jared Cook 16 yard pass from Justin Herbert pass failed 4 34 Broncos 28 13 Drive 9 plays 75 yards 2 54 Top passers LAC Justin Herbert 28 44 303 yards 2 TD 2 INT DEN Teddy Bridgewater 11 18 129 yards TDTop rushers LAC Justin Herbert 4 rushes 36 yards DEN Melvin Gordon 17 rushes 83 yardsTop receivers LAC Keenan Allen 7 receptions 85 yards DEN Javonte Williams 3 receptions 57 yards A pair of rushing touchdowns an 11 yarder by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the first quarter followed in the second quarter by a 9 yarder by running back Javonte Williams gave the Broncos a 14 0 lead over the Chargers After Bridgewater briefly exited with a lower leg injury late in the first quarter backup quarterback Drew Lock took over and completed four passes in seven attempts for only 26 yards before throwing an interception near midfield with 1 22 remaining in the first half The Chargers capitalized and got on the scoreboard just before halftime with a 12 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to running back Austin Ekeler The Chargers took the opening possession of the second half and reached the Broncos 34 yard line however placekicker Dustin Hopkins missed wide left on a 52 yard field goal attempt After a Broncos punt the Chargers once again drove deep into Broncos territory at the end of a scoreless third quarter and the Broncos holding on to a 14 7 lead On the second play of the fourth quarter with the Chargers facing a 3rd and 14 from the 23 yard line Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II made the first of two key interceptions picking off a pass from Herbert intended for tight end Jared Cook in the end zone for a touchback The Broncos added to their lead with Bridgewater s return to the game and a 10 play 80 yard drive that culminated in a 1 yard touchdown pass to tight end Eric Saubert On the Chargers ensuing possession Surtain intercepted a pass from Herbert that went through the hands of Ekeler and scampered down the left sideline for a 70 yard touchdown that put the game out of reach midway through the fourth quarter The Chargers managed only one more scoring play a 16 yard touchdown pass from Herbert to Cook with an unsuccessful two point conversion attempt on the ensuing possession but got no closer 160 Week 13 at Kansas City Chiefs edit Week 13 Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 0 3 069Chiefs 10 0 3922at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City Missouri Date December 5Game time 7 20 p m CST 6 20 p m MSTGame weather 55 F 13 C Game attendance 73 185Referee Carl CheffersTV announcers NBC Al Michaels Cris Collinsworth and Kathryn TappenRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter KC Patrick Mahomes 10 yard run Harrison Butker kick 6 56 Chiefs 7 0 Drive 12 plays 72 yards 6 03 KC Harrison Butker 56 yard field goal 2 22 Chiefs 10 0 Drive 9 plays 42 yards 3 30 Second quarter DEN Brandon McManus 42 yard field goal 13 34 Chiefs 10 3 Drive 10 plays 51 yards 3 48 Third quarter KC Harrison Butker 45 yard field goal 5 35 Chiefs 13 3 Drive 7 plays 50 yards 3 23 Fourth quarter KC Harrison Butker 26 yard field goal 13 26 Chiefs 16 3 Drive 4 plays 8 yards 1 34 KC Daniel Sorensen 75 yard interception return kick failed 9 42 Chiefs 22 3 DEN Javonte Williams 13 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater pass failed 5 12 Chiefs 22 9 Drive 11 plays 75 yards 4 30 Top passers DEN Teddy Bridgewater 22 40 257 yards TD 2 INT KC Patrick Mahomes 15 29 184 yards INTTop rushers DEN Javonte Williams 23 rushes 102 yards KC Clyde Edwards Helaire 14 rushes 54 yardsTop receivers DEN Jerry Jeudy 4 receptions 77 yards KC Darrel Williams 3 receptions 60 yards The Broncos defense limited the Chiefs to 267 total yards of offense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes to 184 yards passing but their defensive effort was wasted by missed opportunities by their offense and nullified by three costly second half turnovers The Broncos gained only two net yards in their first two offensive possessions and fell behind 10 0 after a 10 yard touchdown run by Mahomes and a 56 yard field goal by Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker The Broncos got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter with a 42 yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus After forcing a Chiefs punt the Broncos went on a 10 play 16 yard drive that devoured 10 minutes but instead of kicking a field goal the Broncos came up empty at the Chiefs 8 yard line after running back Javonte Williams was stopped for a 1 yard loss on 4th and 2 On the opening possession of the second half the Broncos were unable to capitalize on an interception of Mahomes by cornerback Patrick Surtain II and were forced to punt after a three and out A 45 yard field goal by Butker increased the Chiefs lead to 13 3 at the 5 39 mark of the third quarter The Broncos blew yet another opportunity when quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was intercepted by safety Juan Thornhill at the Chiefs 45 yard line Eight plays later Butker s third field goal of the game from 26 yards out increased the Chiefs lead to 16 3 early in the third quarter The Broncos reached the Chiefs 27 yard line on their next possession however Bridgewater s pass was deflected and intercepted by Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen for a 75 yard touchdown with a missed extra point attempt The Broncos finally reached the end zone with a 13 yard touchdown pass from Bridgewater to Williams however the two point conversion attempt was unsuccessful keeping the score at 22 9 with 5 19 remaining in the game The Broncos forced a Chiefs punt and in the process burned two of their team timeouts hoping for a rally with 2 43 remaining in the game However they turned the football over on downs near midfield 161 Week 14 vs Detroit Lions edit Week 14 Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalLions 0 10 0010Broncos 14 3 14738at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date December 12Game time 2 05 p m MSTGame weather Partly cloudy 61 F 16 C Game attendance 76 211Referee John HusseyTV announcers Fox Kevin Kugler Mark Sanchez and Laura OkminRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter DEN Javonte Williams 5 yard run Brandon McManus kick 9 46 Broncos 7 0 Drive 11 plays 75 yards 5 14 DEN Melvin Gordon 1 yard run Brandon McManus kick 0 53 Broncos 14 0 Drive 12 plays 74 yards 7 16 Second quarter DET Kalif Raymond 7 yard pass from Jared Goff Riley Patterson kick 12 31 Broncos 14 7 Drive 7 plays 75 yards 3 22 DET Riley Patterson 36 yard field goal 6 34 Broncos 14 10 Drive 11 plays 57 yards 5 10 DEN Brandon McManus 52 yard field goal 0 00 Broncos 17 10 Drive 9 plays 44 yards 1 05 Third quarter DEN Javonte Williams 10 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 11 03 Broncos 24 10 Drive 5 plays 36 yards 3 08 DEN Melvin Gordon 14 yard run Brandon McManus kick 6 34 Broncos 31 10 Drive 4 plays 33 yards 2 13 Fourth quarter DEN Albert Okwuegbunam 4 yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater Brandon McManus kick 1 51 Broncos 38 10 Drive 14 plays 88 yards 7 08 Top passers DET Jared Goff 24 39 215 yards TD INT DEN Teddy Bridgewater 18 25 179 yards 2 TDTop rushers DET Craig Reynolds 11 rushes 83 yards DEN Melvin Gordon 24 rushes 111 yards 2 TDTop receivers DET Amon Ra St Brown 8 receptions 73 yards DEN Noah Fant 4 receptions 51 yards Running backs Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams accounted for four of the Broncos five touchdowns two rushing by Gordon and one rushing and one receiving by Williams in a 38 10 rout of the Lions The Broncos dedicated the win to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas who died of a medical issue in his Georgia home during the previous week at the age of 33 Thomas who played wide receiver for the Broncos from 2010 to 2018 ranks third in franchise history in receptions behind Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith second in receiving yards touchdowns and single season receptions all behind Rod Smith tied with Anthony Miller for the most touchdowns in a single season and holds the franchise records for 100 yard receiving games and receiving yardage for both a single game and a single season 162 The Broncos also wore a No 88 decal on their helmets and had a memorial at the Ring of Fame Plaza in honor of Thomas 163 Week 15 vs Cincinnati Bengals edit Week 15 Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBengals 3 3 9015Broncos 0 3 7010at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date December 19Game time 2 05 p m MSTGame weather Sunny 61 F 16 C Game attendance 76 134Referee Adrian HillTV announcers CBS Ian Eagle Charles Davis and Evan WashburnRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter CIN Evan McPherson 53 yard field goal 6 34 Bengals 3 0 Drive 8 plays 33 yards 3 55 Second quarter DEN Brandon McManus 54 yard field goal 10 44 Tied 3 3 Drive 5 plays 32 yards 1 56 CIN Evan McPherson 58 yard field goal 0 00 Bengals 6 3 Drive 2 plays 19 yards 0 09 Third quarter CIN Evan McPherson 26 yard field goal 6 21 Bengals 9 3 Drive 11 plays 72 yards 5 03 DEN Tim Patrick 25 yard pass from Drew Lock Brandon McManus kick 1 15 Broncos 10 9 Drive 9 plays 75 yards 5 06 CIN Tyler Boyd 56 yard pass from Joe Burrow pass failed 0 30 Bengals 15 10 Drive 2 plays 68 yards 0 45 Fourth quarter No scoring plays Top passers CIN Joe Burrow 15 22 157 yards TD DEN Teddy Bridgewater 12 22 98 yardsTop rushers CIN Joe Mixon 17 rushes 58 yards DEN Javonte Williams 15 rushes 72 yardsTop receivers CIN Tyler Boyd 5 receptions 96 yards TD DEN Albert Okwuegbunam 3 receptions 58 yards Through the midway point of the third quarter all of the scoring came by way of the placekickers 53 54 and 28 yard field goals by the Bengals Evan McPherson and a 54 yard field goal by the Broncos Brandon McManus With only 14 seconds before halftime McManus missed wide right on a 51 yard attempt giving the Bengals good field field position A 40 yard pass completion from Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to wide receiver Tyler Boyd set up the 58 yard field goal by McPherson On the Broncos second possession of the third quarter quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a head injury while diving for a first down and was taken to a Denver area hospital Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over for the remainder of the game Lock connected with wide receiver Tim Patrick on a 25 yard touchdown pass that gave the Broncos a 10 9 lead late in third quarter However the Bengals responded two plays later on their next drive with a 56 yarder touchdown pass from Burrow to Boyd The Bengals two point conversion attempt was unsuccessful leaving the score at 15 10 The Broncos reached the Bengals 9 yard line on their next drive however Lock was strip sacked by Bengals defensive end Khalid Kareem who advance the football to the Broncos 42 yard line before Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles forced a fumble and recovered the football The Broncos thought they had a new set of downs however a booth review revealed that Kareem was ruled down by contact at the 15 yard line after being tackled by Lock Following an exchange of punts and the exhaustion of all of their team timeouts the Broncos had one last possession deep in their own territory with only 1 04 remaining in the game but lost 14 net yards ending the game 164 Week 16 at Las Vegas Raiders edit Week Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 0 13 0013Raiders 0 7 7317at Allegiant Stadium Paradise Nevada Date December 26Game time 2 25 p m MST 1 25 p m PSTGame weather None indoor stadium Game attendance 60 972Referee Scott NovakTV announcers CBS Greg Gumbel Tiki Barber and AJ RossRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter No scoring plays Second quarter LV Hunter Renfrow 10 yard pass from Derek Carr Daniel Carlson kick 11 01 Raiders 7 0 Drive 14 plays 76 yards 7 24 DEN Brandon McManus 49 yard field goal 7 24 Raiders 7 3 Drive 5 plays 44 yards 3 37 DEN Brandon McManus 55 yard field goal 0 32 Raiders 7 6 Drive 4 plays 4 yards 1 28 DEN Javonte Williams 1 yard run Brandon McManus kick 0 15 Broncos 13 7 Drive 1 play 1 yard 0 03 Third quarter LV Peyton Barber 5 yard run Daniel Carlson kick 10 22 Raiders 14 13 Drive 9 plays 75 yards 4 38 Fourth quarter LV Daniel Carlson 41 yard field goal 7 35 Raiders 17 13 Drive 13 plays 32 yards 7 38 Top passers DEN Drew Lock 15 22 153 yards LV Derek Carr 20 25 201 yards TD INTTop rushers DEN Javonte Williams 7 rushes 12 yards TD LV Josh Jacobs 27 rushes 129 yardsTop receivers DEN Jerry Jeudy 3 receptions 60 yards LV Foster Moreau 4 receptions 67 yards After a scoreless first quarter the Raiders took the lead early in the second quarter with a 10 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Derek Carr to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow The Broncos then scored 13 unanswered points leading up to halftime First placekicker Brandon McManus got the Broncos on the scoreboard with a 49 yard field goal Then after forcing a fumble off Raiders running back Josh Jacobs McManus followed up his first field goal with a 55 yarder With only 26 seconds before halftime Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb perfectly read a screen pass attempt by Carr and nearly returned an interception for a touchdown as he was stopped at the Raiders 1 yard line On the first play from scrimmage a 1 yard touchdown run by running back Javonte Williams gave the Broncos a 13 7 lead at halftime However the Broncos were held scoreless in the second half and the Raiders reclaimed the lead on the initial possession of the second half with a 5 yard touchdown run by Jacobs The Broncos defense forced a fumble off of Carr on the Raiders next possession however McManus missed wife left on a 55 yard field goal attempt with 19 seconds remaining in the third quarter The Raiders added to their lead midway through the fourth quarter with a 41 yard field goal by placekicker Daniel Carlson On the Broncos ensuing possession tight end Albert Okwuegbunam dropped a critical pass from quarterback Drew Lock in Raiders territory on a 2nd and 10 On the next play Lock who was playing in place of regular starter Teddy Bridgewater due to concussion protocols was sacked for a 6 yard loss With four minutes left in the game the Broncos decided to punt however their offense never got the football back After using all of their team timeouts their defense was unable to stop the Raiders on a critical 3rd and 2 in which Carr completed a 28 yard pass to tight end Foster Moreau for a game clinching first down just before the two minute warning The Broncos defense surrendered 160 rushing yards and their 12 yards of rushing offense was tied for their third fewest in franchise history 165 Week 17 at Los Angeles Chargers edit Week 17 Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalBroncos 0 3 01013Chargers 7 10 31434at SoFi Stadium Inglewood California Date January 2Game time 2 05 p m MST 1 05 p m PSTGame weather None retractable roof closed Game attendance 70 240Referee Craig WrolstadTV announcers CBS Ian Eagle Charles Davis and Evan WashburnRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter LAC Austin Ekeler 3 yard run Dustin Hopkins kick 11 49 Chargers 7 0 Drive 7 plays 55 yards 3 11 Second quarter LAC Dustin Hopkins 19 yard field goal 11 27 Chargers 10 0 Drive 14 plays 69 yards 6 45 LAC Keenan Allen 8 yard pass from Justin Herbert Dustin Hopkins kick 0 14 Chargers 17 0 Drive 11 plays 49 yards 3 00 DEN Brandon McManus 61 yard field goal 0 00 Chargers 17 3 Drive 3 plays 32 yards 0 14 Third quarter LAC Dustin Hopkins 23 yard field goal 7 09 Chargers 20 3 Drive 14 plays 78 yards 5 41 Fourth quarter DEN Brandon McManus 23 yard field goal 14 53 Chargers 20 6 Drive 12 plays 70 yards 7 16 LAC Andre Roberts 101 yard kickoff return Dustin Hopkins kick 14 40 Chargers 27 6 Drive 0 plays 0 yards 0 13 LAC Mike Williams 45 yard pass from Justin Herbert Dustin Hopkins kick 10 18 Chargers 34 6 Drive 3 plays 52 yards 1 04 DEN Noah Fant 5 yard pass from Drew Lock Brandon McManus kick 6 31 Chargers 34 13 Drive 6 plays 75 yards 3 47 Top passers DEN Drew Lock 18 25 245 yards TD LAC Justin Herbert 22 31 237 yards 2 TDTop rushers DEN Melvin Gordon 10 rushes 43 yards LAC Austin Ekeler 17 rushes 58 yards TDTop receivers DEN Noah Fant 6 receptions 92 yards TD LAC Mike Williams 3 receptions 63 yards TD The Broncos offensive struggles continued and they never recovered from a 17 0 deficit in a 34 13 loss to the Chargers The Broncos trailed 20 3 at the beginning of the fourth quarter with hopes that a 1 yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon would narrow the deficit However it was nullified by an illegal formation penalty and the Broncos were forced to settle on a short 26 yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus who kicked a 61 yarder just before halftime Chargers return specialist Andre Roberts returned the ensuing kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown and the game was put out of reach with Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert s second touchdown pass of the game a 45 yarder to wide receiver Mike Williams The Broncos only touchdown of the game occurred at the 6 35 mark of the fourth quarter in which quarterback Drew Lock connected on a 5 yard pass to tight end Noah Fant by which time the game had already been decided in the Chargers favor With the loss the Broncos were officially eliminated from postseason contention The Chargers win also mathematically eliminated the Miami Dolphins who lost to the Tennessee Titans earlier that day and the Cleveland Browns who were scheduled to kick off Sunday Night Football later that evening on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 18 vs Kansas City Chiefs edit Week 18 Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Game summary Period 1 2 34TotalChiefs 7 3 71128Broncos 7 7 7324at Empower Field at Mile High Denver Colorado Date January 8Game time 2 30 p m MSTGame weather Cloudy 44 F 7 C Game attendance 76 012Referee Brad RogersTV announcers ESPN ABC Chris Fowler Kirk Herbstreit Laura Rutledge and John ParryRecap Game Book Game informationFirst quarter KC Travis Kelce 3 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick 6 08 Chiefs 7 0 Drive 17 plays 91 yards 7 49 DEN Drew Lock 5 yard run Brandon McManus kick 0 26 Tied 7 7 Drive 12 plays 67 yards 5 42 Second quarter DEN Drew Lock 23 yard run Brandon McManus kick 7 49 Broncos 14 7 Drive 8 plays 80 yards 5 07 KC Harrison Butker 34 yard field goal 2 18 Broncos 14 10 Drive 13 plays 59 yards 5 31 Third quarter KC Jerick McKinnon 14 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes Harrison Butker kick 10 43 Chiefs 17 14 Drive 9 plays 75 yards 4 17 DEN Melvin Gordon 47 yard run Brandon McManus kick 9 02 Broncos 21 17 Drive 5 plays 75 yards 1 41 Fourth quarter KC Harrison Butker 51 yard field goal 14 44 Broncos 21 20 Drive 10 plays 25 yards 4 33 KC Nick Bolton 86 yard fumble return Patrick Mahomes run 7 42 Chiefs 28 21 DEN Brandon McManus 31 yard field goal 4 37 Chiefs 28 24 Drive 8 plays 62 yards 3 05 Top passers KC Patrick Mahomes 27 44 270 yards 2 TD DEN Drew Lock 12 24 162 yardsTop rushers KC Patrick Mahomes 9 rushes 54 yards DEN Melvin Gordon 12 rushes 110 yards TDTop receivers KC Mecole Hardman 8 reception 103 yards DEN Tim Patrick 6 receptions 95 yards The Broncos hosted the Chiefs in the 2021 regular season finale The Chiefs took the early lead with quarterback Patrick Mahomes connecting with tight end Travis Kelce on a 3 yard touchdown pass The Broncos responded with two rushing touchdowns by quarterback Drew Lock a 5 yard run late in the first quarter followed by a 23 yard run midway through the second quarter A 34 yard field goal by Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker narrowed the Broncos lead to 14 10 just before the two minute warning The Chiefs took the lead on the initial possession of the second half with Mahomes second touchdown pass of the game a 14 yarder to running back Jerick McKinnon The Broncos responded with a 47 yard touchdown run by running back Melvin Gordon Butker s second field goal of the game a 51 yarder at the beginning of the fourth quarter narrowed the Broncos lead to 21 20 The Broncos were attempting to add to their lead and marched deep into Chiefs territory when Chiefs linebacker Melvin Ingram penetrated into the Broncos backfield untouched and forced a fumble off of Gordon Linebacker Nick Bolton scooped up the football and returned the fumble 86 yards for a game changing touchdown coupled with Mahomes rushing for a successful two point conversion This gave the Chiefs a 28 21 lead midway through the fourth quarter The Broncos reached the Chiefs 13 yard line in eight plays on their next possession and faced a 4th and 9 However instead of a potential game tying touchdown the Broncos settled for a 31 yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus with 4 41 remaining in the game The Broncos defense was unable to prevent the Chiefs from running out the clock sealing their 13th consecutive loss to the Chiefs dating back to 2015 166 Standings edit Division edit AFC Westviewtalkedit W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK 2 Kansas City Chiefs 12 5 0 706 5 1 7 5 480 364 W1 5 Las Vegas Raiders 10 7 0 588 3 3 8 4 374 439 W4Los Angeles Chargers 9 8 0 529 3 3 6 6 474 459 L1Denver Broncos 7 10 0 412 1 5 3 9 335 322 L4Conference edit AFCvte Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STKDivision winners1 a Tennessee Titans South 12 5 0 706 5 1 8 4 472 480 W32 a Kansas City Chiefs West 12 5 0 706 5 1 7 5 538 517 W13 Buffalo Bills East 11 6 0 647 5 1 7 5 472 428 W44 Cincinnati Bengals North 10 7 0 588 4 2 8 4 472 462 L1Wild cards5 b Las Vegas Raiders West 10 7 0 588 3 3 8 4 510 515 W46 b New England Patriots East 10 7 0 588 3 3 8 4 481 394 L17 Pittsburgh Steelers North 9 7 1 559 4 2 7 5 521 490 W2Did not qualify for the postseason8 c Indianapolis Colts South 9 8 0 529 3 3 7 5 495 431 L29 c d Miami Dolphins East 9 8 0 529 4 2 6 6 464 379 W110 c d Los Angeles Chargers West 9 8 0 529 3 3 6 6 510 500 L111 e Cleveland Browns North 8 9 0 471 3 3 5 7 514 415 W112 e Baltimore Ravens North 8 9 0 471 1 5 5 7 531 460 L613 Denver Broncos West 7 10 0 412 1 5 3 9 484 357 L414 f New York Jets East 4 13 0 235 0 6 4 8 512 426 L215 f Houston Texans South 4 13 0 235 3 3 4 8 498 397 L216 Jacksonville Jaguars South 3 14 0 176 1 5 3 9 512 569 W1Tiebreakers g a b Tennessee finished ahead of Kansas City based on head to head victory a b Las Vegas finished ahead of New England based on win percentage in common games 5 1 vs 2 4 against Miami Dallas LA Chargers Cleveland and Indianapolis a b c Indianapolis finished ahead of Miami and Los Angeles based on conference record 7 5 vs 6 6 a b Miami finished ahead of LA Chargers based on win percentage in common games 5 1 vs 2 4 against New England Las Vegas Houston Baltimore and NY Giants a b Cleveland finished ahead of Baltimore based on division record 3 3 vs 1 5 a b NY Jets finished ahead of Houston based on head to head victory When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL s rules they are first broken within divisions then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division Statistics editTeam leaders edit Category Player s ValuePassing yards Teddy Bridgewater 3 052Passing touchdowns Teddy Bridgewater 18Rushing yards Melvin Gordon 918Rushing touchdowns Melvin Gordon 8Receptions Noah Fant 68Receiving yards Courtland Sutton 776Receiving touchdowns Tim Patrick 5Points Brandon McManus 111Kickoff return yards Diontae Spencer 291Punt return yards Diontae Spencer 206Tackles Kareem Jackson 88Sacks Shelby Harris 6Forced fumbles Malik Reed 2Interceptions Justin Simmons 5Source for this section Denver Broncos official website 167 League rankings edit OffenseCategory Value NFL rank out of 32 Total yards 330 5 YPG 19thYards per play 5 4 T 18thRushing yards 119 1 YPG 13thYards per rush 4 5 T 7thPassing yards 211 4 YPG 19thYards per pass 7 1 15thPass completions 354 541 654 18thTotal touchdowns 37 T 21stRushing touchdowns 16 T 14thReceiving touchdowns 20 T 25thScoring 19 7 PPG T 23rdRed Zone Touchdowns 29 53 547 22ndThird down efficiency 82 213 385 21stFourth down efficiency 16 28 571 13thFirst downs per game 19 5 T 20thFewest sacks allowed 40 T 19thFewest giveaways 18 T 6thFewest penalties 83 6thLeast penalty yardage 711 6th DefenseCategory Value NFL rank out of 32 Total yards 326 1 YPG 8thYards per play 5 3 T 11thRushing yards 111 3 YPG 15thYards per rush 4 3 T 13thPassing yards 214 8 YPG 8thYards per pass 6 9 T 9thPass completions 341 562 607 4thTotal touchdowns 36 4thRushing touchdowns 9 T 1stReceiving touchdowns 22 5thScoring 18 9 PPG 3rdRed Zone Touchdowns 21 43 488 3rdThird down efficiency 101 225 449 28thFourth down efficiency 11 26 423 4thFirst downs per game 18 4 5thSacks 36 T 18thTakeaways 19 T 21stFewest penalties 104 T 21stLeast penalty yardage 922 24th Special teamsCategory Value NFL rank out of 32 Gross punting 46 0 YPP 15thKickoffs 63 8 YPK 7thPunt returns 8 2 YPR T 18thKick returns 16 2 YPR 32ndPunt coverage 6 4 YPR 3rdKick coverage 39 4 YPR 32ndSource for this section Pro Football Reference 168 Awards and honors editRecipient Award s Brandon McManus Week 14 AFC Special Teams Player of the Week 169 Von Miller September AFC Defensive Player of the Month 170 Patrick Surtain II Week 12 AFC 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