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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs big favorite to beat Broncos for 13th straight time

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:37 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock stands on the bench in the closing minutes of a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Broncos' Drew Lock focuses on Chiefs, not on his future

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2022 07:37 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant reaches for the pylon but fails to score during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Broncos have never fixed their shortcomings under Vic Fangio

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 03, 2022 04:25 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for an 18-yard touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) is attended to after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bobby Wagner hurt in possible home finale with Seahawks

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 08:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert, Roberts propel Chargers back into playoff position

By Joe Reedy Jan. 02, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) celebrates after running back Javonte Williams (33) scored a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bengals, Broncos have ground games geared for playoff run

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2021 06:57 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) is chased by Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) after catching an interception late in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 19-9. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs seeking 12th straight win over Broncos on Sunday

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:25 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) celebrates his touchdown run against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Can Broncos' great rookie class help them end Chiefs' spell?

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 29, 2021 05:46 PM EST

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos' win over Chargers tightens up competitive AFC West

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 28, 2021 10:34 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) fumbles the ball while tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cook carted off with shoulder injury; Samuel hurts groin

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 08:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos inside linebacker Kenny Young (41) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Surtain's pair of picks leads Broncos past Chargers 28-13

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 28, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Titans look to beat another 2020 playoff team, New Orleans

By Barry Wilner Nov. 12, 2021 01:16 AM EST

Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) celebrates intercepting a pass thrown by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Signature victory at Dallas keeps Broncos in playoff mix

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 08, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos hoping to play Teddy Bridgewater at Pittsburgh

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 08, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Ravens can tie record with 43rd straight 100-yard rush game

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

El quarterback de los Broncos, Teddy Bridgewater, elude al defensive tackle de los Jets de Nueva York, Quinnen Williams, en la primera mitad del partido del domingo 26 de septiembre de 2021, en Denver. (AP Foto/David Zalubowski)
Broncos keep winning games but losing starters to injuries

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 27, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler if helped off the field after an injury against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos lose speedy receiver KJ Hamler to torn left ACL

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 27, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back James White (28) is carted off the field after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Quenton Nelson, A.J. Brown, James White headline injuries

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos , Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 26-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos throttle Jets 26-0 for first 3-0 start since 2016

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 26, 2021 07:18 PM EDT