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FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. Fangio has been fired as coach of the Denver Broncos after going 19-30 in three seasons. Fangio was fired Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, one day after Denver’s season-ending 28-24 loss to Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Denver Broncos' head coach search starts out in the Midwest

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. The Bengals won 15-10. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos GM Paton begins search for Fangio's replacement

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 10, 2022 05:04 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) talks to head coach Vic Fangio, center, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. Fangio has been fired as coach of the Denver Broncos after going 19-30 in three seasons. Fangio was fired Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, one day after Denver’s season-ending 28-24 loss to Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)
Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 09, 2022 10:41 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Win and get in scenario for Raiders, Chargers, Niners, Colts

By Barry Wilner Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bridgewater wants to play in '22 with future uncertain again

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 06, 2022 06:35 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chiefs seek No. 1 seed and 13th consecutive win over Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 06, 2022 05:54 PM EST

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

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

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) sits on the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Eagles can clinch playoff spot by beating WFT, getting help

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 30, 2021 01:31 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with P.J. Williams (26) after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Slater, David 4th-time nominees for NFL sportsmanship award

Dec. 30, 2021 10:54 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Lock preparing for another start with Bridgewater still out

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2021 05:25 PM EST

New York Giants' Mike Glennon passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Analysis: Omicron looms ominously over NFL's playoff races

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 28, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks along the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fangio says he should keep his job but focus isn't on future

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 27, 2021 04:07 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs against Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Broncos' postseason play in jeopardy after loss to Raiders

By Danny Webster Dec. 26, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers fans growing impatient with Matt Rhule, losing

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2021 07:42 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) reacts after grabbing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Not much for certain playoffs wise as NFL enters Week 16

By Barry Wilner Dec. 23, 2021 11:59 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. The Bengals won 15-10. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos, Raiders cling to slim playoff hopes

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2021 02:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders host Broncos in matchup of AFC playoff hopefuls

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 01:42 PM EST