2023 Denver Broncos season
OwnerRob Walton[lower-alpha 1]
General managerGeorge Paton
Head coachSean Payton
Home fieldEmpower Field at Mile High
Results
Record6–5
Division place2nd AFC West
Uniform

The 2023 season is the Denver Broncos' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 64th overall. It is also their third under the leadership of general manager George Paton, their second under the ownership of the Walton-Penner family group and their first under head coach Sean Payton. Despite a 1–5 start, the Broncos improved upon their 5–12 record from the previous season after defeating the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. They also hope to make the playoffs after a seven-year absence, and end their seven-year AFC West title drought.

During the offseason, the Broncos released longtime kicker Brandon McManus after spending nine seasons with the team.[1] He was the last player from the 2015 Super Bowl 50winning team still on the roster. His release made safety Justin Simmons, who has been with the team since 2016, the team's new longest-tenured player.[2]

In Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins, the Broncos surrendered 70 points, becoming the first team since the 1966 New York Giants to do so.[3] This season began with the Broncos' first 1–5 start since 1994.

Coaching changes

On February 3, Sean Payton was named as the 20th head coach in franchise history. Payton previously coached the New Orleans Saints from 2006–2021, with the exception of 2012, and the Broncos agreed to draft compensation with the Saints—see Draft section. Payton was the Broncos' seventh different head coach since 2008, and their third since 2018.[4] He replaced Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired on December 26, 2022, and replaced by Jerry Rosburg on an interim basis for the last two games of the 2022 season.[5]

In the weeks that followed Payton's hiring, the Broncos underwent the following coaching changes:

2023 Denver Broncos coaching staff changes
Position Previous coach(es) 2023 replacement(s)
Assistant head coachNoneMike Westhoff
Assistant to the head coachNonePaul Kelly
Offensive coordinatorJustin Outten, 2022Joe Lombardi
Quarterbacks coachKlint Kubiak, 2022Davis Webb
Pass game coordinatorKlint Kubiak, 2022John Morton
Running backs coachTyrone Wheatley, 2022Lou Ayeni
Wide receivers coachZach Azzanni, 2018–2022Keary Colbert
Tight ends coachJake Moreland, 2022Declan Doyle
Offensive line coachButch Barry (Weeks 1–16, 2022)
Ben Steele (interim—Weeks 17 and 18, 2022)
Zach Strief
Assistant offensive line coachBen Steele, 2022Austin King
Offensive quality controlRamon Chinyoung, 2022Logan Kilgore
Favian Upshaw
Defensive coordinatorEjiro Evero, 2022Vance Joseph
Linebackers coachPeter Hansen, 2022None
Outside linebackers coachBert Watts, 2022Michael Wilhoite
Inside linebackers coachNoneGreg Manusky
Pass rush specialistNoneJamar Cain
Assistant defensive backsOla Adams, 2022None
Defensive quality control coachAndrew Carter, 2022Addison Lynch
Isaac Shewmaker
Senior defensive assistantDom Capers, 2022Joe Vitt
Special teams coachDwayne Stukes (Weeks 1–16, 2022)
Mike Mallory (interim—Weeks 17 and 18, 2022)
Ben Kotwica
Assistant special teams coachMike Mallory, 2022Chris Banjo
Sources for this section: Denver Broncos' official website[6][7]

Roster changes

Future contracts

All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts on January 9, unless otherwise noted. Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 15—the first day of the 2023 league year.[8]

Position Player Notes
WRVictor Bolden Jr.waived March 14[9]
GParker Fergusonwaived May 12[10]
CBFaion Hickswaived August 29[11]
CBDelonte Hoodwaived August 27[12]
DEJordan Jacksonsigned January 11,[13] waived August 29,[11]
assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
SDevon Keywaived August 29,[11] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
RBTyreik McAllisterwaived May 12, re-signed May 15,[15]
waived May 31[16]
TIsaiah Princesigned February 3,[17] released August 27[12]
LBWyatt Rayreleased March 20[18]
THunter Thedfordwaived May 25[19]
LBRay Wilbornwaived August 14[20]

Free agents

Unrestricted

Position Player 2023 team Notes
LBDakota AllenTBD
TCalvin AndersonNew England Patriotssigned with the Patriots on March 14[21]
CBEssang BasseyDenver Broncosoriginally an RFA, re-signed March 22,[22] waived October 3[23]
FBAndrew BeckHouston Texanssigned with the Texans on March 14[24]
LSJacob BobenmoyerLas Vegas Raidersoriginally an RFA, signed with the Raiders on March 17[25]
RBMike BooneHouston Texanssigned with the Texans on March 14[26]
GTom ComptonTBD
TCameron FlemingDenver Broncosre-signed May 23[27]
LBJonathan KongboTBDoriginally an ERFA
SKareem JacksonDenver Broncosre-signed May 15[28]
DEDre'Mont JonesSeattle Seahawkssigned with the Seahawks on March 13[29]
SP. J. LockeDenver Broncosoriginally an RFA, re-signed March 16,[30] placed on injured reserve August 31,[31] returned to the active roster on October 7[32]
RBMarlon MackArizona Cardinalssigned with the Cardinals on August 4[33]
RBLatavius MurrayBuffalo Billssigned with the Bills on May 1[34]
CBDarius PhillipsHouston TexansSigned with the Texans on May 4[35]
GDalton RisnerMinnesota Vikingssigned with the Vikings on September 18[36]
QBBrett RypienLos Angeles Ramsoriginally an RFA, signed with the Rams on May 4[37]
TEEric SaubertMiami Dolphinssigned with the Dolphins on March 15[38]
LBAlex SingletonDenver Broncosre-signed March 16[39]
TEEric TomlinsonHouston Texanssigned with the Texans on May 3[40]
TBilly TurnerNew York JetsSigned with the Jets on May 1[41]
PCorliss WaitmanNew England Patriotsoriginally an ERFA, assigned tender on March 13,[42]
tender rescinded on March 21,[43] signed with the Patriots on March 23[44]
DEDeShawn WilliamsCarolina Pantherssigned with the Panthers on March 15[45]

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 2023 league year on March 15.

Exclusive-rights

Position Player Tag 2022 team Notes
TQuinn BaileyERFADenver Broncosassigned tender on March 13,[42] released August 29,[11]
re-signed August 31[31]
LBJonas GriffithERFANoneassigned tender on March 13,[42]
placed on injured reserve on August 3[46]
Exclusive-Rights Free Agent (ERFA): Players with two or fewer accrued seasons whose contracts expired at the end of the previous season

Signings

Position Player 2022 team(s) Notes
DEZach AllenArizona Cardinalssigned March 15[47]
WRMichael BandyLos Angeles Chargerssigned July 28,[48] waived August 29,[11]
assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
FBMichael BurtonKansas City Chiefssigned March 17[49]
WRMarquez CallawayNew Orleans Saintssigned March 24,[50] waived August 29[11]
LBFrank ClarkKansas City Chiefssigned June 13,[51] released October 14[52]
NTKeondre CoburnNoneclaimed off waivers from the Chiefs on October 20,[53]
waived November 14[54]
QBBen DiNucciNonesigned May 16,[55] waived August 29,[11]
assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
PRiley DixonLos Angeles Ramssigned March 21[43]
GYasir DurantNew Orleans Saintssigned July 31,[56] designated as waived/injured on August 5[57]
PKElliott FryNonesigned May 31,[16] designated as waived/injured on August 15[58]
CKyle FullerSeattle Seahawkssigned April 3,[59] released August 29[11]
WRJosh HammondNonesigned August 22,[60] waived August 29[11]
TETommy HudsonNonesigned June 1,[61] waived August 29[11]
WRLil'Jordan HumphreyNew England Patriotssigned March 7,[62] released August 29,[11]
assigned to the practice squad on August 30,[14]
promoted to the active roster on September 13,[63]
released October 11,[64]
promoted to the active roster on October 18,[65]
released October 20,[53]
promoted to the active roster on October 25[66]
RBTony Jones Jr.Seattle Seahawkssigned March 23,[67] waived August 29[11]
WRJ. J. KoskiNonesigned August 14,[20] waived August 27[12]
NTTyler LancasterNonesigned May 23,[68] released August 29,[11]
assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
DTTomasi LaulileNonesigned August 23,[69] waived August 29[11]
OTMike McGlincheySan Francisco 49erssigned March 15[70]
PKBrett MaherDallas Cowboyssigned July 25,[71] released August 29[11]
DEForrest MerrillNonesigned August 5,[57] designated as waived/injured on August 16[72]
CBFabian MoreauNew York Giantssigned August 2,[73] released August 29,[11]
re-signed August 31[31]
TEChris ManhertzJacksonville Jaguarssigned March 15[74]
NTHaggai Chisom NdubuisiNonesigned as part of the International Player Pathway Program
on May 12,[75] waived August 29,[11]
assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
LBBen NiemannArizona Cardinalspromoted to the active roster on October 30[76]
RBJacques PatrickNonesigned May 16,[55] waived June 1[61]
RBSamaje PerineCincinnati Bengalssigned March 16[77]
LBRonnie PerkinsNonesigned from the New England Patriots' practice squad on September 18[78]
GBen PowersBaltimore Ravenssigned March 16[79]
CBTremon SmithHouston Texanssigned March 17[80]
QBJarrett StidhamLas Vegas Raiderssigned March 15[81]
RBDwayne WashingtonNew Orleans Saintssigned August 16,[72] released August 29,[11]
assigned to the practice squad on August 30,[14]
promoted to the active roster on October 4[82]

Departures

Position Player Notes
LBChristopher Allenwaived August 29[11]
RBTyler Badiewaived August 29,[11] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
RBDamarea Crockettwaived June 5[83]
CBRonald Darbyreleased March 14[9]
TChristian DiLaurowaived July 31[56]
RBChase Edmondsreleased March 13[84]
CGraham Glasgowreleased March 13[84]
QBJarrett Guarantanowaived July 25[71]
WRKendall Hintonwaived August 27[12]
CBLamar Jacksonwaived March 20[18]
PKBrandon McManusreleased May 23[1]
LBJacob Martinreleased May 10[85]
LBAaron Patrickwaived August 29[11]
NTMike Purcellreleased August 29,[11] re-signed August 31[31]
GWilliam Shermanwaived August 29,[11] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
WRFreddie Swainwaived March 14[9]
WRMontrell Washingtonwaived August 29[11]

Draft

2023 Denver Broncos Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
15 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[upper-alpha 1]
29 Traded to the New Orleans SaintsFrom Miami Dolphins[upper-alpha 2]
237 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[upper-alpha 1]
63 Marvin MimsWROklahomaFrom Detroit Lions[upper-alpha 3]
367 Drew SandersLBArkansasFrom Indianapolis Colts[upper-alpha 4]
68 Traded to the Detroit Lions[upper-alpha 3]
83 Riley MossCBIowaFrom Seattle Seahawks[upper-alpha 5]
4108 Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[upper-alpha 5]
5139 Traded to the Detroit Lions[upper-alpha 3]
6183 JL SkinnerSBoise StateFrom Broncos via Detroit Lions[upper-alpha 3]
195 Traded to the New Orleans SaintsFrom Pittsburgh Steelers[upper-alpha 6]
7222 Traded to the San Francisco 49ers[upper-alpha 7]
241 Traded to the Pittsburgh SteelersFrom Minnesota Vikings[upper-alpha 6]
257 Alex ForsythCOregonFrom New Orleans Saints[upper-alpha 6]

Draft trades

  1. 1 2 The Broncos traded their original first- and second-round selections (Nos. 5, and 37 overall, respectively), along with quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant and defensive end Shelby Harris to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks' 2022 fourth-round selection.[86]
  2. The Broncos acquired a new first-round selection (No. 29 overall) as part of a trade that sent linebacker Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins.[87] The Broncos later traded this selection and a 2024 second-round selection to the New Orleans Saints as the compensation for the hiring of head coach Sean Payton.[88]
  3. 1 2 3 4 The Broncos traded their original sixth-round selection (No. 183 overall), along with wide receiver Trinity Benson, to the Detroit Lions in exchange for the Lions' 2022 fifth- and seventh-round selections.[89] The Lions later traded the No. 183 selection back to the Broncos, along with their second-round selection (No. 63 overall), in exchange for the Broncos' original third- and fifth-round selections (Nos. 68 and 139 overall).[90]
  4. The Broncos acquired an additional third-round selection (No. 67 overall) as part of a trade that sent their 2022 third-round selection to the Indianapolis Colts.[91]
  5. 1 2 The Broncos acquired an additional third-round selection (No. 83 overall) in a trade that sent their fourth-round selection (No. 108 overall) and a 2024 third-round selection to the Seattle Seahawks.[92]
  6. 1 2 3 The Broncos acquired a new sixth-round selection (No. 195 overall) in a trade that sent a seventh-round selection—No. 241 overall—and linebacker Malik Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[93] The No. 241 selection was previously acquired as part of a trade that sent the Broncos' 2022 seventh-round selection to the Minnesota Vikings.[94] The Broncos later traded this selection to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for tight end Adam Trautman and the Saints' seventh-round selection (No. 257 overall).[95]
  7. The Broncos traded their original seventh-round selection (No. 222 overall), along with a 2022 sixth-round selection, to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for linebacker Jonas Griffith and a 2022 seventh-round selection.[96]

Undrafted free agents

All undrafted free agents were signed prior to the team's rookie minicamp on May 12,[75] unless noted otherwise.

2023 Denver Broncos Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position College Notes
Nate AdkinsTESouth Carolinamade the Week 1 roster[97]
Austin AjiakeLBUNLVsigned August 3,[46] waived August 29[11]
Seth BensonLBIowawaived August 29[11]
Henry ByrdGPrincetonwaived August 29[11]
Dallas DanielsWRJackson Statewaived May 15[15]
Darrious GainesCBWestern Coloradowaived May 15[15]
Art GreenCBHoustonwaived August 29,[11] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
Taylor GrimesWRIncarnate Wordwaived August 29[11]
Marcus HaynesLBOld Dominionwaived August 29,[11] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
Thomas IncoomLBCentral Michiganmade the Week 1 roster[97]
Demontrey JacobsTSouth Floridawaived August 29,[11] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
Jack LandherrLSUCLAsigned August 15,[58] waived August 23[69]
Kris LeachTEKent Statewaived May 15[15]
Jaleel McLaughlinRBYoungstown Statemade the Week 1 roster[97]
P. J. MustipherNTPenn Statewaived August 29,[11] assigned to the practice squad on August 30[14]
Alex PalczewskiTIllinoismade the Week 1 roster,[97] placed on injured reserve August 31[31]
Nick WilliamsWRUNLVsigned June 5,[83] waived June 13,[51]
signed July 25,[71] waived July 28,[48]
signed August 1,[98] waived August 27[12]
Emanuel WilsonRBFort Valley Statewaived May 15[15]

Suspensions

Eyioma Uwazurike

On July 24, defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league’s gambling policy. Uwazurike, the team's 2022 fourth-round draft selection, bet on NFL games during his rookie season.[99]

Kareem Jackson

Safety Kareem Jackson has twice been suspended by the NFL for repeated violations of the league's policy on unnecessary roughness.

On October 23, Jackson was initially suspended four games following the Broncos' Week 7 win over the Green Bay Packers after being ejected for a forceful blow to the head & neck area of Packers' tight end Luke Musgrave, when Musgrave was determined to be a defenseless receiver. Jackson was also ejected during the Broncos' Week 2 loss to the Washington Commanders for a similar hit on Commanders' tight end Logan Thomas, which resulted in Thomas suffering a concussion. Jackson was fined for a total of $89,670 for a series of illegal hits, including violations in three other games—Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins and Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs.[100] One day later (October 24), Jackson's suspension was reduced to two games following an appeal hearing.[101][54]

On November 20, in his first game back from suspension, Jackson was hit with another four-game suspension for lowering his helmet on Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Joshua Dobbs, during the Broncos' Week 11 win over the Vikings. Jackson was not flagged for the hit, and he unsuccessfully appealed the suspension.[102]

Trades

Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source
New Orleans Saints2024 seventh-round selectionK Wil Lutz[103]
Philadelphia EaglesTE Albert Okwuegbunam
2025 seventh-round selection
2025 sixth-round selection
San Francisco 49ersLB Randy Gregory
2024 seventh-round selection
2024 sixth-round selection[104]

Injuries

Position Player Time & type of injury Games missed Source(s)
LBBaron Browningrecovery from off-season knee surgeryPUP list, Weeks 1–6[105]
LBFrank Clarkhip, Week 1Weeks 2–4[106][107][108][109]
TEGreg Dulcichhamstring, Week 2injured reserve, Weeks 2–5[110][111]
hamstring, Week 6injured reserve, Week 7–present[105]
LBJonas Griffithruptured ACL, preseason workoutsinjured reserve, will miss the entire 2023 season[46]
WRK. J. HamlerNFI list, preseason
designated as waived/NFI on July 31
[112][113]
WRKendall Hintonrecovery from off-season knee surgeryPUP list, July 28
activated on July 28
[112][48]
WRJerry Jeudyhamstring, preseasonWeek 1[114]
WRBrandon Johnsonhamstring, October 26 practiceinjured reserve, Week 8–present[115]
SP. J. Lockedislocated toe, preseasoninjured reserve, Weeks 1–4[32][116]
ankle, Week 11Week 12[117]
TAlex Palczewskihand preseasoninjured reserve, Week 1–present[118]
WRTim Patrickruptured Achilles tendon, preseason workoutsinjured reserve, will miss the entire 2023 season[73]
NTMike PurcellNFI list, preseason[112]
SJustin Simmonship, Week 2Weeks 3–4[108][109][32]
SCaden Sternsruptured patella tendon, Week 1season-ending injured reserve, starting with Week 2[63]
WRJalen Virgilruptured meniscus, preseason Week 2injured reserve, will miss the entire 2023 season[60]
RBJavonte Williamship flexor, Week 4Week 5[119][120]
CBK'Waun Williamsankle, preseasoninjured reserve, Week 1–present[121][31]

Practice squad elevations

2023 Denver Broncos standard elevations
PositionNameWeek(s)Source(s)
WRPhillip Dorsett1[122]
WRLil'Jordan Humphrey1, 6, 7[122][111][105]
TELucas Krull10[123]
NTTyler Lancaster6, 12[111][124]
LBBen Niemann4[125]
WRTre'Quan Smith8[115]
WRDavid Sills10, 11, 12[123][126][124]
RBDwayne Washington2, 3, 4[110][127][125]

Staff

Ownership
Front office
  • President – Damani Leech
  • General manager – George Paton
  • Assistant general manager – Darren Mougey
  • Director of player personnel – Reed Burckhardt
  • Director of pro personnel – A. J. Durso
  • Executive director of football operations – Kelly Kleine
  • Vice president of football administration – Rich Hurtado
  • Vice president of football operation and compliance – Mark Thewes
  • Vice president of player development – Ray Jackson
  • Director of college scouting – Brian Stark
  • Senior personnel executive – Roman Phifer
  • Assistant director of college scouting – Nick Schiralli
Head coach
Offensive coaches
 
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Support staff
  • Assistant head coach – Mike Westhoff
  • Assistant to the head coach – Paul Kelly
Strength and Conditioning
  • Vice president of player health and performance – Beau Lowery
  • Head strength and conditioning – Dan Dalrymple
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Korey Jones
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Shaun Snee

Coaching staff
Front office
More NFL staffs

Current roster

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists

Practice squad


Rookies in italics

Roster updated November 20, 2023

52 active, 10 inactive, 17 practice squad

AFC rostersNFC rosters

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 11 at Arizona Cardinals L 17–18 0–1 State Farm Stadium Recap
2 August 19 at San Francisco 49ers L 20–21 0–2 Levi's Stadium Recap
3 August 26 Los Angeles Rams W 41–0 1–2 Empower Field at Mile High Recap

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Time (MT) Opponent Result Record Venue TV Recap
1 September 10 2:25 p.m. Las Vegas Raiders L 16–17 0–1 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
2 September 17 2:25 p.m. Washington Commanders L 33–35 0–2 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
3 September 24 11:00 a.m. at Miami Dolphins L 20–70 0–3 Hard Rock Stadium CBS Recap
4 October 1 11:00 a.m. at Chicago Bears W 31–28 1–3 Soldier Field CBS Recap
5 October 8 2:25 p.m. New York Jets L 21–31 1–4 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
6 October 12 6:15 p.m. at Kansas City Chiefs L 8–19 1–5 Arrowhead Stadium Prime Video Recap
7 October 22 2:25 p.m. Green Bay Packers W 19–17 2–5 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
8 October 29 2:05 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs W 24–9 3–5 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
9 Bye
10 November 13 6:15 p.m. at Buffalo Bills W 24–22 4–5 Highmark Stadium ESPN/ABC Recap
11 November 19 6:20 p.m. Minnesota Vikings W 21–20 5–5 Empower Field at Mile High NBC Recap
12 November 26 2:05 p.m. Cleveland Browns W 29–12 6–5 Empower Field at Mile High Fox Recap
13 December 3 11:00 a.m. at Houston Texans NRG Stadium CBS
14 December 10 2:25 p.m. at Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium CBS
15 December 16 6:15 p.m. at Detroit Lions Ford Field NFLN
16 December 24 6:15 p.m. New England Patriots Empower Field at Mile High NFLN
17 December 31 2:25 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers Empower Field at Mile High CBS
18 TBD (January 6/7) TBD at Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium TBD

Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • Networks and times for games in Weeks 16 and 17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
  • The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Week 1: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Raiders 7 3 0717
Broncos 6 7 0316

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Broncos kicked off the 2023 season against their AFC West division rival Las Vegas Raiders. This marked Sean Payton's debut as the Broncos' head coach. The Raiders grabbed the early lead on their initial possession, with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo connecting on a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. The Broncos responded on their first possession, with a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey. However, placekicker Wil Lutz missed wide-right on the extra point attempt — a miscue that would prove to be critical to the game's outcome. A 24-yard field goal by placekicker Daniel Carlson gave the Raiders a 10–6 lead early in the second quarter. The Broncos took their first just lead before halftime, with Wilson's second touchdown pass of the first half — a 5-yarder to wide receiver Courtland Sutton.[128]

Lutz missed wide right on a 55-yard field goal attempt on the initial possession of the second half. The Raiders then marched down the field and faced a 3rd-and-goal from the Broncos' 6-yard line. However, Garoppolo was intercepted by safety Kareem Jackson in the end zone for a touchback, late in the third quarter. The Broncos then had a first-and-goal from the Raiders' 8-yard line; however, they failed to score a touchdown, and instead, settled for a 24-yard field goal by Lutz midway through the fourth quarter. The Raiders took a 17–16 lead six plays later, with another touchdown pass from Garoppolo to Meyers — from 6 yards out. The Broncos went three-and-out, and were forced to punt. The Raiders faced a 3rd-and-8 from their own 44-yard line with exactly three minutes left in the game. Meyers was stopped one yard short of a first down on a pass completion from Garoppolo; however, Jackson was flagged for an unnecessary roughness flag for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Meyers, giving the Raiders a first down. The Broncos' defense was unable to stop Garoppolo from scrambling for a game-clinching 8-yard first down run.[128]

Week 2: vs. Washington Commanders

Week 2: Washington Commanders at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Commanders 3 11 71435
Broncos 14 7 3933

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Broncos took a 21–3 lead over the Commanders with touchdowns on each of their first three possessions, consisting of a 5-yard touchdown run by running back Jaleel McLaughlin and two touchdown passes from quarterback Russell Wilson — a 60-yarder to wide receiver Marvin Mims and a 16-yarder to wide receiver Brandon Johnson. However, the Broncos' offense would sputter for the remainder of the game and their defense was unable to stop the Commanders. After Wilson was strip-sacked by linebacker Jamin Davis, the momentum shifted to the Commanders. Quarterback Sam Howell connected on a 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Logan Thomas on a 4th-and-goal, with a two-point conversion that was initially ruled unsuccessful, but overturned by review. The Broncos' lead was narrowed to 21–14 just before halftime, with a 49-yard field goal by Commanders' placekicker Joey Slye, who missed from 49 and made from 44 in the first quarter.[129]

After a Broncos' three-and-out to start the second half, the Commanders tied the game at 21–21, with Howell throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Following an interception of Russell, Slye missed wide-right on a 59-yard field goal attempt. The Broncos reached the red zone on the ensuing possession, but were forced to settle for a 31-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. The Commanders took their first lead of the game early in the fourth quarter, with running back Brian Robinson Jr. rushing for a 2-yard touchdown, then added to their lead, with another rushing touchdown by Robinson — a 15-yarder midway through the fourth quarter. After being outscored 32–3 since early in the second quarter, the Broncos found themselves trailing 35–24. A 32-yard field goal by Lutz on the first play after the two-minute warning pulled the Broncos to a 35–27 deficit. After burning all of their team timeouts and forcing a Commanders' punt, the Broncos had one last possession at their own 13-yard line and with 48 seconds remaining. With 3 seconds remaining, Wilson heaved a desperation hail mary pass that was caught by Johnson for a touchdown. The Broncos needed a two-point conversion to send the game to overtime. However, Wilson's pass that was intended for wide receiver Courtland Sutton fell incomplete.[129]

Week 3: at Miami Dolphins

Week 3: Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 7 6 0720
Dolphins 14 21 142170

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

The Broncos were overwhelmed by the Dolphins, in an embarrassing 70–20 loss. The Broncos' defense surrendered franchise worsts in points (70), yards (726) and overall touchdowns in one game (10), and tied a franchise record for rushing touchdowns in one game (5). The 50-point loss was the third-worst margin of defeat in Broncos' franchise history, behind a 59–7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963 and a 51–0 loss to the Oakland Raiders in 1967. Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for four touchdowns, and running backs Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane accounted for six other touchdowns. Broncos' quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 306 yards and only one touchdown, while wide receiver Marvin Mims returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown.[130]

The 70 points scored by the Dolphins was tied for the second-most in a single game in NFL history, only trailing a 72-point output by the Washington Redskins in 1966.[131]

Week 4: at Chicago Bears

Week 4: Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 7 0 71731
Bears 0 21 7028

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Game information

The Broncos took the early lead over the Bears on their initial possession, with quarterback Russell Wilson connecting on an 18-yard touchdown pass with running back Jaleel McLaughlin. The Broncos' offense would then sputter, failing to advance past their own 44-yard line on their next four possessions, and the Bears reeled off 28 unanswered points. The Broncos' defense yielded four touchdown passes to Bears' quarterback Justin Fields—two to tight end Cole Kmet, and one apiece to wide receiver D.J. Moore and running back Khalil Herbert. The Broncos trailed 28–7 with 4:10 remaining in the third quarter, but proceeded to score the final 24 points of the game. Wilson threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Johnson near the end of the third quarter, followed in the fourth quarter by a 13-yarder to wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Then the Broncos' defense came up with a crucial turnover, with linebacker Nik Bonitto forcing a strip sack and fumble off Fields, and linebacker Jonathon Cooper returning the fumble 42 yards for a game-tying touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. The Bears then marched down the field, and faced a 4th-and-1 at the Broncos' 18-yard line with 2:57 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, instead of a go-ahead field goal, the Bears decided to go for a first-down, but turned the football over on downs when Fields was tackled for no gain by linebacker Alex Singleton. Five plays later, a 51-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz put the Broncos ahead to stay with 1:51 remaining in the game. The Bears attempted a rally, but after reaching their own 47-yard line, Fields was intercepted by safety Kareem Jackson for the Broncos' first win of the season.[132]

Week 5: vs. New York Jets

Week 5: New York Jets at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Jets 5 3 101331
Broncos 7 6 0821

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 8
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,387
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Matt Ryan and AJ Ross
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Following a 30-yard field goal by Jets' placekicker Greg Zuerlein, the Broncos grabbed the lead, with a 22-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to running back Jaleel McLaughlin. On the Broncos' next possession, Wilson was penalized for intentional grounding in the end zone for a safety. The Broncos led 13–8 at halftime, after two short field goals by placekicker Wil Lutz—from 22 and 23 yards out, with a 26-yard field goal by Zuerlein in between. After the Broncos went three-and-out to start the second half, Jets' running back Breece Hall ran for a 72-yard touchdown—the first of 16 unanswered Jets points. Zuerlein added three more field goals—a 27-yarder in the third quarter, followed by 27- and 49-yarders in the fourth quarter. The Broncos trailed 24–13 midway through the fourth quarter, after two punts and a lost fumble in Jets' territory. A 3-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to tight end Adam Trautman, coupled with a successful two-point conversion by fullback Michael Burton, pulled the Broncos to within a 24–21 deficit with 4:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Jets were attempting to run out the clock, and faced a 3rd-and-5 at the Broncos' 27-yard line; however, quarterback Zach Wilson was intercepted by cornerback Patrick Surtain II near the goal line. With 2:14 remaining in the game, the Broncos attempted a rally, but Russell Wilson was strip-sacked by Jets' defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, and cornerback Bryce Hall returned the fumble 39 yards for the game-clinching touchdown. [133]

Week 6: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 6: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 088
Chiefs 3 10 3319

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game information

The Broncos' defense limited Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes to one touchdown pass and four field goals by placekicker Harrison Butker, but the defensive effort was wasted by a poor performance by the offense. Quarterback Russell Wilson completed 13 of 22 passes for only 95 yards, and the Broncos trailed 16–0 at the 9:22 mark of the fourth quarter. Wilson finally got the Broncos on the scoreboard, with a 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton that was initially ruled as an incomplete pass, but overturned by a booth review. The subsequent two-point conversion by running back Javonte Williams pulled the Broncos to within a 16–8 deficit with six minutes remaining in the game. However, Butker's fourth field goal of the game—a 52-yarder at the two-minute warning, put the game out of reach. It was the Chiefs' 16th consecutive win over the Broncos—a streak that ended two weeks later in Denver.[134]

Week 7: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 7: Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 0 0 10717
Broncos 3 6 7319

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 22
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,880
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Midway through the third quarter, all of the scoring came by way of the placekickers—three field goals by the Broncos' Wil Lutz, and one by the Packers' Anders Carlson. The Broncos increased their lead to 16–3, with the game's first touchdown—an 18-yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to wide receiver Courtland Sutton. However, the Packers' responded, with two touchdown passes by quarterback Jordan Love—a 16-yarder to wide receiver Romeo Doubs, followed by a 4-yarder to wide receiver Jayden Reed that gave the Packers a 17–16 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Nine plays later, the Broncos re-claimed the lead, with Lutz's fourth field goal of the game—a 52-yarder with 3:54 remaining in the game. The Packers attempted a rally, but Love was intercepted by safety P. J. Locke deep in Broncos' territory. The Broncos then ran out the clock.[135]

Week 8: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 8: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chiefs 3 6 009
Broncos 7 7 01024

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: October 29
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Cold, getting colder, a few light flakes of snow falling, 26 °F (−3 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,286
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Broncos' defense forced five turnovers—three fumbles and two interceptions off Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and limited the Chiefs' offense to three field goals—all in the first half—in a 24–9 win. It was the first time since Week 13 of the 2021 season in which Mahomes did not throw a touchdown pass. Broncos' quarterback Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes—one apiece to running back Javonte Williams and wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. The Broncos held a 14–9 lead early in the fourth quarter, and after Chiefs' return specialist Mecole Hardman muffed a punt, Wilson threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Sutton and placekicker Wil Lutz later capped the scoring off with a 28-yard field goal with only 31 seconds remaining. With the win, the Broncos snapped a 16-game losing streak to the Chiefs, dating back to 2015.[136]

Week 10: at Buffalo Bills

Week 10: Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 3 12 0924
Bills 0 8 7722

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

The Broncos' defense forced two turnovers off the Bills' first two possessions—a fumble and an interception off quarterback Josh Allen, but only got one scoring a play—a 40-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. The Broncos added to their lead midway through the second quarter, with quarterback Russell Wilson completing a pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton along the side of the end zone that was initially ruled an incomplete pass, but ruled a touchdown after instant replay revealed that Sutton dragged his toes in bounds. However, Lutz hit the left upright on the extra point attempt. The Bills responded, and got on the scoreboard, with Allen connecting on a 22-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dalton Kincaid, with a successful two-point conversion. Lutz added two more field goals—from 49 and 40 yards out, to give the Broncos a 15–8 halftime lead. The latter field goal occurred after another interception of Allen. After an exchange of punts to start the second half, Sutton lost a fumble at the Bills' 45-yard line, and the Bills capitalized, with running back Latavius Murray rushing for a 3-yard touchdown to tie the game midway through the third quarter. After a pair of punt exchanges, the Broncos reclaimed the lead with 5:10 remaining in the game. Wilson connected with running back Javonte Williams for a 3-yard touchdown pass. However, the extra point attempt was botched, leaving the score at 21–15. The Bills then drove down the field, and on the first play after the two-minute warning, Allen scrambled for a 6-yard touchdown run to give the Bills their first lead of the game.[137]

Wilson engineered a comeback that was aided by two crucial penalties on Buffalo. First, the Broncos faced a 3rd-and-10 from the Bills' 45-yard line with 35 seconds left. A pass attempt intended for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was incomplete, but pass interference was called on Bills' cornerback Taron Johnson at the 17-yard line. Following a quick kneel down, and without any timeouts, the Broncos rushed their field goal unit onto the field. Lutz missed wide-right on the 41-yard attempt; however, the Bills were flagged for having 12 men on the field, giving Lutz a second chance with only four seconds left. Lutz then redeemed himself—kicking the game-winning 36-yard field goal as time expired. [137]

Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 11: Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 10 7320
Broncos 3 6 01221

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Broncos' offense struggled for most of the game, settling for five field goals by placekicker Wil Lutz through the early portion of the fourth quarter. Each field goal, for the exception of a 52-yarder just before halftime, was the result of the Broncos failing to score a touchdown in the red zone, and three of those field goals occurred after Vikings' turnovers. Defensively, the Broncos yielded two touchdowns to Vikings' quarterback Joshua Dobbs—one passing and one rushing, as well as two field goals by placekicker Greg Joseph. The Broncos trailed 20–15 with 3:20 remaining in the game, when quarterback Russell Wilson engineered a game-winning drive for the second consecutive game—a 10-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton in the back of the end zone, with an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt. The Vikings had one last possession with 1:03 remaining in the game, hoping to reach field goal range. However, after earning one first down at their own 36-yard line, and burning two timeouts in the process, Dobbs threw four consecutive incomplete passes, including a 15-yard intentional grounding penalty on 3rd down, ending the Vikings' rally attempt. With the win, the Broncos earned their first four-game winning streak since 2016.[138]

Week 12: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 12: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Browns 0 6 6012
Broncos 7 7 31229

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

After achieving only one rushing touchdown the entire season, the Broncos jumped out to a 14–0 lead on a pair of rushing touchdowns—a 3-yarder by running back Samaje Perine in the first quarter, followed in the second quarter by a 2-yarder by quarterback Russell Wilson. The Browns then scored 12 unanswered points—two field goals by placekicker Dustin Hopkins late in the second quarter, followed by a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to tight end Harrison Bryant midway through the third quarter. Wide receiver Amari Cooper dropped what would have been the game-tying two point conversion in the end zone. However, the Broncos' defense held the Browns scoreless for the remainder of the game, and the Broncos added 15 more points—two short field goals by placekicker Wil Lutz, an 8-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to tight end Adam Trautman, and Broncos defensive end Zach Allen sacked Browns' backup quarterback P. J. Walker in the end zone for a safety. With the win, the Broncos earned their first five-game winning streak since their 2015 Super Bowl-winning season.[139]

Week 13: at Houston Texans

Week 13: Denver Broncos at Houston Texans – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 000
Texans 0 0 000

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Standings

Division

AFC West
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Kansas City Chiefs 8 3 0 .727 3–1 6–1 256 181 W1
Denver Broncos 6 5 0 .545 1–2 3–4 246 280 W5
Las Vegas Raiders 5 7 0 .417 1–2 3–5 202 256 L2
Los Angeles Chargers 4 7 0 .364 1–1 2–4 269 258 L3

Conference

Place # Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division
leaders
1 Baltimore Ravens North 9 3 0 .750 3–2 6–3 .500 .465 W2
2[lower-alpha 2] Kansas City Chiefs West 8 3 0 .727 3–1 6–1 .556 .495 W1
3[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 3] Jacksonville Jaguars South 8 3 0 .727 4–1 6–2 .549 .506 W2
4[lower-alpha 2][lower-alpha 3] Miami Dolphins East 8 3 0 .727 3–1 6–2 .419 .311 W2
Wild
cards
5[lower-alpha 4] Pittsburgh Steelers North 7 4 0 .636 3–1 5–3 .561 .506 W1
6[lower-alpha 4] Cleveland Browns North 7 4 0 .636 3–2 5–3 .552 .519 L1
7[lower-alpha 5][lower-alpha 6] Indianapolis Colts South 6 5 0 .545 2–2 4–3 .484 .388 W3
In the
hunt
8[lower-alpha 6][lower-alpha 7] Houston Texans South 6 5 0 .545 1–2 3–3 .488 .463 L1
9[lower-alpha 5][lower-alpha 7] Denver Broncos West 6 5 0 .545 1–2 3–4 .516 .522 W5
10 Buffalo Bills East 6 6 0 .500 2–2 3–5 .474 .420 L1
11 Cincinnati Bengals North 5 6 0 .455 0–4 1–6 .548 .466 L3
12 Las Vegas Raiders West 5 7 0 .417 1–2 3–5 .489 .375 L2
13[lower-alpha 8] Los Angeles Chargers West 4 7 0 .364 1–1 2–4 .556 .404 L3
14[lower-alpha 8] Tennessee Titans South 4 7 0 .364 0–2 2–5 .500 .341 W1
15[lower-alpha 8] New York Jets East 4 7 0 .364 1–3 2–6 .540 .565 L4
16 New England Patriots East 2 9 0 .182 2–2 2–4 .548 .435 L4

Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 9]

  1. Other members of the ownership group include Carrie Walton Penner, Greg Penner, Mellody Hobson, Condoleezza Rice, and Lewis Hamilton
  2. 1 2 3 Kansas City wins tie break over Jacksonville and Miami based on head-to-head sweep.
  3. 1 2 Jacksonville wins tie break over Miami based on strength of victory.
  4. 1 2 Pittsburgh wins tie break over Cleveland based on division record.
  5. 1 2 Indianapolis wins tie break over Denver based on conference record. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Houston (see below).
  6. 1 2 Indianapolis wins tie break over Houston based on head-to-head victory.
  7. 1 2 Houston wins tie break over Denver based on conference record.
  8. 1 2 3 LA Chargers, Tennessee and NY Jets are ranked based on conference record.
  9. 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.

Legend

w – Clinched wild card
x – Clinched playoff berth
y – Clinched division
z – Clinched first-round bye and home-field advantage

Statistics

Team leaders

Category Player(s) Value
Passing yardsRussell Wilson2,199
Passing touchdownsRussell Wilson20
Rushing yardsJavonte Williams538
Rushing touchdownsthree tied3
ReceptionsCourtland Sutton48
Receiving yardsCourtland Sutton560
Receiving touchdownsCourtland Sutton8
PointsWil Lutz90
Kickoff return yardsMarvin Mims235
Punt return yardsMarvin Mims188
TacklesAlex Singleton110
SacksNik Bonitto7
Forced fumblesBaron Browning
Josey Jewell
2
InterceptionsJustin Simmons3

Team statistics updated through Week 12.
Source for this section: Denver Broncos' official website.[140]

League rankings

Offense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 300.5 YPG 23rd
Yards per play 5.2 15th
Rushing yards 115.5 YPG 12th
Yards per rush 4.4 T–8th
Passing yards 185.0 YPG 25th
Yards per pass 6.9 T–18th
Pass completions 218/319 (.683) 5th
Total touchdowns 25 T–16th
Rushing touchdowns 3 T–30th
Receiving touchdowns 20 T–7th
Scoring 22.4 PPG 13th
Red Zone Touchdowns 21/41 (.512) 21st
Third down efficiency 53/137 (.387) 17th
Fourth down efficiency 4/9 (.444) T–24th
First downs per game 17.6 26th
Fewest sacks allowed 33 T–24th
Fewest giveaways 14 T–12th
Fewest penalties 76 26th
Least penalty yardage 566 18th
Defense
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Total yards 388.2 YPG 30th
Yards per play 6.1 31st
Rushing yards 155.2 YPG 32nd
Yards per rush 5.4 32nd
Passing yards 233.0 YPG 23rd
Yards per pass 7.5 25th
Pass completions 250/365 (.685) 28th
Total touchdowns 31 27th
Rushing touchdowns 11 T–21st
Receiving touchdowns 19 T–27th
Scoring 25.5 PPG 29th
Red Zone Touchdowns 21/41 (.512) 11th
Third down efficiency 46/127 (.362) 11th
Fourth down efficiency 12/24 (.500) 14th
First downs per game 21.6 29th
Sacks 23 T–26th
Takeaways 22 1st
Fewest penalties 81 31st
Least penalty yardage 747 31st
Special teams
Category Value NFL rank
(out of 32)
Gross punting 45.4 YPP 25th
Net punting 39.5 YPP T–26th
Kickoffs 63.3 YPK T–19th
Punt returns 18.8 YPR 1st
Kick returns 33.6 YPR 1st
Punt coverage 6.5 YPR 6th
Kick coverage 17.7 3rd

League statistics updated through Week 12.
Source for this section: Pro-Football Reference.[141]

Awards and honors

Recipient Award(s)
Justin SimmonsWeek 8: AFC Defensive Player of the Week[142]
Marvin MimsWeek 10: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[143]
Wil LutzNovember: AFC Special Teams Player of the Month[144]

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