James Merilatt

James Merilatt

James Merilatt has been covering Denver sports for more than 20 years. As the founder of Mile High Sports, he's worked in print, radio and online. He also spent time working for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Mammoth during his career.

It’s time to find out what the Broncos are, as playoff test looms

Denver finished the season at 10-7, earning the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs, but there is still a lot to be learned about the upstart Broncos
7 days ago

Broncos end their nine-year playoff drought, punch playoff ticket

The Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since winning Super Bowl 50, but they'll be returning this year after a season-ending win over KC
8 days ago

One good drive doesn’t erase three golden opportunities missed

A hard-to-believe touchdown throw will get all of the attention, but the Broncos blew a golden opportunity to punch their postseason ticket
15 days ago

Three fateful decisions by Sean Payton did in the Broncos

Denver had a playoff berth in their grasp on "Thursday Night Football," but blunders by their head coach proved too much to overcome
24 days ago

Weird, fluky win leaves the Broncos with a lot to prove despite record

Despite a 31-13 victory over the Colts, the Broncos didn't look good on Sunday, leaving a lot of questions as they head toward the playoff chase
28 days ago

Wacky, crazy victory proves that the Broncos can win in any manner

There were plenty of negatives on Monday night, but it didn't matter, as the Broncos used the positives to record their eighth win of the season
1 month ago

An old-school approach by the Buffs stars should be applauded

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will play in a "meaningless" bowl game, a decision that is worthy of praise in an increasingly me-first world
1 month ago

Perhaps the Broncos flexed the Chargers game because of the Bengals

Denver lost prep time for a Week 16 showdown in Los Angeles in order to gain a big advantage the following week before going to Cincinnati
2 months ago

Sean, VJ and Bo starred on Sunday, boosting the Broncos to a huge win

If the Broncos are going to make the playoffs, they'll need their head coach, defensive coordinator and quarterback to repeat Sunday's showing
2 months ago

The Broncos offense disappeared, letting a win slip away in K.C.

Getting shut out in the second half at Arrowhead cost the Broncos a chance to get a huge road win, as Denver blew a golden opportunity
2 months ago

The Baron Browning trade sends a bad message to Broncos Country

Instead of doing all they can to win in 2024, the Broncos shipped a potential contributor out of town in exchange for a meaningless pick
2 months ago

The Broncos loss in Baltimore doesn’t change anything

Despite laying an egg against the Ravens, nothing has changed for the Broncos; they're still on track for a playoff berth this season
2 months ago

Beating bad teams is all the Broncos have to do to make the playoffs

Another convincing win over another bad football team has the Broncos at 5-3, putting Denver in a position to make a postseason run
3 months ago

Is Bo Nix limiting or expanding Sean Payton’s playcalling options?

The Broncos rookie quarterback opens up the playbook when it comes to the ground game, but he reduces what can be done in the air
3 months ago

Russell Wilson shines in his Steelers debut, cooking on “SNF”

After knocking off the rust from not playing a game in nearly 10 months, the former Broncos quarterback put on a dazzling show on "SNF"
3 months ago

The Broncos found a simple formula for success against the Saints

In a Thursday night snoozer, Denver used a healthy running game and a stout defense to get a much-needed win in New Orleans
3 months ago

The Russell Wilson era in Pittsburgh might start this Sunday night

Despite a 4-2 start that has them atop the AFC North, Mike Tomlin is looking to jumpstart Pittsburgh's offense, which could mean a QB change
3 months ago

Sean Payton’s offense was a non-factor in big game for Broncos

In a game that could've put the Broncos squarely in the playoff nix, the Sean Payton-led offense was a total no-show against the Chargers
3 months ago

Jump on the bandwagon now, as the Broncos are a fun ride

It defies logic, but the Broncos keep winning, putting themselves into contention and creating a scenario for the fans to embrace
3 months ago

Broncos steal a win in New York, but answers weren’t provided

Denver got a victory over the Jets, but it wasn't due to anything they did; New York out-bumbled the Broncos and gave away a win
4 months ago

The Nuggets have five more years to maximize the Jokic era

Calvin Booth says the Nuggets window has a half-decade remaining, which Michael Malone wants to use to create a lasting legacy in Denver
4 months ago

Forget about the offense; the Broncos defense is the key to success

It's not about Bo Nix, Sean Payton and the offense; instead, Denver's path to victories in 2024 is all about the other side of the ball
4 months ago

Broncos put key defensive player on IR prior to game against Bucs

Baron Browning was expected to a be big part of the Broncos pass rusher this season, but he'll miss the next four weeks with a foot injury
4 months ago

Sean Payton is the Broncos biggest problem

The former quarterback is no longer the scapegoat; the Broncos biggest problem is their head coach, which is a major concern
4 months ago