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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Josh Downs #1 of the Indianapolis Colts catches a pass in front of Ja'Quan McMillian #29 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The Broncos defense was exposed in a heartbreaking loss at Indy

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

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

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

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

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

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JAMES MERILATT | Oct 28, 2024
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
JAMES MERILATT | Oct 14, 2024
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
JAMES MERILATT | Oct 7, 2024
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
JAMES MERILATT | Sep 30, 2024
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
JAMES MERILATT | Sep 16, 2024
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
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JAMES MERILATT | Sep 9, 2024
Maybe Russell Wilson wasn’t the Broncos problem after all

Season one under Sean Payton was a struggle on offense, which got blamed on their QB; but Sunday looked awfully similar for the Broncos
JAMES MERILATT | Aug 26, 2024
Despite impressive preseason, the Broncos still have a fatal flaw

Everyone likes to talk about the Broncos running the football in order to protect Bo Nix, but Denver hasn't proven to be effective on the ground
JAMES MERILATT | Aug 5, 2024
Sean Payton indirectly chucks Russell Wilson under the bus

As national media members repeat the talking points coming out of Broncos Park, it's clear that the head coach is blaming his former QB
JAMES MERILATT | Jul 8, 2024
Company line being put forth by the Nuggets is worthy of scrutiny

As the offseason moves along with little to no action, the Nuggets story for why Calvin Booth was in Europe is definitely worth questioning
JAMES MERILATT | Jul 1, 2024
KCP leaving town is a bummer, but it’s no reason to panic

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is heading to Orlando, which will worry Nuggets Nation, but it's the inevitable result of being a championship team
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JAMES MERILATT | Jun 24, 2024
The salty Broncos shouldn’t be saving receipts from naysayers

There are plenty of reasons to be down on the Broncos this season, something the head coach and key players should keep in mind
JAMES MERILATT | May 20, 2024
It’s time to start asking hard questions about Michael Malone

After another Game 7 loss at home, the Nuggets need to question whether or not they have the right head coach to maximize an MVP
JAMES MERILATT | May 13, 2024
Two wins in Minnesota answer all of the doubts about the Nuggets

With their backs against the wall, Denver answered the bell, winning Games 3 and 4 on the road to get back into the second-round series
JAMES MERILATT | May 6, 2024
Michael Malone can finally answer his critics in pivotal Game 2

Facing what feels like a must-win game, the Nuggets head coach is going to have to find some answers, which would show his value
JAMES MERILATT | Apr 29, 2024
Payton is betting his legacy on being smarter than everyone else

The sixth quarterback off the board typically doesn't amount to much in the NFL, but the Broncos are betting that Bo Nix bucks the trend
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JAMES MERILATT | Apr 22, 2024
Malone’s high-wire act with bench will determine Nuggets fate

Game 1 against the Lakers provided a prime example of how Michael Malone is going to have to walk a tightrope throughout the postseason
JAMES MERILATT | Apr 15, 2024
Bednar and Malone are facing tipping points in the postseason

If the Avalanche and Nuggets don't make deep playoff runs, it'll be a sign that they've squandered the prime years of generational players
JAMES MERILATT | Apr 8, 2024
The Broncos reign atop the Denver sports landscape could end

For more than six decades, the Broncos have been like a religion in Colorado; but their status atop the local sports scene isn't set in stone
JAMES MERILATT | Mar 31, 2024
The Rockies season is already over, as baseball wilts in Colorado

It's only April 1, but hope is already lost for baseball fans in Colorado, the latest sign that drastic changes are needed at 20th and Blake
JAMES MERILATT | Mar 25, 2024
A talented Buffs roster should’ve reached uncharted waters

Colorado's basketball team was good enough to make it to the second weekend of the tourney, so it's a disappointment that they're done
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JAMES MERILATT | Mar 18, 2024
The Broncos are taking a big gamble with their QB search

By not signing a free agent and choosing not to pursue a trade, Denver is putting all of their quarterback eggs in the NFL draft basket
JAMES MERILATT | Mar 11, 2024
Broncos Country might regret buying into rebuilding plans

It sounds good during the offseason, but stripping a roster to the bones offers a painful reality once games are played and the losses mount
JAMES MERILATT | Mar 4, 2024
Sean Payton’s confidence is fine; but hubris could be problematic

The Broncos head coach is confident in his QB selection process, but there's no evidence to suggest that he's any good at finding one
JAMES MERILATT | Feb 26, 2024
Michael Malone is undervaluing the importance of the No. 1 seed

The Nugget had homecourt advantage in every round of the playoffs last year, which was a big reason why they won their first-ever title
JAMES MERILATT | Feb 20, 2024
Greg Penner has to answer one question: Who’s the boss?

The looming decision with Russell Wilson has the Broncos about to make a franchise-altering mistake, unless their owner stops the madness