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The Broncos had interest in drafting the Buffalo Bills' QB, but their former GM said one thing stood in the team's way of selecting him.
"Joseph spent two years as the coach of the Broncos in 2017 and 2018. He's the current defensive coordinator in Denver, and his defensive expertise is viewed as an asset. It probably doesn't hurt that he has a connection with (Joe) Schoen from their time in Miami", wrote Raanan.
With a win, the Broncos would match their highest win total in franchise history and secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC. With the top spot in the conference, the Broncos would earn a first-round bye and clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.
The Denver Broncos' 2025 season was the most memorable in a decade, highlighted by several iconic moments. The year ended with the Broncos at 13-3, with one regular-season game left and a chance to win the No. 1 playoff seed and tie the franchise record for victories.
Preview the Week 18 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
Once a top pick, Trey Lance has fallen to a backup role, but the dual-threat QB will have the chance to show off his rushing ability on Sunday.
Chargers rookie edge rusher Kyle Kennard is slated to have a massive opportunity against the Broncos. He can build significant momentum going forward.
John Elway has revealed he once wanted to draft Josh Allen for the Denver Broncos, but the move never happened. Speaking recently, Elway said he liked.
The Denver Broncos are getting a major Week 18 wrinkle from a familiar AFC West rival: Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh explained the reasoning behind why Justin Herbert and other key starters will not play Sunday in Denver, a move the coach framed as a health-first decision with the playoffs looming.
The Denver Broncos will wrap up the 2025 regular season at home this week, as they are set to host the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos are coming off a 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas,