The Denver Broncos might just have what it takes to go all the way this year — the latest evidence of which might just be the most convincing.
The Broncos clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive season with a thrilling, 34-26 win over one of the NFC’s leading contenders in the Green Bay Packers that showed Denver was capable of doing a little bit of everything.
“Denver’s now won 11 straight,” Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer wrote on X. “They’re 12-2, the only team with 12 wins. And the Broncos can lock up home-field through the playoffs on Christmas if they can beat the Jags next Sunday, then KC on the holiday.”
The Broncos have another huge challenge ahead with the Jacksonville Jaguars at home in Week 16. The Jaguars and first year head coach Liam Coen are 10-4 and in first place in the AFC South Division just one year after going 4-13 overall.
Week 15, however, was all about the Broncos after they became the first AFC team to clinch a playoff spot.
Social Media Heaps Praise on Underdog Broncos
Perhaps the biggest storyline headed into the game against the Packers was the fact the Broncos were somehow home underdogs against the Packers, who came in on a 4-game winning streak.
The Broncos’ clinching the playoffs for the second consecutive year comes after a 9-season playoff drought from 2015 to 2023.
“Longest Broncos single-season winning streaks: 13 — 1998, 11 — 2025, 11 — 2012,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote on X. “Denver is the first AFC team to clinch a playoff berth.”
“Broncos take over sole possession of the NFL’s best record and secure their playoff spot!” JM Football wrote on X.
“Eleven-game win streak, a spot in the playoffs, the Broncos just can’t be beat!” KOAA News 5 wrote on X.
“11 wins in a row to clinch a playoff spot,” NFL reporter Simon Head wrote on X. “Superb stuff.”
Nix Playing Better Than Any QB in NFL Right Now
No player on the Broncos roster played better than quarterback Bo Nix, who might be playing better than any quarterback in the NFL right now.
Nix played perhaps the best game of his NFL career against the Packers, going 23-of-34 passing for 304 yards, 4 touchdowns and no interceptions. Nix is now 22-9 overall as a starter.
“There’s no denying Bo Nix’s greatness now,” Denver Broncos 365 wrote on X. “Bo Nix has turned from game manager to superstar He’s elevating his team.”
“Don’t wanna hear any Bo Nix disrespect ever again,” Mile High Huddle’s Zack Kelberman wrote on X.
“Let’s have a conversation that will hurt the ego of a lot of people: Bo Nix is not only in the MVP conversation, but on top of it,” Sleeper Broncos wrote on X.
“For anyone doubting Bo Nix’s ability to deliver …. make sure you watch this game vs the Packers real carefully,” former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel wrote on X. “Big throw after big throw … And he’s doing this vs a legitimate Top 5 Packers defense.”
“Thank you Broncos,” Pardon My Take co-host Big Cat wrote on X. “Bo Nix was incredible.”
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