2024 Denver Broncos season#Week 18: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

On November 12, assistant head coach Mike Westhoff stepped down for health reasons.{{cite news |last1=McFadden |first1=Ryan |last2=Gabriel |first2=Parker |title=Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down due to health reasons |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/12/mike-westhoff-broncos-special-teams-steps-down/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=November 12, 2024 |accessdate=November 12, 2024}}

All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts. Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 13—the first day of the 2024 league year.{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-12-players-to-future-contracts |work=Denver Broncos |date=January 8, 2024 |access-date=January 8, 2024}}{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=Broncos sign NT Rashard Lawrence to future contract |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-nt-rashard-lawrence-to-future-contract |work=Denver Broncos |date=January 24, 2024 |accessdate=January 24, 2024}}

{{main|2024 NFL draft}}

Draft trades

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All undrafted free agents were signed on May 10,{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=Broncos sign 13 college free agents |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-13-college-free-agents-x7676 |work=Denver Broncos |date=May 10, 2024 |accessdate=May 10, 2024}} unless otherwise noted.

On August 5, defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike was reinstated by the NFL, after serving a one-year suspension for violating the league's gambling policy.{{cite web |title=DL Eyioma Uwazurike reinstated by NFL to Broncos' 90-man roster |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/dl-eyioma-uwazurike-reinstated-by-nfl-to-broncos-90-man-roster |work=Denver Broncos |date=August 5, 2024 |accessdate=August 5, 2024}}

On April 22, the Broncos unveiled a new set of uniforms known as The "Mile High Collection"—the team's first uniform change since 1997.{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=Broncos unveil new uniforms with announcement of 'Mile High Collection' |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-unveil-new-uniforms-with-announcement-of-mile-high-collection |work=Denver Broncos |date=April 22, 2024 |accessdate=April 22, 2024}} The team also unveiled their 1977 throwback jerseys which includes the royal blue "D" helmets.{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=Broncos unveil 1977 throwback uniform honoring Orange Crush era |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-unveil-1977-throwback-uniform-honoring-orange-crush-era |work=Denver Broncos |date=April 22, 2024 |accessdate=April 22, 2024}}

{{NFL final staff

|Year=2024

|TeamName=Denver Broncos

|Front Office=

• President – Damani Leech
• General manager – George Paton
• Assistant general manager – Darren Mougey
• Vice president of player personnel – Cody Rager
• 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
• Senior personnel executive – David Shaw
• Assistant director of college scouting – Nick Schiralli

|Head Coaches=

• Head coach – Sean Payton

|Offensive Coaches=

• Offensive coordinator – Joe Lombardi
• Pass game coordinator – John Morton
• Quarterbacks – Davis Webb
• Running backs – Lou Ayeni
• Wide receivers – Keary Colbert
• Tight ends – Declan Doyle
• Offensive line – Zach Strief
• Assistant offensive line – Austin King
• Senior offensive assistant – Pete Carmichael
• Passing game specialist – Zack Grossi
• Offensive quality control – Logan Kilgore
• Offensive quality control – Favian Upshaw

|Defensive Coaches=

• Defensive coordinator – Vance Joseph
• Defensive line – Jamar Cain
• Outside linebackers – Michael Wilhoite
• Inside linebackers – Greg Manusky
• Defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs – Jim Leonhard
• Senior defensive assistant – Joe Vitt
• Defense quality control – Addison Lynch
• Defense quality control – Isaac Shewmaker

|Special Teams Coaches=

• Special teams coordinator – Ben Kotwica
• Assistant special teams – Chris Banjo
• 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

}}

{{NFL final roster

|Year=2024

|TeamName=Denver Broncos

|Active=53

|Inactive=4

|Exempt=

|PS=16

|PS-exempt=1

|Quarterbacks=

{{NFLplayer|10|Bo Nix|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer| 8|Jarrett Stidham}}

{{NFLplayer| 4|Zach Wilson}}

|Running Backs=

{{NFLplayer|28|Tyler Badie}}

{{NFLplayer|20|Michael Burton|d=American football|FB}}

{{NFLplayer|23|Audric Estimé|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|38|Jaleel McLaughlin}}

{{NFLplayer|25|Blake Watson|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|33|Javonte Williams}}

|Wide Receivers=

{{NFLplayer|16|Troy Franklin|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|84|Lil'Jordan Humphrey}}

{{NFLplayer|19|Marvin Mims}}

{{NFLplayer|14|Courtland Sutton}}

{{NFLplayer|17|Devaughn Vele|rookie=y}}

|Tight Ends=

{{NFLplayer|45|Nate Adkins}}

{{NFLplayer|85|Lucas Krull}}

{{NFLplayer|82|Adam Trautman}}

|Offensive Linemen=

{{NFLplayer|72|Garett Bolles|LT}}

{{NFLplayer|54|Alex Forsyth|d=American football|C}}

{{NFLplayer|69|Mike McGlinchey|d=offensive lineman|RT}}

{{NFLplayer|77|Quinn Meinerz|RG}}

{{NFLplayer|63|Alex Palczewski|RT}}

{{NFLplayer|79|Matt Peart|LT}}

{{NFLplayer|74|Ben Powers|d=American football|LG}}

{{NFLplayer|60|Luke Wattenberg|C}}

|Defensive Linemen=

{{NFLplayer|99|Zach Allen|DE}}

{{NFLplayer|98|John Franklin-Myers|DE}}

{{NFLplayer|94|Jordan Jackson|d=American football|DE}}

{{NFLplayer|93|D. J. Jones|d=defensive lineman|DT}}

{{NFLplayer|97|Malcolm Roach|DT}}

{{NFLplayer|96|Eyioma Uwazurike|DE}}

|Linebackers=

{{NFLplayer|56|Levelle Bailey|ILB|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|55|Cody Barton|ILB}}

{{NFLplayer|15|Nik Bonitto|OLB}}

{{NFLplayer| 0|Jonathon Cooper|OLB}}

{{NFLplayer|42|Zach Cunningham|ILB}}

{{NFLplayer|52|Jonah Elliss|OLB|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|41|Drew Sanders|ILB}}

{{NFLplayer|40|Justin Strnad|ILB}}

{{NFLplayer|92|Dondrea Tillman|OLB}}

|Defensive Backs=

{{NFLplayer|31|Kris Abrams-Draine|CB|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|22|Brandon Jones|d=safety|FS}}

{{NFLplayer|26|Devon Key|FS}}

{{NFLplayer| 6|P. J. Locke|SS}}

{{NFLplayer|27|Damarri Mathis|CB}}

{{NFLplayer|29|Ja'Quan McMillian|NB}}

{{NFLplayer|21|Riley Moss|CB}}

{{NFLplayer|34|JL Skinner|SS}}

{{NFLplayer| 1|Tremon Smith|CB}}

{{NFLplayer| 2|Patrick Surtain II|CB}}

|Special Teams=

{{NFLplayer| 9|Riley Dixon|P}}

{{NFLplayer|48|Mitchell Fraboni|LS}}

{{NFLplayer| 3|Wil Lutz|K}}

|Reserve Lists=

{{NFLplayer|75|Quinn Bailey|RT|IR}}

{{NFLplayer|73|Frank Crum|RT|rookie=y|NF-Inj.}}

{{NFLplayer|49|Alex Singleton|d=linebacker|ILB|IR}}

{{NFLplayer|32|Delarrin Turner-Yell|FS|PUP}}

|Practice Squad=

{{NFLplayer|83|Michael Bandy|WR}}

{{NFLplayer|57|K. J. Cloyd|ILB|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|53|Andrew Farmer|d=American football|OLB}}

{{NFLplayer|71|Cameron Fleming|LT}}

{{NFLplayer|66|Nick Gargiulo|RG|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|91|Matt Henningsen|DE}}

{{NFLplayer|30|Tanner McCalister|SS}}

{{NFLplayer|90|Jordan Miller|d=defensive lineman, born 2000|NT|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|36|Quinton Newsome|CB|rookie=y}}

{{NFLplayer|89|Donald Parham|TE}}

{{NFLplayer|87|A. T. Perry|WR}}

{{NFLplayer|78|Will Sherman|d=offensive lineman|LT}}

{{NFLplayer|13|David Sills|d=American football|WR}}

{{NFLplayer|43|Keidron Smith|FS}}

{{NFLplayer|35|Reese Taylor|NB}}

{{NFLplayer|76|Calvin Throckmorton|LG}}

{{NFLplayer|86|Thomas Yassmin|TE|rookie=y|int=y}}

}}

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 1: Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=September 8

|time=2:05{{nbsp}}p.m. MDT/1:05{{nbsp}}p.m. PDT

|road=Broncos

|R1=3|R2=10|R3=0|R4=7

|home=Seahawks

|H1=3|H2=6|H3=10|H4=7

|stadium=Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

|attendance=68,714

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|73|F|C}}

|referee=Brad Allen

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-seahawks-2024-reg-1 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/7d4037fc-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 35-yard field goal, 12:36. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:36.
• SEA – Jason Myers 50-yard field goal, 2:41. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:57.

Second quarter

• DEN – Penalty on Anthony Bradford enforced in the end zone for a safety, 11:22. Broncos 5–3.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 30-yard field goal, 8:45. Broncos 8–3. Drive: 4 plays, −2 yards, 1:30.
• SEA – Geno Smith 34-yard run (pass failed), 5:55. Seahawks 9–8. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:50.
• DEN – Zach Charbonnet tackled in the end zone by Zach Allen and Jonathon Cooper for a safety, 4:24. Broncos 10–9.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 45-yard field goal, 0:02. Broncos 13–9. Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 0:29.

Third quarter

• SEA – Kenneth Walker III 23-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 10:44. Seahawks 16–13. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:47.
• SEA – Jason Myers 28-yard field goal, 4:09. Seahawks 19–13. Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 3:54.

Fourth quarter

• SEA – Zach Charbonnet 30-yard pass from Geno Smith (Jason Myers kick), 14:54. Seahawks 26–13. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:43.
• DEN – Bo Nix 4-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 2:09. Seahawks 26–20. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 2:19.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 26/42, 138 yards, 2 INT
• SEA – Geno Smith – 18/25, 171 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 5 rushes, 35 yards, TD
• SEA – Kenneth Walker III – 20 rushes, 103 yards, TD

Top receivers

• DEN – Josh Reynolds – 5 receptions, 45 yards
• SEA – Tyler Lockett – 6 receptions, 77 yards

}}

For the second time in three seasons, the Broncos kicked off their season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos' defense forced an interception off Seahawks' quarterback Geno Smith on the game's opening possession; however, the Broncos were forced to settle for a 35-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. The Seahawks responded near the end of the second quarter, with a 50-yard field goal by placekicker Jason Myers. Early in the second quarter, the Broncos' offense reached the Seahawks's 21-yard line on their next possession; however, rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the team's first-round draft selection, was intercepted by Julian Love at the 1-yard line. On the Seahawks' next play from scrimmage, guard Anthony Bradford was penalized for offensive holding in the end zone for a safety. For a second time, the Broncos advanced deep into Seahawks' territory, but were once again forced to settle another short field goal by Lutz—from 30 yards out. The Seahawks took a 9–8 lead, with Smith rushing for a 34-yard touchdown, with an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt. The Broncos went three-and-out, and punter Riley Dixon pinned the Seahawks back to their own 1-yard line, with a 65-yard punt. The Broncos' defense recorded their second safety of the second quarter, with defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Jonathon Cooper tackling Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet in the end zone. Following an exchange of punts, Lutz added a 45-yard field goal to give the Broncos a 13–9 lead at halftime.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix’s choppy debut no surprise, but nature of struggles worthy of concern |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/08/broncos-week-1-game-analysis-bo-nix-debut-struggles/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=September 9, 2024 |accessdate=September 9, 2024}}

After the Broncos went three-and-out to start the second half, the Seahawks reeled off 17 unanswered points. First, running back Kenneth Walker III ran up the middle for a 23-yard touchdown. After Broncos' running back Jaleel McLaughlin lost a fumble near midfield, Myers added a 28-yard field goal. After another three-and-out by the Broncos' offense, Smith connected with Charbonnet on a 30-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the fourth quarter, giving the Seahawks a 26–13 lead. With 5:37 left in the fourth quarter, Nix was intercepted by Tariq Woolen near midfield. After forcing a Seahawks' punt, the Broncos finally reached the end zone, with Nix scrambling for a 4-yard touchdown run with 2:17 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, the Broncos were unable to prevent the Seahawks from running out the clock, as Smith completed a game-clinching 9-yard pass to wide receiver Tyler Lockett on a 3rd-and-6. In his NFL debut, Nix completed 26 passed in 42 attempts for 138 yards, but the Broncos' offense went 5-for-18 on third down and struggled against the Seahawks' defense.

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 2: Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=September 15

|time=2:25{{nbsp}}p.m. MDT

|road=Steelers

|R1=7|R2=3|R3=3|R4=0

|home=Broncos

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=0|H4=6

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=74,215

|weather=Partly cloudy, {{convert|88|F|C}}

|referee=Clete Blakeman

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/steelers-at-broncos-2024-reg-2 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/7d4064ae-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• PIT – Darnell Washington 5-yard pass from Justin Fields (Chris Boswell kick), 1:56. Steelers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 7:34.

Second quarter

• PIT – Chris Boswell 22-yard field goal, 0:00. Steelers 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:28.

Third quarter

• PIT – Chris Boswell 53-yard field goal, 4:16. Steelers 13–0. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:54.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 35-yard field goal, 10:42. Steelers 13–3. Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:33.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 29-yard field goal, 1:53. Steelers 13–6. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 2:51.

|stats=

Top passers

• PIT – Justin Fields – 13/20, 117 yards, TD
• DEN – Bo Nix – 20/35, 246 yards, 2 INT

Top rushers

• PIT – Najee Harris – 17 rushes, 69 yards
• DEN – Bo Nix – 4 rushes, 25 yards

Top receivers

• PIT – Pat Freiermuth – 4 receptions, 39 yards
• DEN – Josh Reynolds – 4 receptions, 93 yards

}}

The Broncos' offense struggled against the Steelers' defense, failed to score a touchdown, and only converted twice on third down in 12 attempts, in a 13–6 loss. Steelers' quarterback Justin Fields threw a 5-yard touchdown to tight end Darnell Washington in the first quarter—the game's only touchdown—and placekicker Chris Boswell added two field goals—a 22-yarder just before halftime, followed by a 53-yarder in the third quarter. The Broncos trailed 10–0 midway through the third quarter, and had a 1st-and-goal at the Steelers' 7-yard line, following a 49-yard pass completion from quarterback Bo Nix to wide receiver Josh Reynolds. However, Nix was intercepted in the end zone for a touchback two plays later. The Broncos were forced to settle for two field goals by placekicker Wil Lutz in the fourth quarter—a 35-yarder, followed by a 29-yarder at the two-minute warning. After forcing a Steelers' punt and exhausting all of their team timeouts, the Broncos attempted a rally with only 9 seconds remaining, but Nix was intercepted at the Steelers' 40-yard line, ending the game.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos’ offensive dud vs. Steelers has Sean Payton already rethinking offensive approach: "That starts with me. I’m the one calling the plays." |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/15/broncos-sean-payton-rethinking-offensive-plan-loss-steelers/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=September 15, 2024 |accessdate=September 15, 2024}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 3: Denver Broncos at Tampa Bay Buccaneers{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=September 22

|time=1:00{{nbsp}}p.m. EDT/11:00{{nbsp}}a.m. MDT

|road=Broncos

|R1=14|R2=6|R3=0|R4=6

|home=Buccaneers

|H1=0|H2=7|H3=0|H4=0

|stadium=Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

|attendance=62,738

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|87|F|C}}

|referee=Alan Eck

|TV=Fox

|TVAnnouncers=Tim Brando, Matt Millen and Sarah Kustok

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-buccaneers-2024-reg-3 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/7d407c30-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Bo Nix 3-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 11:05. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:55.
• DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 2:56. Broncos 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:14.

Second quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 43-yard field goal, 9:25. Broncos 17–0. Drive: 13 plays, 41 yards, 6:52.
• TB – Chris Godwin 5-yard pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin kick), 1:50. Broncos 17–7. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:45.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 38-yard field goal, 0:02. Broncos 20–7. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 1:48.

Third quarter

• No scoring plays.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 33-yard field goal, 14:52. Broncos 23–7. Drive: 15 plays, 79 yards, 7:57.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 43-yard field goal, 7:30. Broncos 26–7. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:22.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 25/36, 216 yards
• TB – Baker Mayfield – 25/33, 163 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

• DEN – Tyler Badie – 9 rushes, 70 yards
• TB – Bucky Irving – 9 rushes, 70 yards

Top receivers

• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 7 receptions, 68 yards
• TB – Chris Godwin – 6 receptions, 53 yards, TD

}}

The Broncos jumped out to a 17–0 lead over the Buccaneers, with a pair of rushing touchdowns—a 3-yarder by quarterback Bo Nix, followed by a 1-yarder by running back Jaleel McLaughlin and a 43-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz in the second quarter. The latter touchdown occurred after an interception of Buccaneers' quarterback Baker Mayfield. Following a fumble by Broncos' running back Javonte Williams, Mayfield got the Buccaneers on the scoreboard, with a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Godwin just after the two-minute warning. The Broncos' defense held the Buccaneers scoreless for the remainder of the game, and in the process, sacking Mayfield seven times. Lutz added three more field goals—one just before halftime and two in the fourth quarter.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos’ third-quarter mega-drive ended in a field goal, but it powered 26-7 win at Bucs and provided blueprint going forward |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/22/broncos-bo-nix-rhythm-nfl-week-3-win-buccaneers/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=September 23, 2024 |accessdate=September 23, 2024}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 4: Denver Broncos at New York Jets{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=September 29

|time=1:00{{nbsp}}p.m. EDT/11:00{{nbsp}}a.m. MDT

|road=Broncos

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=7|R4=3

|home=Jets

|H1=0|H2=6|H3=0|H4=3

|stadium=MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

|attendance=82,243

|weather=Rain, {{convert|67|F|C}}

|referee=Ronald Torbert

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-jets-2024-reg-4 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/7d40a4f2-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• No scoring plays.

Second quarter

• NYJ – Greg Zuerlein 23-yard field goal, 14:51. Jets 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 2:16.
• NYJ – Greg Zuerlein 35-yard field goal, 0:00. Jets 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 1:47.

Third quarter

• DEN – Courtland Sutton 8-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 3:08. Broncos 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 87 yards, 5:27.

Fourth quarter

• NYJ – Greg Zuerlein 40-yard field goal, 13:34. Jets 9–7. Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 4:34.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 47-yard field goal, 8:55. Broncos 10–9. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 4:39.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 12/25, 60 yards, TD
• NYJ – Aaron Rodgers – 24/42, 225 yards

Top rushers

• DEN – Javonte Williams – 16 rushes, 77 yards
• NYJ – Braelon Allen – 8 rushes, 34 yards

Top receivers

• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 3 receptions, 60 yards, TD
• NYJ – Mike Williams – 4 receptions, 67 yards

}}

A scoreless first quarter in rainy conditions featured a defensive struggle, including a forced fumble off Jets' running back Garrett Wilson by the Broncos' defense at the Jets' 30-yard line. However, the Broncos were unable to take advantage of the turnover on their first possession as the result of an offensive pass interference penalty and a loss of 4 yards. The Broncos' offense went three-and-out on three of their next four possessions, and did not earn their first first-down until the 10:15 mark of the second quarter. Two field goals by Jets' placekicker Greg Zuerlein—a 23-yarder at the beginning of the second quarter and a 35-yarder at the end of the first half—gave the Jets a 6–0 halftime lead. The first field goal occurred after a lost fumble by Broncos' running back Tyler Badie and a false start penalty after the Jets had a 4th-and-goal at the 1-yard line. By halftime, Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix had –7 yards on 15 pass attempts.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Vance Joseph’s defensive master class powers Broncos’ 10-9 win at Jets: "He prepared us so well for this game" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/29/broncos-vance-joseph-defense-beat-jets-nfl-week-4/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=September 29, 2024 |accessdate=September 29, 2024}}

Following an exchange of punts to start the second half, Nix finally threw his first touchdown pass of the season—an 8-yarder to wide receiver Courtland Sutton in the back of the end zone. The Jets retook the lead on their next possession, with Zuerlein's third field goal of the game—a 40-yarder early in the fourth quarter. The Broncos responded, with a 47-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz at the 8:59 mark of the fourth quarter. Following another exchange of punts, the Jets were attempting to take the lead just after the two-minute warning, and faced a 4th-and-10 at their own 45-yard line. However, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sacked for a 10-yard loss—one of five sacks by the Broncos' defense. The Broncos had a chance to run out the clock; however, after gaining only three yards, Lutz missed wide-right on a 50-yard field goal that would have forced the Jets to score a touchdown. With 1:27 remaining in the game, the Jets' final possession of the game started at their own 40-yard line. Five plays later, Zuerlein had an opportunity for a 50-yard, game-winning field goal; however, like Lutz, Zuerlein's 50-yard field goal attempt also missed wide-right, sealing the win for the Broncos.

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|title=Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=October 6

|time=2:05{{nbsp}}p.m. MDT

|road=Raiders

|R1=10|R2=0|R3=0|R4=8

|home=Broncos

|H1=0|H2=13|H3=7|H4=14

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=72,825

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|73|F|C}}

|referee=Craig Wrolstad

|TV=Fox

|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/raiders-at-broncos-2024-reg-5 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/7d40cd7a-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• LV – Brock Bowers 57-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (Daniel Carlson kick), 12:57. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 2:03.
• LV – Daniel Carlson 40-yard field goal, 1:27. Raiders 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 8:06.

Second quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 51-yard field goal, 12:23. Raiders 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 4:04.
• DEN – Patrick Surtain II 100-yard interception return for touchdown (Wil Lutz kick), 8:43. Tied 10–10.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 44-yard field goal, 0:00. Broncos 13–10. Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 0:27.

Third quarter

• DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin 4-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 7:01. Broncos 20–10. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:00.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Bo Nix 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 10:12. Broncos 27–10. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:48.
• DEN – Josh Reynolds 9-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 8:14. Broncos 34–10. Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:53.
• LV – Ameer Abdullah 3-yard run (Alexander Mattison run), 4:01. Broncos 34–18. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:13.

|stats=

Top passers

• LV – Gardner Minshew – 12/17, 137 yards, TD, 2 INT
• DEN – Bo Nix – 19/27, 206 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

• LV – Ameer Abdullah – 5 rushes, 42 yards, TD
• DEN – Javonte Williams – 13 rushes, 61 yards

Top receivers

• LV – Brock Bowers – 8 receptions, 97 yards, TD
• DEN – Javonte Williams – 5 receptions, 50 yards

}}

The Broncos debuted their new orange throwback uniforms, which the team had not worn since 2001.{{cite web |last=Mason |first=Andrew |title=Broncos bring back the "D" as they unveil true throwback uniforms |url=https://denversports.com/2112297/broncos-bring-back-the-d-as-they-unveil-true-throwback-uniforms/ |work=104.3 The Fan |date=April 22, 2024 |accessdate=April 22, 2024}} The Raiders took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter, with quarterback Gardner Minshew connecting with tight end Brock Bowers on a 57-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 40-yard field goal by placekicker Daniel Carlson. After a 51-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz got the Broncos on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, the Raiders marched down the field, and were threatening to add to their lead, with a first-and-goal at the 5-yard line. However, Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II changed the momentum of the game, with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown off Minshew. After both teams exchange punts, a 44-yard field goal by Lutz just before halftime gave the Broncos the lead for good, and in the second half, quarterback Bo Nix accounted for three touchdowns— two passing, and another on a 1-yard sneak—capping off 34 unanswered points by the Broncos. It was the most points that the Broncos scored in a single game since 2021. The Raiders attempted a rally, with a 3-yard touchdown run by running back Ameer Abdullah (with a successful two-point conversion) with four minutes remaining in the game, but the Broncos' lead was too much for the Raiders to overcome. With the win, the Broncos snapped an 8-game losing streak against the Raiders. In addition, Nix became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to win three consecutive games.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos CB Pat Surtain II helped turn potential disaster into streak-busting beatdown: "It was a special day today" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/06/broncos-pat-surtain-win-nfl-week-5-raiders/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=October 7, 2024 |accessdate=October 7, 2024}}

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 6: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=October 13

|time=2:05{{nbsp}}p.m. MDT

|road=Chargers

|R1=10|R2=10|R3=3|R4=0

|home=Broncos

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=0|H4=16

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=70,743

|weather=Partly cloudy, {{convert|65|F|C}}

|referee=Tra Blake

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Jason McCourty and A. J. Ross

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-broncos-2024-reg-6 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/7d40f48f-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• LAC – Cameron Dicker 20-yard field goal, 9:26. Chargers 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 4:11.
• LAC – Kimani Vidal 38-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 4:59. Chargers 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:53.

Second quarter

• LAC – Cameron Dicker 33-yard field goal, 6:21. Chargers 13–0. Drive: 20 plays, 76 yards, 10:29.
• LAC – J. K. Dobbins 4-yard run (Cameron Dicker kick), 1:00. Chargers 20–0. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 3:32.

Third quarter

• LAC – Cameron Dicker 46-yard field goal, 2:35. Chargers 23–0. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 4:58.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Troy Franklin 2-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 10:06. Chargers 23–7. Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 4:03.
• DEN – Courtland Sutton 15-yard pass from Bo Nix (pass failed), 5:27. Chargers 23–13. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:03.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 40-yard field goal, 0:59. Chargers 23–16. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 1:27.

|stats=

Top passers

• LAC – Justin Herbert – 21/34, 237 yards, TD
• DEN – Bo Nix – 19/33, 216 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

• LAC – J. K. Dobbins – 25 rushes, 96 yards, TD
• DEN – Bo Nix – 6 rushes, 61 yards

Top receivers

• LAC – Simi Fehoko – 2 receptions, 44 yards
• DEN – Devaughn Vele – 4 receptions, 78 yards

}}

Throughout the first three quarters, the Chargers built a 23–0 lead and dominated the time of possession by a 2-to-1 ratio over the Broncos. The Chargers converted two Broncos' turnovers—an interception off Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix and a fumble by running back Javonte Williams—into 10 points. Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II left the game after suffering a concussion on the first defensive play from scrimmage, and the defense was unable to get off the field, surrendering three field goals by Chargers' placekicker Cameron Dicker and two touchdowns—a 38-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver Kimani Vidal and a 4-yard rush by running back J. K. Dobbins. In addition, the Broncos did not force a Chargers' punt until the initial possession of the second half and were booed off at halftime. The Broncos' offense struggled against the Chargers' defense, failing to advance past midfield on seven of their first eight possessions. The Broncos' best offensive play—a 46-yard pass completion from Nix to wide receiver Courtland Sutton to the Chargers' 16-yard line just before halftime—was negated by an offensive holding penalty on guard Quinn Meinerz.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Empty fourth-quarter calories in loss to Chargers can’t mask Broncos’ biggest problem: Their early-game offense stinks |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/13/broncos-analysis-bo-nix-offense-struggles-early-chargers-loss/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=October 14, 2024 |accessdate=October 14, 2024}}

The Broncos' finally got on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, with Nix connecting on a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Troy Franklin in the back of the end zone. After forcing a Chargers' punt, Nix threw his next touchdown pass—a 15-yarder to Sutton in the back of the end zone. However, the two-point conversion attempt, which would have pulled the Broncos to within a one-score deficit, was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 23–13 at the 5:27 mark of the fourth quarter. After forcing one more Chargers' punt, and without any timeouts, the Broncos narrowed the Chargers' lead to 23–16, with a 40-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. However, the onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, ending the Broncos' rally attempt.

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|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 7: Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date={{dow tooltip|October 17, 2024}}

|time=7:15{{nbsp}}p.m. CDT/6:15{{nbsp}}p.m. MDT

|road=Broncos

|R1=3|R2=13|R3=10|R4=7

|home=Saints

|H1=0|H2=3|H3=0|H4=7

|stadium=Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

|attendance=70,008

|weather=None (indoor stadium)

|referee=Land Clark

|TV=KMGH/Prime Video

|TVAnnouncers=Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-saints-2024-reg-7 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/ae9c44a9-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 46-yard field goal, 5:28. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 5:04.

Second quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 32-yard field goal, 13:24. Broncos 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 5:15.
• DEN – Javonte Williams 8-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 7:30. Broncos 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 86 yards, 4:44.
• NO – Blake Grupe 35-yard field goal, 1:57. Broncos 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:33.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 52-yard field goal, 0:16. Broncos 16–3. Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 1:41.

Third quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 38-yard field goal, 10:24. Broncos 19–3. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:45.
• DEN – Javonte Williams 5-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 5:53. Broncos 26–3. Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 3:00.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Cody Barton 52-yard fumble return (Wil Lutz kick), 4:06. Broncos 33–3. Drive: 6 plays, −1 yard, 2:04.
• NO – Cedrick Wilson Jr. 12-yard pass from Jake Haener (Blake Grupe kick), 1:22. Broncos 33–10. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 2:44.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 16/26, 164 yards
• NO – Spencer Rattler – 25/35, 172 yards

Top rushers

• DEN – Javonte Williams – 14 rushes, 88 yards, 2 TD
• NO – Kendre Miller – 6 rushes, 36 yards

Top receivers

• DEN – Troy Franklin – 5 receptions, 50 yards
• NO – Cedrick Wilson Jr. – 6 receptions, 57 yards, TD

}}

Broncos' running back Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns, linebacker Cody Barton returned a fumble for a touchdown and placekicker Wil Lutz kicked four field goals, in a 33–10 win over the Saints. The Broncos accumulated 225 rushing yards, the most in a single game since 2013, and the defense recorded six sacks of Saints' quarterback Spencer Rattler, who was starting in place of the injured Derek Carr. The game marked Broncos' head coach Sean Payton's return to New Orleans, where he coached the Saints from 2006–2021.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos dominate Saints, 33-10, in Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/17/broncos-dominate-saints-sean-payton-return-week-7/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=October 18, 2024 |accessdate=October 18, 2024}} In addition, Payton became the 8th head coach to win a game against all 32 NFL teams.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=October 18, 2024 |title=Thursday's win made Sean Payton the eighth head coach to beat all 32 NFL teams |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-payton-is-eighth-coach-to-beat-all-32-nfl-teams |access-date=October 18, 2024 |website=NBC Sports}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 8: Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=October 27

|time=2:25{{nbsp}}p.m. MDT

|road=Panthers

|R1=7|R2=0|R3=0|R4=7

|home=Broncos

|H1=0|H2=21|H3=7|H4=0

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=76,135

|weather=Partly sunny, {{convert|77|F|C}}

|referee=Alex Kemp

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Chris Lewis, Jason McCourty and Amanda Guerra

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/panthers-at-broncos-2024-reg-8?active-tab=watch Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/ae9cc347-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• CAR – Xavier Legette 6-yard pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 7:12. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 6:27.

Second quarter

• DEN – Nate Adkins 3-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 12:29. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:55.
• DEN – Adam Trautman 19-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 6:51. Broncos 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 3:06.
• DEN – Bo Nix 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 1:12. Broncos 21–7. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 3:29.

Third quarter

• DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin 9-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 6:49. Broncos 28–7. Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 1:35.

Fourth quarter

• CAR – Jalen Coker 15-yard pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 0:18. Broncos 28–14. Drive: 10 plays, 98 yards, 1:55.

|stats=

Top passers

• CAR – Bryce Young – 24/37, 224 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
• DEN – Bo Nix – 28/37, 284 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

• CAR – Chuba Hubbard – 15 rushes, 56 yards
• DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin – 8 rushes, 47 yards

Top receivers

• CAR – Jalen Coker – 4 receptions, 78 yards, TD
• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 8 receptions, 100 yards

}}

After losing a fumble on the game's opening possession, the Broncos spotted the Panthers an early 7–0 lead, with a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bryce Young to wide receiver Xavier Legette. The Broncos responded with three touchdowns in the second quarter. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a pair of touchdown passes—3- and 19-yarders to tight ends Nate Adkins and Adam Trautman—and scored another on a 1-yard sneak just before halftime. After a Panthers' fake punt attempt went awry midway through the third quarter, Nix threw his third touchdown pass of the game—a 9-yarder to running back Jaleel McLaughlin. The Broncos' defensive secondary intercepted two passes by Young deep in Broncos' territory—one by cornerback Patrick Surtain II late in the third quarter, and the other by cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian midway through the fourth quarter. After the Broncos' lost a fumble deep in Panthers' territory just before the two-minute warning, the Panthers scored a late touchdown with only 23 seconds left in the game—a 15-yard pass from Young to wide receiver Jalen Coker. However, the game had already been decided in the Broncos' favor. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton recorded his first 100+ yard receiving game since Week 2 of the 2022 season. Nik Bonitto earned a sack to extend his streak of consecutive games with a sack to six, tying Von Miller's streak in 2018.{{cite news |last1=McFadden |first1=Ryan |last2=Gabriel |first2=Parker |title=Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto extends sack streak to six games in win over Panthers |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/27/nik-bonitto-sack-streak-broncos/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=October 27, 2024 |accessdate=October 27, 2024}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 9: Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=November 3

|time=1:00{{nbsp}}p.m. EST/11:00{{nbsp}}a.m. MST

|road=Broncos

|R1=0|R2=10|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Ravens

|H1=7|H2=17|H3=14|H4=3

|stadium=M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

|attendance=71,051

|weather=Clear, {{convert|57|F|C}}

|referee=Adrian Hill

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-ravens-2024-reg-9 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/ae9ce037-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• BAL – Derrick Henry 7-yard run (Justin Tucker kick), 2:18. Ravens 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:59.

Second quarter

• BAL – Justin Tucker 33-yard field goal, 12:04. Ravens 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:21.
• DEN – Bo Nix 2-yard pass from Courtland Sutton (Wil Lutz kick), 7:15. Ravens 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:49.
• BAL – Zay Flowers 7-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Justin Tucker kick), 3:47. Ravens 17–7. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:28.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 37-yard field goal, 0:54. Ravens 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 2:53.
• BAL – Zay Flowers 53-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Justin Tucker kick), 0:16. Ravens 24–10. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:38.

Third quarter

• BAL – Derrick Henry 6-yard run (Justin Tucker kick), 9:36. Ravens 31–10. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:24.
• BAL – Patrick Ricard 3-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Justin Tucker kick), 1:21. Ravens 38–10. Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 6:11.

Fourth quarter

• BAL – Justin Tucker 37-yard field goal, 12:49. Ravens 41–10. Drive: 5 plays, 20 yards, 2:15.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 19/33, 223 yards, INT
• BAL – Lamar Jackson – 16/19, 280 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

• DEN – Javonte Williams – 12 rushes, 42 yards
• BAL – Derrick Henry – 23 rushes, 106 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 7 receptions, 122 yards
• BAL – Zay Flowers – 5 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD

}}

The Ravens took advantage of two Broncos' turnovers on downs, with a 7-yard touchdown run by running back Derrick Henry, followed in the second quarter by a 33-yard field goal by placekicker Justin Tucker. The Broncos got on the scoreboard midway through the second quarter, with quarterback Bo Nix receiving a 2-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Courtland Sutton on a Philly Special pass play. The Ravens responded, with quarterback Lamar Jackson throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Zay Flowers. After a 9-yard touchdown scramble by Nix was nullified by an offensive holding penalty on tackle Garett Bolles, the Broncos were forced to settle for a 37-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz to narrow the Ravens' lead to 17–10. However, the Broncos were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, and the Ravens pulled away. Jackson connected on two more touchdown passes, Henry rushed for another, and Tucker added another field goal for a 41–10 Ravens' win.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos blitzed by four straight TD drives, outclassed across the board in 41-10 loss to Ravens: "We got whooped" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/03/broncos-dominated-loss-baltimore-ravens-nfl-week-9 |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=November 3, 2024 |accessdate=November 3, 2024}} With the loss, the Broncos dropped to 1–8 all-time in Baltimore, including the postseason.{{cite news |title=Boxscore finder: Boxscore finder: Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=den&tm2=rav&yr=all |publisher=pro-football-reference.com |date=November 3, 2024 |access-date=November 3, 2024}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 10: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=November 10

|time=12:00{{nbsp}}p.m. CST/11:00{{nbsp}}a.m. MST

|road=Broncos

|R1=0|R2=14|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Chiefs

|H1=0|H2=10|H3=3|H4=3

|stadium=Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

|attendance=73,704

|weather={{convert|57|F|C}}

|referee=Brad Allen

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-chiefs-2024-reg-10 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/ae9d2ac6-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• No scoring plays.

Second quarter

• DEN – Devaughn Vele 6-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 14:20. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:40.
• KC – Harrison Butker 36-yard field goal, 9:02. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 5:18.
• DEN – Courtland Sutton 32-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 6:39. Broncos 14–3. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:23.
• KC – Travis Kelce 2-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 1:44. Broncos 14–10. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:55.

Third quarter

• KC – Harrison Butker 28-yard field goal, 3:51. Broncos 14–13. Drive: 16 plays, 65 yards, 7:16.

Fourth quarter

• KC – Harrison Butker 20-yard field goal, 5:57. Chiefs 16–14. Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:43.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 22/30, 215 yards, 2 TD
• KC – Patrick Mahomes – 28/42, 266 yards, TD

Top rushers

• DEN – Audric Estimé – 14 rushes, 53 yards
• KC – Kareem Hunt – 14 rushes, 35 yards

Top receivers

• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 6 receptions, 70 yards, TD
• KC – Kareem Hunt – 7 receptions, 65 yards

}}

The Broncos took a 14–3 lead into the second quarter; however, they were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, allowing the Chiefs to come back. After Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes led a 70-yard touchdown drive, culminating in a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce, Broncos' placekicker Wil Lutz missed short on a 60-yard field goal attempt before halftime. Two field goals from placekicker Harrison Butker—one apiece in the third and fourth quarters—allowed the Chiefs to take a 16–14 lead with 5:57 remaining in the game. The Broncos drive to the Chiefs' 18-yard line; however, Lutz's 35-yard field goal attempt was blocked as time expired, securing the win for the Chiefs.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos’ stunning blocked FG turns coming out party vs. Chiefs into gut-punch: "This is the worst loss I’ve ever had in my life" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/10/chiefs-beat-broncos-stunning-blocked-field-goal/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=November 10, 2024 |accessdate=November 10, 2024}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 11: Atlanta Falcons at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=November 17

|time=2:05{{nbsp}}p.m. MST

|road=Falcons

|R1=3|R2=3|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Broncos

|H1=7|H2=14|H3=7|H4=10

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=76,545

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|55|F|C}}

|referee=Alan Eck

|TV=Fox

|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/falcons-at-broncos-2024-reg-11 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/ae9d6ea8-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Nate Adkins 12-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 10:31. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:29.
• ATL – Younghoe Koo 41-yard field goal, 1:33. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 8:58.

Second quarter

• DEN – Javonte Williams 14-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 6:16. Broncos 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 6:07.
• ATL – Younghoe Koo 51-yard field goal, 2:48. Broncos 14–6. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 3:28.
• DEN – Marvin Mims 12-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 0:25. Broncos 21–6. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 2:23.

Third quarter

• DEN – Troy Franklin 7-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 9:05. Broncos 28–6. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:33.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 45-yard field goal, 13:08. Broncos 31–6. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 4:37.
• DEN – Lil'Jordan Humphrey 41-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 9:03. Broncos 38–6. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 2:12.

|stats=

Top passers

• ATL – Kirk Cousins – 18/27, 173 yards, INT
• DEN – Bo Nix – 28/33, 307 yards, 4 TD

Top rushers

• ATL – Bijan Robinson – 12 rushes, 35 yards
• DEN – Javonte Williams – 9 rushes, 59 yards, TD

Top receivers

• ATL – Drake London – 3 receptions, 61 yards
• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 7 receptions, 78 yards

}}

Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix threw four touchdown passes, and running back Javonte Williams rushed for another touchdown, in a 38–6 rout of the Falcons. After yielding two field goals to placekicker Younghoe Koo, the Broncos' defense held the Falcons scoreless in the second half, including four sacks of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Nix became only the second Broncos' rookie quarterback to throw for 300+ yards and four touchdowns in a single game, joining Marlin Briscoe. It was the Broncos' first victory over the Falcons since 2008, and in the process, the Broncos also swept the entire NFC South.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos QB Bo Nix torches Falcons, kicks rookie of the year campaign into high gear: "It’s clear he belongs here" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/17/broncos-bo-nix-torches-falcons-blowout-win/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=November 17, 2024 |accessdate=November 17, 2024}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 12: Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=November 24

|time=2:05{{nbsp}}p.m. MST/1:05{{nbsp}}p.m. PST

|road=Broncos

|R1=3|R2=6|R3=7|R4=13

|home=Raiders

|H1=0|H2=13|H3=0|H4=6

|stadium=Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

|attendance=62,460

|weather=None (indoor stadium)

|referee=Ronald Torbert

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-raiders-2024-reg-12 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/ae9da848-1312-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 38-yard field goal, 2:47. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 5:07.

Second quarter

• LV – Ameer Abdullah 6-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (Daniel Carlson kick), 13:36. Raiders 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 4:11.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 53-yard field goal, 9:21. Raiders 7–6. Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 4:15.
• LV – Daniel Carlson 34-yard field goal, 3:48. Raiders 10–6. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 5:33.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 54-yard field goal, 0:53. Raiders 10–9. Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 2:55.
• LV – Daniel Carlson 34-yard field goal, 0:00. Raiders 13–9. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 0:53.

Third quarter

• DEN – Courtland Sutton 18-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 10:49. Broncos 16–13. Drive: 2 plays, 18 yards, 0:44.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 45-yard field goal, 12:05. Broncos 19–13. Drive: 10 plays, 26 yards, 4:22.
• LV – Daniel Carlson 53-yard field goal, 8:59. Broncos 19–16. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 3:06.
• DEN – Courtland Sutton 2-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 5:30. Broncos 26–16. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:29.
• LV – Daniel Carlson 22-yard field goal, 3:38. Broncos 26–19. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 1:52.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 33-yard field goal, 1:56. Broncos 29–19. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:25.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 25/42, 273 yards, 2 TD
• LV – Gardner Minshew – 25/42, 230 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

• DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin – 7 rushes, 44 yards
• LV – Sincere McCormick – 5 rushes, 33 yards

Top receivers

• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 8 receptions, 97 yards, 2 TD
• LV – Jakobi Meyers – 10 receptions, 121 yards

}}

The Broncos trailed the Raiders 13–9 at halftime, after settling for three field goals by placekicker Wil Lutz—two of which were from 50+ yards out. Defensively, the Broncos yielded a 6-yard touchdown pass from Raiders' quarterback Gardner Minshew to running back Ameer Abdullah and two field goals by placekicker Daniel Carlson. After the Broncos went three-and-out to start the second half, Minshew was intercepted by safety Brandon Jones on an overthrow. The Broncos capitalized two plays later, with quarterback Bo Nix connecting on an 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton, which was the only scoring play of the third quarter. Each placekicker traded field goals early in the fourth quarter—a 45-yarder by Lutz, followed by a 53-yarder by Carlson. The Broncos increased their lead to 26–16 on their next possession, with another touchdown pass from Nix to Sutton—from 2 yards out. The Broncos' defense was able to keep the Raiders out of the end zone, and Carlson's fourth field goal of the game—from 22 yards out—pulled the Raiders to within a one-score deficit with 3:41 left in the game. After the Broncos went three-and-out, the Raiders attempted a rally; however, Minshew was injured after being sacked by linebackers Cody Barton and Jonathon Cooper, forcing backup quarterback Desmond Ridder to enter the game. Two plays later, Ridder was strip-sacked by linebacker Nik Bonitto, and Lutz' fifth field goal game—a 33-yarder at the two-minute warning—gave the Broncos a 29–19 lead that they would not relinquish.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=After rookie QB Bo Nix powers sweep of Raiders, sins of Broncos past might actually be in the past: "The tide is turning" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/24/bo-nix-powers-broncos-season-sweep-of-raiders/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=November 24, 2024 |accessdate=November 24, 2024}}

With the win, the Broncos swept the Raiders for the first time since 2014, earned their first road victory over the Raiders since 2015, when the Raiders were then-based in Oakland (as well as their first ever win in Las Vegas), and were two games over .500 after twelve games for the first time since 2016.{{cite news |title=All Matchups, Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas/LA/Oakland Raiders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/game_query.cgi?tm1=den&tm2=rai&yr=all |publisher=pro-football-reference.com |date=November 24, 2024 |access-date=November 24, 2024}} In addition, Bo Nix set the Broncos' franchise record for touchdown passes by a rookie in a single season,{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=2024-11-25 |title=Bo Nix makes history again as Broncos defeat Raiders 29-19 |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2024/11/24/broncos-vs-raiders-final-score-and-game-recap-nfl-week-12/ |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Broncos Wire |language=}} and Nik Bonitto became the first defensive lineman to record double-digit sacks in a single season since Von Miller and Bradley Chubb achieved that feat in 2018.{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=2024-11-26 |title=Broncos haven't had a pass rusher as productive as Nik Bonitto in 6 years |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2024/11/26/broncos-olb-nik-bonitto-first-since-von-miller-with-10-sacks/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Broncos Wire |language=}}

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 13: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date={{dow tooltip|December 2, 2024}}

|time=6:15{{nbsp}}p.m. MST

|road=Browns

|R1=7|R2=10|R3=8|R4=7

|home=Broncos

|H1=7|H2=14|H3=10|H4=10

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=68,306

|weather=Clear, {{convert|48|F|C}}

|referee=John Hussey

|TV=KMGH/ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/browns-at-broncos-2024-reg-13 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/45c12609-1313-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Javonte Williams 2-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 4:13. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 6:03.
• CLE – David Njoku 8-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Dustin Hopkins kick), 1:09. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 3:04.

Second quarter

• CLE – Dustin Hopkins 45-yard field goal, 8:49. Browns 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 3:43.
• DEN – Michael Burton 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 4:03. Broncos 14–10. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 3:04.
• DEN – Nik Bonitto 71-yard interception return (Wil Lutz kick), 1:38. Broncos 21–10.
• CLE – David Njoku 4-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Dustin Hopkins kick), 0:13. Broncos 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 1:25.

Third quarter

• DEN – Marvin Mims 93-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 10:01. Broncos 28–17. Drive: 3 plays, 92 yards, 0:33.
• CLE – Jerry Jeudy 70-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Jameis Winston–Jerry Jeudy pass), 9:50. Broncos 28–25. Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:11.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 36-yard field goal, 1:52. Broncos 31–25. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:06.

Fourth quarter

• CLE – Nick Chubb 5-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Dustin Hopkins kick), 8:57. Browns 32–31. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:34.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 27-yard field goal, 2:54. Broncos 34–32. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 6:03.
• DEN – Ja'Quan McMillian 46-yard interception return (Wil Lutz kick), 1:48. Broncos 41–32.

|stats=

Top passers

• CLE – Jameis Winston – 34/58, 497 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
• DEN – Bo Nix – 18/35, 294 yards, TD, 2 INT

Top rushers

• CLE – Jerome Ford – 9 rushes, 41 yards
• DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin – 14 rushes, 84 yards

Top receivers

• CLE – Jerry Jeudy – 9 receptions, 235 yards, TD
• DEN – Marvin Mims – 3 receptions, 105 yards, TD

}}

The Broncos hosted the Browns in their first Monday night home game since 2020. A 2-yard touchdown run by running back Javonte Williams gave the Broncos the early lead. The Browns responded, with quarterback Jameis Winston connecting on an 8-yard touchdown pass to tight end David Njoku. After an interception of Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix, the Browns took the lead, with a 45-yard field goal by placekicker Dustin Hopkins, who missed a 47-yard attempt in the first quarter. The Broncos reclaimed the lead, with a 1-yard touchdown run by fullback Michael Burton. On the Browns' next possession, Winston was intercepted by Broncos' linebacker Nik Bonitto, who returned the football 70 yards for a touchdown just after the two-minute warning. Winston redeemed himself, and engineered an 11-play, 70-yard drive, culminating in his second touchdown pass to Njoku—a 4-yarder just before halftime.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos’ pick-6s from Ja’Quan McMillian, Nik Bonitto power off-the-rocker-wild 41-32 win over Cleveland |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/02/broncos-beat-browns-wild-shootout-monday-night-football/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=December 2, 2024 |accessdate=December 2, 2024}}

After an exchange of punts to start the second half, the Broncos extended their lead to 28–17, with Nix launching a 93-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Mims. However, on the Browns' first play from scrimmage, Winston connected with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on a 70-yard touchdown pass, coupled with a successful two-point conversion to Jeudy, to narrow the Broncos' lead to 28–25. This was Jeudy's first game against the Broncos since being traded to the Browns after the 2023 season. A 36-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz extended the Broncos' lead to 31–25 late in the third quarter. After another interception of Nix, the Browns reclaimed the lead, with Winston's fourth touchdown pass of the game—a 5-yarder to running back Nick Chubb with nine minutes remaining in the game. Trailing 32–31, the Broncos marched down the field, but settled for a 27–yard field goal by Lutz with three minutes remaining in the game. The Broncos were hoping for a defensive stop, after struggling to stop Winston the entire game. On the first play after the two-minute warning, Winston was intercepted by Broncos' cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian, who ran 44 yards down the sideline for a touchdown, after not being touched by the Browns' intended receiver, Elijah Moore. The Browns attempted a rally, and with a 1st-and-goal at the 2-yard line, Winston was intercepted in the end zone by Broncos' linebacker Cody Barton to seal the win for the Broncos.

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=December 15

|time=2:25{{nbsp}}p.m. MST

|road=Colts

|R1=7|R2=6|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Broncos

|H1=0|H2=7|H3=3|H4=21

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=76,496

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|55|F|C}}

|referee=Carl Cheffers

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/colts-at-broncos-2024-reg-15 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/45c19552-1313-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• IND – Anthony Richardson 23-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 10:52. Colts 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:08.

Second quarter

• IND – Matt Gay 37-yard field goal, 14:49. Colts 10–0. Drive: 14 plays, 52 yards, 7:17.
• DEN – Adam Trautman 13-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 5:29. Colts 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:31.
• IND – Matt Gay 49-yard field goal, 0:06. Colts 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 1:32.

Third quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 44-yard field goal, 5:18. Colts 13–10. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:56.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Nate Adkins 15-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 13:51. Broncos 17–13. Drive: 2 plays, 15 yards, 0:10.
• DEN – Nik Bonitto 50-yard fumble return (Wil Lutz kick), 12:29. Broncos 24–13.
• DEN – Courtland Sutton 20-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 5:48. Broncos 31–13. Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 1:51.

|stats=

Top passers

• IND – Anthony Richardson – 17/38, 172 yards, 2 INT
• DEN – Bo Nix – 20/33, 130 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT

Top rushers

• IND – Jonathan Taylor – 22 rushes, 107 yards
• DEN – Bo Nix – 8 rushes, 23 yards

Top receivers

• IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 6 receptions, 58 yards
• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 3 receptions, 32 yards, TD

}}

The Colts took a 10–0 lead, with quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambling for a 23–yard touchdown, followed by a 37-yard field goal by placekicker Matt Gay early in the second quarter; the latter scoring play occurred after an interception of Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix. A 13-yard touchdown pass from Nix to tight end Adam Trautman got the Broncos on the scoreboard. A 49-yard field goal by Gay increased the Colts' lead to 13–7 just before halftime. After Nix threw another interception, the Broncos were in danger of falling two scores behind. Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor rushed down the right sideline for what was initially ruled as a 41-yard touchdown. However, the Broncos caught a major break, when instant replay revealed that Taylor prematurely celebrated and fumbled the football just before breaking the plane of the goal line, resulting in a fumble out the end zone for a touchback. After an exchange of punts, Nix threw this third interception of the game. However, the Broncos caught another break, when safety P. J. Locke forced a fumble off Colts' wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on the very next play.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Nik Bonitto burnishes DPOY resume and pushes Broncos to postseason doorstep: "Show me a better resume" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/15/broncos-analysis-nik-bonitto-playoffs-doorstep-colts/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=December 16, 2024 |accessdate=December 16, 2024}}

The Broncos' defense the Colts scoreless for the remainder of the game, and the Broncos scored 24 unanswered points. Three plays after the aforementioned Pittman fumble, a 44-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz pulled the Broncos to within a 13–10 deficit at the 5:22 mark of the third quarter. The Broncos then took the lead for good early in the fourth quarter, after Nix connected with tight end Nate Adkins on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Three plays later, a trick play attempt by Richardson and Colts' wide receiver Adonai Mitchell went awry, when Mitchell threw a lateral pass intended for Richardson that was intercepted by Broncos' linebacker Nik Bonitto, who recovered the fumble for a 50-yard touchdown. Nix later connected with wide receiver Courtland Sutton on a 20-yard touchdown pass to put the game out of reach. With the win, the Broncos earned their first winning season wince 2016.

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 16: Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date={{dow tooltip|December 19, 2024}}

|time=6:15{{nbsp}}p.m. MST/5:15{{nbsp}}p.m. PST

|road=Broncos

|R1=7|R2=14|R3=3|R4=3

|home=Chargers

|H1=7|H2=6|H3=6|H4=15

|stadium=SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

|attendance=70,240

|weather=Clear, {{convert|64|F|C}} (fixed roof)

|referee=Clay Martin

|TV=KMGH/Prime Video

|TVAnnouncers=Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-chargers-2024-reg-16 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/604eb9d4-a8ea-11ef-b337-245a085f34dd.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Audric Estimé 3-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 7:34. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 5:56.
• LAC – Gus Edwards 1-yard run (Cameron Dicker kick), 3:09. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:25.

Second quarter

• DEN – Michael Burton 1-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 12:17. Broncos 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:52.
• LAC – Cameron Dicker 37-yard field goal, 8:50. Broncos 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:27.
• DEN – Devaughn Vele 6-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 6:22. Broncos 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:28.
• LAC – Cameron Dicker 57-yard field goal, 0:00. Broncos 21–13. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:00.

Third quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 41-yard field goal, 8:31. Broncos 24–13. Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 6:29.
• LAC – Gus Edwards 5-yard run (run failed), 2:58. Broncos 24–19. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:33.

Fourth quarter

• LAC – Derius Davis 19-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Justin Herbert–Joshua Palmer pass), 12:23. Chargers 27–24. Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:22.
• LAC – Hassan Haskins 34-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 2:27. Chargers 34–24. Drive: 6 plays, 90 yards, 2:01.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 55-yard field goal, 0:57. Chargers 34–27. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 1:30.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 29/40, 263 yards, 2 TD
• LAC – Justin Herbert – 23/30, 284 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

• DEN – Audric Estimé – 9 rushes, 48 yards, TD
• LAC – Gus Edwards – 14 rushes, 68 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

• DEN – Marvin Mims – 3 receptions, 62 yards
• LAC – Ladd McConkey – 6 receptions, 87 yards

}}

The Broncos got off to a strong start, scoring three touchdowns—all on their first three drives of the game. Quarterback Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes—one apiece to fullback Michael Burton and wide receiver Devaughn Vele, and running back Audric Estimé rushed for another. The Broncos took a 21–10 over the Chargers near the end of the first half. After forcing an interception off Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert, the Broncos committed a special teams blunder that enabled the Chargers to narrow the Broncos' lead to 21–13 at halftime. Chargers' placekicker Cameron Dicker attempted and made a 57-yard field goal on a rare fair catch kick, following a 15-yard fair catch interference penalty on Broncos' cornerback Tremon Smith with 0:00 on the clock.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos’ four-game winning streak snapped, postseason aspirations delayed in penalty-marred, 34-27 loss to Chargers |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/19/broncos-chargers-loss-score-sean-payton/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=December 19, 2024 |accessdate=December 19, 2024}}

A 41-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz increased the Broncos' lead to 24–13 midway through the third quarter. However, the Broncos' offense sputtered in the second half, and the Chargers reeled off 21 unanswered points. First, Chargers' running back Gus Edwards rushed for a 5-yard touchdown, with an unsuccessful two-point attempt. It was Edwards' second rushing touchdown, following a 1-yarder late in the first quarter. Then, after the Broncos went three-and-out, the Chargers took the lead, with Herbert connected with wide receiver Derius Davis on a 19-yard touchdown pass, with a successful two-point conversion, early in the fourth quarter. After an exchange of punts, the Chargers added to their lead, with Herbert's second touchdown pass of the quarter—a 34-yarder to running back Hassan Haskins—with 2:36 remaining in the game. Trailing 34–24, Lutz kicked a 55-yard field goal with only one minute remaining in the game. However, the onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, and the Chargers ran out the clock. With the loss, the Broncos suffered their first sweep to the Chargers since 2010.

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos|year=2024|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 17: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date={{dow tooltip|December 28, 2024}}

|time=4:30{{nbsp}}p.m. EST/2:30{{nbsp}}p.m. MST

|road=Broncos

|R1=3|R2=0|R3=7|R4=14|R5=0

|home=Bengals

|H1=0|H2=7|H3=3|H4=14|H5=6

|stadium=Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

|attendance=66,546

|weather=Cloudy, {{convert|60|F|C}}

|referee=Adrian Hill

|TV=KMGH/NFLN

|TVAnnouncers=Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-bengals-2024-reg-17 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/45c20788-1313-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Wil Lutz 30-yard field goal, 9:45. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 5:15.

Second quarter

• CIN – Tee Higgins 2-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Cade York kick), 1:49. Bengals 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:06.

Third quarter

• CIN – Cade York 22-yard field goal, 9:07. Bengals 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 5:53.
• DEN – Courtland Sutton 6-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 3:10. Tied 10–10. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:57.

Fourth quarter

• CIN – Tee Higgins 12-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Cade York kick), 11:33. Bengals 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 6:37.
• DEN – Marvin Mims 51-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 8:48. Tied 17–17. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:45.
• CIN – Joe Burrow 1-yard run (Cade York kick), 1:29. Bengals 24–17. Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 1:01.
• DEN – Marvin Mims 25-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 0:08. Tied 24–24. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 1:21.

Overtime

• CIN – Tee Higgins 3-yard pass from Joe Burrow, 1:07. Bengals 30–24. Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:13.

|stats=

Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 24/31, 219 yards, 3 TD, INT
• CIN – Joe Burrow – 39/49, 412 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

• DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin – 10 rushes, 69 yards
• CIN – Chase Brown – 20 rushes, 67 yards

Top receivers

• DEN – Marvin Mims – 8 receptions, 103 yards, 2 TD
• CIN – Tee Higgins – 11 receptions, 131 yards, 3 TD

}}

A 30-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz gave the Broncos the early lead over the Bengals. Offensively, the Broncos were forced to punt on their next two possessions, and the defense forced two Bengals' turnovers on downs. The Bengals took the lead just after the two-minute warning, with a short 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to wide receiver Tee Higgins. The Broncos failed to get into field goal range just before halftime, and the Bengals added to their lead on the initial possession of the second half, with a 22-yard field goal by placekicker Cade York. After struggling offensively throughout the first half, the Broncos finally reached the end zone, with a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Bo Nix to wide receiver Courtland Sutton to tie the game at 10–10. The Bengals responded early in the fourth quarter, with Burrow's second touchdown pass to Higgins—from 12 yards out. Five plays later, Nix launched a 51-yard to wide receiver Marvin Mims to tie the game at 17–17 midway through the fourth quarter.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos’ playoff hopes on hold after Sean Payton played for overtime and Denver faltered late in 30-24 loss to Bengals |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/28/sean-payton-played-for-overtime-broncos-loss-bengals-week-17/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=December 28, 2024 |accessdate=December 28, 2024}}

On the Bengals' next possession, Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II recovered a fumble off Higgins at the Broncos' 40-yard line. However, as the Broncos were hoping to take the lead, Nix was intercepted by linebacker Germaine Pratt six plays later, giving the Bengals the football at their own 41-yard line with 2:38 remaining in the game. The Bengals reached the Broncos' 6-yard line in three plays at the 1:39 mark of the fourth quarter. However, instead on running out the clock for a potential game-winning field goal, Burrow rushed for a 1-yard touchdown to give the Bengals a 24–17 lead. The Broncos began their final possession of regulation with 1:29 left. Nix led the Broncos down the field, and with only 14 seconds remaining, Nix connected with Mims for a 25-yard touchdown pass that was reviewed by instant replay, but upheld, sending the game to overtime. The Broncos' defense forced a Bengals' punt on the initial possession of overtime. However, the Broncos went three-and-out, and the Bengals marched down the field, culminating in the game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Higgins at the 1:10 mark of overtime.

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|titlestyle={{NFLPrimaryStyle|Denver Broncos 68thru96|border=2}};text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Week 18: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos{{nbsp}}– Game summary

|date=January 5

|time=2:25{{nbsp}}p.m. MST

|road=Chiefs

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Broncos

|H1=14|H2=10|H3=7|H4=7

|stadium=Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

|attendance=76,489

|weather=Sunny and clear, {{convert|30|F|C}}

|referee=Shawn Hochuli

|TV=CBS

|TVAnnouncers=Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson

|reference=[https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-broncos-2024-reg-18 Recap], [https://static.www.nfl.com/gamecenter/45c24d9a-1313-11ef-afd1-646009f18b2e.pdf Game Book]

|scoring=

First quarter

• DEN – Marvin Mims 32-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 11:55. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:05.
• DEN – Courtland Sutton 10-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 4:53. Broncos 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:35.

Second quarter

• DEN – Devaughn Vele 3-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 6:46. Broncos 21–0. Drive: 18 plays, 89 yards, 11:05.
• DEN – Wil Lutz 33-yard field goal, 0:03. Broncos 24–0. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:01.

Third quarter

• DEN – Marvin Mims 7-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 2:49. Broncos 31–0. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 6:15.

Fourth quarter

• DEN – Audric Estimé 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 9:40. Broncos 38–0. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 5:53.

|stats=

Top passers

• KC – Carson Wentz – 10/17, 98 yards
• DEN – Bo Nix – 26/29, 321 yards, 4 TD

Top rushers

• KC – Carson Steele – 8 rushes, 25 yards
• DEN – Bo Nix – 7 rushes, 47 yards

Top receivers

• KC – Nikko Remigio – 2 receptions, 48 yards
• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 5 receptions, 98 yards, TD

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With the Chiefs resting most of their starters, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, the Broncos took full advantage, with a 38–0 shutout win. Quarterback Bo Nix threw for four touchdowns, running back Audric Estimé rushed for another, and placekicker Wil Lutz added a field goal. The Broncos sacked Chiefs' backup quarterback Carson Wentz five times, adding to their franchise record for sacks in a single season. It was the Broncos first shutout since a 26–0 win over the New York Jets in 2021. With the win, the Broncos earned their first double-digit winning season and playoff berth since their 2015 Super Bowl-winning season.{{cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Parker |title=Broncos end postseason drought, secure No. 7 seed behind rookie QB Bo Nix’s sizzling finale: "Our goal wasn’t just to make the playoffs" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2025/01/05/bo-nix-leads-broncos-over-chiefs-afc-playoffs/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=January 5, 2025 |accessdate=January 5, 2025}}

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{{see also|2024–25 NFL playoffs}}

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First quarter

• DEN – Troy Franklin 43-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 12:36. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:24.
• BUF – Tyler Bass 26-yard field goal, 7:07. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 5:29.

Second quarter

• BUF – James Cook 5-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 12:57. Bills 10–7. Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 7:35.

Third quarter

• BUF – Tyler Bass 27-yard field goal, 10:03. Bills 13–7. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:57.
• BUF – Ty Johnson 24-yard pass from Josh Allen (Josh Allen–Keon Coleman pass), 3:06. Bills 21–7. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:34.

Fourth quarter

• BUF – Curtis Samuel 55-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 14:49. Bills 28–7. Drive: 3 plays, 59 yards, 1:17.
• BUF – Tyler Bass 34-yard field goal, 4:37. Bills 31–7. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 6:55.

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Top passers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 13/22, 144 yards, TD
• BUF – Josh Allen – 20/26, 272 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

• DEN – Bo Nix – 4 rushes, 43 yards
• BUF – James Cook – 23 rushes, 120 yards, TD

Top receivers

• DEN – Courtland Sutton – 5 receptions, 75 yards
• BUF – Curtis Samuel – 3 receptions, 68 yards, TD

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In their first playoff game since Super Bowl 50, the Broncos started out strong on the game's opening possession, with quarterback Bo Nix launching a 43-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Troy Franklin. However, this was the Broncos' only scoring play, as they allowed the Bills to score the game's final 31 points, rush for 210 yards and control the time of possession by more than a 2-to-1 margin. The Broncos only trailed 10–7, after placekicker Wil Lutz hit the right upright on a 50-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds of the first half. However, the Bills dominated the second half. Quarterback Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, running back James Cook rushed for another touchdown and placekicker Tyler Bass kicked three field goals.{{cite news |last=McFadden |first=Ryan |title=Broncos defense bullied by Bills’ rushing attack in wild-card round loss: "We never had an answer" |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2025/01/12/broncos-run-defense-struggles-vs-bills-wild-card/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=January 13, 2025 |accessdate=January 13, 2025}}

On January 2, 2025, linebacker Nik Bonitto, return specialist Marvin Mims and cornerback Patrick Surtain II were named starters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. The following players were names as alternates: guard Quinn Meinerz (first alternate), long snapper Mitchell Fraboni (first alternate), placekicker Wil Lutz (third alternate), tackle Garett Bolles (third alternate), fullback Michael Burton (fourth alternate), defensive end Zach Allen (fourth alternate), quarterback Bo Nix (fourth alternate) and safety Brandon Jones (fifth alternate).{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=CB Pat Surtain II, OLB Nik Bonitto, RS Marvin Mims Jr. named starters for 2025 Pro Bowl Games |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/cb-pat-surtain-ii-olb-nik-bonitto-rs-marvin-mims-jr-named-starters-for-2025-pro-bowl-games |work=Denver Broncos |date=January 2, 2025 |accessdate=January 2, 2025}} Meinerz and Nix were later invited to the Pro Bowl as replacements, but both declined.{{Cite web |last=Tomasson |first=Chris |date=2025-01-27 |title=Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz turns down Pro Bowl invitation |url=https://denvergazette.com/sports/broncos-chiefs-meinerz-thuney-smith/article_18c60836-dcd8-11ef-b224-b3e870aff504.html |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Denver Gazette |language=}}{{Cite web |last=Renck |first=Troy |date=2025-01-28 |title=Bo Nix passes on Pro Bowl due to minor scheduled medical procedure |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2025/01/28/bo-nix-pro-bowl-medical-procedure/ |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=The Denver Post |language=}} On January 8, Mims and Surtain were selected to the third annual NFLPA Players' All-Pro team.{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=CB Pat Surtain II, PR Marvin Mims Jr. selected to third annual NFLPA Players' All-Pro team |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/cb-pat-surtain-ii-pr-marvin-mims-jr-selected-to-third-annual-nflpa-players-all-pro-team |work=Denver Broncos |date=January 8, 2025 |accessdate=January 8, 2025}} Two days later (January 10), the Associate Press All-Pro teams were announced, with Meinerz, Mims and Surtain awarded first-team nods, while Allen and Bonitto were awarded second-team nods.{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=Pat Surtain II, Quinn Meinerz, Marvin Mims Jr. named AP first-team All-Pros, Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto earn second-team honors |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/pat-surtain-ii-quinn-meinerz-marvin-mims-jr-named-ap-first-team-all-pros-zach-allen-and-nik-bonitto-earn-second-team-honors |work=Denver Broncos |date=January 10, 2025 |accessdate=January 10, 2025}} The Broncos has the most selections to the PFWA All-NFL team, with four: Bonitto, Meinerz, Mims and Surtain.{{cite web |date=January 20, 2025 |title=PFWA 2024 All-NFL, All-AFC and All-NFC teams announced |url=https://www.profootballwriters.org/2025/01/20/pfwa-2024-all-nfl-all-afc-and-all-nfc-teams-announced/ |access-date=January 22, 2025 |website=Pro Football Writers Association}} Additionally, linebacker Jonah Elliss was selected to the PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team.{{cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |title=Daniels 2024 Rookie of the Year; All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.profootballwriters.org/2025/01/21/daniels-pfwa-rookie-and-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-verse-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-2024-all-rookie-team-named/ |work=Denver Broncos |date=January 22, 2025 |accessdate=January 22, 2025}}

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• {{official website|https://www.denverbroncos.com/}}
• [https://www.denverpost.com/broncos Denver Broncos news, analysis, roster, stats — The Denver Post]
• [https://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/category/_/name/denver-broncos NFL Nation Blog – ESPN]

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