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Wednesday, November 11, 2026Local news for Denver and Colorado.
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Broncos Reach Bye Week With Seven Wins and Two Losses

The team has won 16 straight close games and will rest before facing a challenging second-half schedule.

By Neha Kapoor ·

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Denver residents can watch their team rest this week. The Broncos will enter their scheduled bye week with a 7-2 record, a start that Denver7 Sports analysts described as a time to stop looking for complaints.

The squad has won 16 consecutive games decided by one score. Quarterback Bo Nix has led late drives, while the defense has secured victories through late plays. Linebacker Devon Key recorded a key interception, and defensive lineman Nik Bonitto forced a game-ending fumble recovery.

The team has defeated the Jaguars, Chiefs, Rams, and Seahawks. Denver7 Sports noted that this stretch of wins demonstrates the roster's ability to finish games. The upcoming break allows the players to recover from injuries before the second half of the season begins.

Depth has contributed to the success as various players stepped up on both sides of the ball. Injuries have mounted, but the roster has maintained performance levels.

Analysts discussed the upcoming trade deadline on Tuesday. Some suggested the team should trust its current roster, while others argued for aggressive moves to support Nix. Running back Jonathan Taylor and tight end Trey McBride were among the players mentioned in the conversation.

The Broncos will resume play after the break. The team has positioned itself to compete in the second half of the season.

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