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Denver Broncos playoff probability improved with win over Falcons, Bengals loss

Denver Broncos playoff probability improved with win over Falcons, Bengals loss

The Denver Broncos playoff probability continues to improve as the season goes on.

Last week, Denver had a 52% chance of ending their eight-year postseason drought before they played the Falcons. But the Broncos’ blowout win over Atlanta Sunday, coupled with a Cincinnati Bengals loss, means Denver is even more likely to make the playoffs.

With six regular season games remaining, the Broncos still have to take care of business. But they control their own destiny.

A big win helped improve Denver Broncos playoff probability

In the NFL playoff picture, most of the contenders are set.

In the AFC,...

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Chargers earn ‘B’ grade for 34-27 win over Bengals

Chargers earn ‘B’ grade for 34-27 win over Bengals

The Chargers did not play a complete game, but they played great when it mattered most.

The Chargers offense was clicking in a way early against the Bengals that at times, you may have forgotten that there was a defense on the other side attempting to stop them. Justin Herbert was seemingly hitting chunk gains through the air one after the other. By early in the second quarter, the Bolts had a 27-6 advantage over Cincy that looked almost insurmountable the way the LA defense was playing.

But then the dam broke.

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase led a furious...

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Denver Broncos Mailbag: Will Josh Reynolds return impact Bo Nix’s chemistry?

Denver Broncos Mailbag: Will Josh Reynolds return impact Bo Nix’s chemistry?

The Denver Broncos are 6-5 as they prepare for Week 12’s showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. Broncos Country sent in their mailbag questions for Week 12 of the season.

Denver Broncos Mailbag: Week 12

If you want to send in your Broncos mailbag questions, be sure to do so every Monday via email: [email protected] or on social media @CodyRoarkNFL.

With Josh Reynolds returning, do you think him coming back takes away from the chemistry Bo Nix is building with the current receivers? – Rashawn and Broncos Bar in NYC on Twitter.

Great question, Rashawn. Reynolds’ return has created...

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Chiefs Playoff Picture: Losing to the Bills hurt — but Kansas City is still in charge

Chiefs Playoff Picture: Losing to the Bills hurt — but Kansas City is still in charge

Let’s see how Kansas City’s postseason possibilities line up following Week 11’s NFL action.

The Kansas City Chiefs now stand 9-1 after notching a 30-21 defeat to the Buffalo Bills.

Seven weeks remain in the 2024 NFL season, in which Kansas City will go on the road to play the Carolina Panthers, return home for their second division games versus the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers, play the Cleveland Browns in Ohio, face the Houston Texans at home and finish the season on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Broncos.

Let’s take a look at the...

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Chiefs’ inability to get home against Josh Allen cost them in loss to Buffalo

Chiefs’ inability to get home against Josh Allen cost them in loss to Buffalo

The Chiefs pass rush struggled during the teams 30-21 loss to Buffalo

For the first time during the 2024 season, the Kansas City Chiefs' pass rush failed to record a sack during the game — and the inability to bring down Allen would cost them.

The team did record 19 pressures, their second most of the season (22 against the New Orleans Saints was the most), but against a quarterback like Josh Allen, pressures don’t hold the same weight that they do with other quarterbacks.

Star defensive tackle Chris Jones recorded seven pressures and was inches away from a sack...

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What to make of the Chiefs’ offense lagging in loss to Bills

What to make of the Chiefs’ offense lagging in loss to Bills

The Chiefs were outscored and outplayed in their first loss of the season.

By the time the Kansas City Chiefs put up a fourth-quarter touchdown to bring the score within two points of the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, it was too late. There were less than eight minutes left, and the Chiefs’ defense was all out of stops after earning two in the second half; both were followed up with punts by the offense.

The Chiefs scored just twice over the first seven possessions, but they were unable to find a rhythm outside of an eight-play stretch that featured...

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Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts keep pace with fellow contenders after 4th consecutive win

Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts keep pace with fellow contenders after 4th consecutive win

Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh have the Chargers moving and grooving with a four-game win streak entering Week 12.

The Chargers escaped the Bengals 34-27 on Sunday night thanks to a rushing touchdown in the final minute from running back J.K. Dobbins.

While there were plenty of moments where it felt like fans were waiting for the inevitable to happen, it simply never came thanks to strong efforts from numerous players.

With the victory, the Chargers will now carry their four-game win streak into this coming Monday and their date with John Harbaugh’s Ravens.

Let’s go ahead and see where...

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Silver Minings: Brock Bowers continues to set records every week

Silver Minings: Brock Bowers continues to set records every week

Bowers sets the records for the most receptions through week 11 with 70 on the season

The Las Vegas Raiders shocked the NFL when they selected Brock Bowers at 13 in the 2024 draft. Michael Mayer was drafted the year before, and the expectation was that he would be the starting tight end. That all changed on draft night when Tom Telesco took the best player available out of Georgia.

Bowers plays on the field, which made the pick make sense. Bowers is making history every game with his consistent performance on the field. He is second in the league...

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Denver Broncos Film Room: Bo Nix shreds the Atlanta Falcons defense

Denver Broncos Film Room: Bo Nix shreds the Atlanta Falcons defense

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix was on fire in Sunday’s win against the Atlanta Falcons. He had a career-high four-touchdown day, 307 yards passing, zero interceptions, and completed 85% of his passes, becoming the first rookie in NFL history to achieve that feat. The film is even more impressive.

Denver Broncos Film Room vs. Atlanta Falcons: Bo Nix shreds ATL

The Denver Broncos offense put up 400 yards of offense in Sunday’s win against the Atlanta Falcons, with Bo Nix accounting for 307 yards through the air, four touchdowns, and a ridiculous efficiency rate of 28-of-33 passing.

Nix...

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Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

Good morning, Chargers fans!

We’re rolling with an open thread this morning! You all know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:

Five takeaways from Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference (Chargers.com)

Five things to know heading about the Charges heading into Week 12 (Chargers.com)

Game balls for the Chargers who stood out against the Bengals (Chargers Wire)

Daiyan Henley did not forget about Brandon Staley ignoring his birthday from a year ago (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:

Joe Mixon scored three touchdowns to help...

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Chiefs-Bills snap counts: Tracking the latest change in tight end use

Chiefs-Bills snap counts: Tracking the latest change in tight end use

How did Kansas City use its players in Sunday’s game against Buffalo?

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs fell to 9-1 with a 30-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

Let’s see how the Chiefs used their players during the season’s first loss.


Starters (offensive): WR Xavier Worthy, LT Wanya Morris, LG Joe Thuney, C Creed Humphrey, RG Trey Smith, RT Jawaan Taylor, TE Noah Gray, TE Travis Kelce, QB Patrick Mahomes, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster and RB Kareem Hunt.

Starters (defensive): DT Chris Jones, DT Tershawn Wharton, DE Michael Danna, LB Leo...

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Tuesday Community Question: Favorite under-the-radar player

Tuesday Community Question: Favorite under-the-radar player

Who is it?

Who is your favorite non-star player on Raiders’ current roster?

Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You can sign up for a commenting account below and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines.

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