Broncos victory over Packers proves they are contenders

With their statement victory over the Green Bay Packers, the Denver Broncos have now won eleven straight games. Touting a 12-2 record, they have defied the odds and found a way to grind out hard-fought battles throughout their 2025 campaign.

As the season chugs along, so do the Broncos who now boast a multi-game lead in AFC West. Better yet, they are poised to earn the conference’s top playoff seed if they can take care of business in the final three games. Even so, the national media and analysts are still sleeping in the Broncos. Though not many would go so far to call them frauds.

For several seasons, the Broncos have embraced the underdog mentality. But yesterday’s win over the Packers proves they are overdogs—and a formidable squad capable of competing for the Lombardi Trophy. The offense looked tremendous, and the defense rallied in the second half and forced two turnovers that helped swing the game’s momentum.

Teamwork makes the dream work. Denver’s dazzling performance against the Packers should have fans across Broncos Country excited about the team’s title-contending potential in ‘25. Yeah, I said it. This year’s Broncos are true Super Bowl contenders. Don’t forget that this year’s squad is excelling despite significant salary cap restraints. What the coaching staff and players have accomplished this season is impressive.

And what was more impressive than second-year signal caller Bo Nix’s performance against Green Bay?

Though in his last four games, Nix has turned the corner and has been playing some of the best football of his young career. Not too shabby for the sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. But Sunday’s outing versus the Packers demonstrated the second-year signal caller has the ability and moxie to lead the Broncos on a deep playoff run.

“The thing about him is he loves playing, and so it’s contagious, and that’s a really good trait for a player in his position and his teammates feel that,” stated Head Coach Sean Payton in glowing praise of what’s helping guide Nix’s performance as of late and the hopes of chasing the franchise’s fourth championship.

There are those who feel Nix’s best game to date was against the Packers. Count me in as one of them. He finished yesterday’s gridiron battle going 23-of-34 for 302 yards and 4 touchdowns. When the stakes were highest, Nix once again rose to the occasion, leading the Broncos to 20 second half points and yet another comeback victory. Another clutch effort.

It wasn’t just the offense who came up big in key moments. While the Broncos defense struggled in the first half, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II’s interception in the third quarter prove to be the catalyst that reignited the defense’s second half performance and gave a much-needed momentum swing for the entire team.

All it takes is one big play to change a game. That’s precisely what happened with Surtain’s incredible pick. After shredding the Broncos’ secondary in the first half, Jordan Love was held in check the remainder of the game. A tip of the hat is in order to Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph for dialing up the right halftime adjustments, as well as to the players who executed well when it mattered most.

“Man, he went after that football, got it and that’s when I felt like it kind of started falling back on our side, the momentum did. It got the crowd back into it. When our crowd is going, it’s a really hostile environment. It’s tough to play in for an opponent,” stated quarterback Bo Nix.

Next up for Denver? Hosting a roaring 10-4 Jacksonville Jaguars squad who currently lead the AFC South. If the Broncos can find a way to replicate yesterday’s formula for success—bank on them being 13-2 by the end of next Sunday. Maybe, just maybe, that would be enough to convince some of the doubters to hop on board with the idea Denver sports a championship caliber squad.