The Broncos Are Turning Mile High Into a Fortress - And That Could Be the Key to a Deep Playoff Run
If you’re trying to remember the last time the Denver Broncos lost a game at Mile High, you’re not alone. It wasn’t last week against the Packers.
It wasn’t even back in Week 8, when they were staring down an 18-point deficit late against the Giants. You have to go all the way back to Week 6 of the 2024 season - that’s the last time anyone walked into Denver and came out with a win.
That game, a narrow loss to the Chargers, saw the Broncos come up just short despite a gutsy fourth-quarter push. Bo Nix showed off his dual-threat ability, leading the team with 61 rushing yards.
Courtland Sutton did his part in the passing game, and DeVaughn Vele paced the receivers with 78 yards. But it wasn’t enough.
On the other side, JK Dobbins nearly cracked 100 yards on the ground for the Chargers, and Denver’s comeback fell just out of reach.
Since then? The Broncos have been unbeatable at home - literally.
13 Straight at Home and Counting
Following that loss, Denver has rattled off 13 straight wins at Mile High. That’s not just a hot streak - it’s the longest active home winning streak in the NFL.
And with the Jaguars coming to town this weekend, the Broncos have a chance to push that number to 14. If they do, they'll enter the postseason with a home-field advantage that’s more than just symbolic.
It’s strategic.
This isn’t just about crowd noise or altitude anymore. It’s about confidence, rhythm, and a team that knows how to protect its turf.
The Broncos aren’t just winning at home - they’re thriving there. And with the top seed in the AFC still within reach, locking that down would mean every playoff game up to the Super Bowl would run through Denver.
The Mile High Edge Is Real - And It’s Growing
For decades, the altitude in Denver has been a talking point - a built-in edge that wears down visiting teams, especially late in the season when the air gets colder and the stakes get higher. But let’s be honest: the Broncos haven’t always capitalized on that. They’ve dropped their fair share of playoff games at home over the years.
That’s what makes this current run so significant. This isn’t just a team winning games - it’s a team learning how to weaponize its environment. The Broncos are finally turning their home field into the kind of advantage teams dread facing in January.
While other franchises struggle to create a true home-field atmosphere - looking at you, L.A. and Vegas - Denver’s home crowd, altitude, and now, consistent performance are combining to create one of the toughest environments in football. This isn’t just a trend. It’s becoming a defining trait of the 2025 Broncos.
Why the Top Seed Matters More Than Ever
Getting the No. 1 seed isn’t just about the bye week anymore. For Denver, it’s about making sure every AFC opponent has to come through the gauntlet that is Mile High. The Broncos have figured out how to win there, and they’re doing it in different ways - with defense, with timely offense, and with a mental toughness that’s been missing in recent years.
If they can keep this up and secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, they won’t just be a tough out - they’ll be the team nobody wants to face. Because right now, nobody’s beating the Broncos in Denver. And if that continues, it could be the difference between a playoff appearance and a trip to the Super Bowl.