The Denver Broncos are walking a tightrope-and sticking the landing every time.
Over the past four weeks, Denver has pulled off four straight wins, each by a margin of three points or fewer. That’s not just rare-it’s nearly unprecedented.
The Broncos’ recent run includes an 18-15 win over Houston, a 10-7 slugfest against Las Vegas, a 22-19 edge over Kansas City, and a 27-26 nail-biter against Washington. That kind of streak has only been matched once in NFL history: by the 1986 New York Giants, who strung together four similarly close wins on their way to a 14-2 season and, ultimately, a Super Bowl title.
Now, let’s be clear: winning close games doesn’t always mean a team is dominant. In fact, it often raises questions about sustainability.
Are these wins a sign of resilience or just a team living on the edge? But when you look at how the ’86 Giants used those tight victories as a springboard to a championship, it’s hard not to wonder if the Broncos might be building something special themselves.
And this isn’t just a one-month trend. The Broncos have made a habit of thriving in the pressure cooker.
Earlier this season, they edged out the Jets 13-11 in Week 6 and slipped past the Giants 33-32 in Week 7. That brings their total to six wins this season by three points or fewer.
One more, and they’ll join a club that includes only the 2003 Panthers and 1998 Cardinals-teams that each notched seven such wins in a single season.
At the heart of this late-game poise is second-year quarterback Bo Nix. Since taking over the starting job as a rookie, Nix has led Denver to a 20-9 record.
That’s impressive no matter how you slice it. But there’s more at stake here than just another playoff push.
If the Broncos win out-five games to go-Nix would surpass Russell Wilson’s 24-win mark and become the winningest quarterback through two NFL seasons in league history.
That’s not just a footnote. That’s legacy-building stuff.
And this week, the Broncos have a real shot to keep the streak alive. They’re 7.5-point favorites heading into a rematch with the Raiders. If they can take care of business-and do it in another tight finish-they’ll not only inch closer to history, they’ll reinforce what’s becoming their identity: a team that doesn't blink when the game is on the line.
In a league where margins are razor-thin and momentum is everything, the Broncos are proving they know how to close. And right now, that might be the most dangerous trait a team can have.