Broncos Keep Rolling: Denver Extends Win Streak, Quietly Climbs to AFC’s Summit
Don’t look now, but the Denver Broncos are 12-2 and sitting atop the AFC standings. Yes, those Broncos - the team many left for dead after a rocky start - have turned into one of the league’s most consistent winners. And with a 34-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 15, Denver continues to stack wins while flying under the national radar.
It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. But it’s working.
A Statement Win Against a Tough Opponent
Sunday’s win over the Packers wasn’t just another notch in the win column - it was a performance that showed just how balanced and resilient this Broncos team has become. Facing a Green Bay defense that’s held its own this season, Denver’s offense found its rhythm, racking up 391 total yards and dropping 34 points on the board.
Yes, the Packers lost Micah Parsons - a game-changing presence - to what’s feared to be a torn ACL, and that certainly shifted the dynamics. But Denver didn’t just capitalize on the injury; they executed.
They controlled tempo, stayed efficient, and made the most of their opportunities. That’s what good teams do.
A Defense That Sets the Tone
While the offense is starting to find its stride, it’s the Broncos’ defense that has been the backbone of this win streak. Physical, disciplined, and opportunistic - this group has consistently delivered, keeping Denver in games even when the offense has struggled. And under Sean Payton’s leadership, the team has developed a toughness and identity that’s carried them through close calls and ugly wins alike.
Let’s not forget: this team hasn’t lost since September. That’s not a typo.
Their only two losses came early - a one-point heartbreaker to the Colts in Week 2 and a three-point loss to the Chargers in Week 3, both on the road. Since then, it’s been nothing but W’s.
Winning Ugly, Winning Anyway
This isn’t a team that’s blowing everyone out. They’ve had their share of gritty, grind-it-out wins - like the 13-11 nail-biter in London against the Jets.
But style points don’t matter in December. Wins do.
And Denver keeps piling them up.
That’s what makes this run even more impressive. They’ve been tested.
They’ve had off days. But they’ve found ways to win - whether it’s a defensive stand, a special teams spark, or a timely drive late in the fourth.
That’s the mark of a playoff-caliber team.
Eyes on the Prize
With three games left in the regular season, the Broncos now hold a one-game lead over the Patriots in the race for the AFC’s top seed, thanks to New England’s recent loss. The Chargers are still lurking in the AFC West, but Denver controls its own destiny - both for the division crown and a first-round playoff bye.
And yet, somehow, they’re still not getting the buzz you’d expect from a team with the best record in the NFL. Maybe that changes if they lock up the No. 1 seed.
Maybe not. But in the locker room, it doesn’t seem to matter.
This team knows who they are - and more importantly, they know what they’re chasing.
So call them under the radar if you want. Just don’t forget to call them what they are: winners.