Packers Fall to AFC-Leading Broncos on the Road to Drop in NFC North Standings
Bo Nix completed 23 of 34 passes for 302 yards and led multiple scoring drives including key fourth-down conversions to secure Denver's victory.
- Bo Nix led the Broncos to a 34-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec 14, 2025, throwing for 302 yards and four touchdowns.
- Bo Nix's efficiency stood out as Denver went 4-for-4 in the red zone and 2-for-2 on Goal-to-Go, with Nix connecting to seven receivers and converting key fourth-down plays.
- Key contributions came from Courtland Sutton with seven catches for 113 yards, Troy Franklin with six receptions for 85 yards, and Michael Bandy catching a 20-yard TD, while Love was intercepted twice and lost two starters to injuries.
- With the victory, the Broncos clinched a playoff spot, retained the top AFC seed, and led the AFC West with a two-game advantage, finishing with 391 total net yards and 30:32 time of possession.
- After the game, Sean Payton, Denver Broncos head coach, said he used tempo and altitude strategy to exploit fatigue, defended aggressive fourth-down calls, and praised Bo Nix’s developmental trajectory.
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Sean Payton Drops Blunt ‘Analytics’ Quote as Broncos 'Upset' Packers
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton didn’t sugarcoat it after a back-and-forth win: when asked about trusting Courtland Sutton and going for it on key fourth downs, Payton essentially said the “whole analytics thing” doesn’t apply the way people want it to.Denver beat the Green Bay Packers 34-26, in a game where the Broncos were home underdogs according to sportsbooks. Payton showed he didn’t buy the betting consensus, nor does he subscribe to…
By ARNIE STAPLETON DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix tied his career high with four touchdown passes and Denver's defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos' 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers, who lost star Micah Parsons to a knee injury. With their 11th straight win, the NFL's best streak, the Broncos (12-2) clinched a playoff berth and moved one game ahead of New England for the top seed in the AFC. They remained two games ahea…
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