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This week, the 12-2 Denver Broncos will host the 10-4 Jacksonville Jaguars in their second consecutive home game against a playoff-caliber opponent. Denver is the only team in the league with an undefeated home record (7-0), and this marks the second consecutive season with a playoff berth.
The Denver Broncos waived backup offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton on Thursday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. That cut could signal that more moves are on the way.
The Broncos on Thursday waived guard Calvin Throckmorton, clearing a spot for guard Ben Powers to return to the active roster. Throckmorton could return to the practice squad if he clears waivers at 2 p.
It’s clear Broncos hope to add OL depth from draft. Per source, Texas State guard Nash Jones was a Broncos 30 visit. 6-5, 320, versatile, high character. Same hometown of Nacogdoches, TX as Broncos S Brandon Jones. Denver also held 30 visit with Indiana OL Trey Wedig. #9sports
This week, the NFL took notice of Denver's magical season, and made sure the whole league knew about it. The NFL's official Twitter/X page cover photo features a picture of quarterback Bo Nix celebrating the win, arms outstretched, and the caption, "merry clinchmas."
Here’s a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 16:
The Denver Broncos sit with a 12-2 record, alone at the top with the best record in the NFL, and a chance to clinch the AFC West and the top seed in the Conference on Sunday vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. It has been a magical roller-coaster season for the Broncos, with key players stepping up in a big way when the team has needed it.
Fifteen weeks into the 2025 NFL season, the Denver Broncos have a 3.0 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 11th in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars, who will travel to Denver in Week 16, are ranked 11th with a 1.6 FPI rating.