So much so that Denver opened up in ESPN's (way-too-)early 2025 NFL power rankings at No. 14. Climbing nine spots year over year, ESPN 's description of the Broncos' offseason is: "Learn your lesson." ...

Denver demolished Kansas City's backup squad in the season finale, securing its 10th win of the season and balancing Payton's head-to-head scales vs. Reid at 2-2. The balance of power could be ...

It'll also commemorate greatness of the field. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award will be presented to the winner of the league's most prestigious humanitarian honor at NFL Honors.