Tag: Monday Night Football

Broncos-Browns was not a Scorigami, but the game did make history

41-32 was not a Scorigami (it happened one other time in NFL history), but the Broncos-Browns game was still historic.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32 on Monday Night Football in Week 13. That’s not a typical scoreline, but it surprisingly was not a Scorigami (a first-ever final score).

Monday marked the second time in NFL history that a game ended 41-32. The last time featured the Miami Dolphins defeating the Boston Patriots way back in 1967.

“Holy cow,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said after the wild game. “Some games go in a direction you think they are going to go. Obviously that one went in a much different direction. We did enough and made enough plays in the end to win.”

Though the final score was not a Scorigami, Denver did make some history on Monday night. NFL teams were 5-41 in the last decade when allowing at least 550 yards. The Broncos allowed 552 yards to the Browns and improved that record to 6-41.

Denver quarterback Bo Nix also made history with a 93-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Mims, the longest completion by a rookie in franchise history.

“It was a different game,” Payton said. “We have to learn from it. It is good to get the win, which is important because we are at that time of the season into December here where all these things matter. We were able to do that. We are going to rest up during the bye and get ready for an Indianapolis team.”

The Broncos have a bye in Week 14 before hosting the Colts in Week 15.

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The All-22 angle of Bo Nix’s throw to Marvin Mims is amazing

What an amazing throw by Bo Nix and a great catch and run by Marvin Mims!

In the third quarter of Monday’s 41-32 win over the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix connected with wide receiver Marvin Mims on a 93-yard strike to take a 28-17 lead.

The All-22 end zone angle of the throw reveals a perfectly-placed ball from Nix over a linebacker and away from the defensive back where only Mims has a chance to catch it.

We could watch this all day:

Take a look from the other end of the field:

“We hit that turkey hole” coach Sean Payton said of the play after the game. “Sometimes that ball might go outside. It was a heck of a throw and catch and a huge play.”

Mims had 0.4 yards of separation when the ball arrived and he reached a top speed of 20.68 mph on the play, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

“It was kind of a read-the-field route for me. They ended up being in a cover-2, and I had the middle open and they kind of just shot it. [QB] Bo [Nix] ended up trusting me and putting the ball in a perfect place, literally. It ended up being a big play for us.”

The ball traveled 44.3 yards in the air yards, according to NGS. Nix broke down the play after the big win.

“We knew it was third-and-long,” Nix said. “We were trying to be aggressive and go for the first down. We just kind of had three verticals getting to three spots down the field. [They played] 2-Tampa invert. Their corners were going back. As soon as I saw the ‘Mike’ kind of carry, they only do that in Tampa-2, so I knew it was a two-on-one to the field. Marvin with his speed, just had to get it out there. He did a great job splitting the field. Their guy couldn’t get to it. Just kind of heard the crowd go crazy, and it was one of those awesome plays that you don’t get often, but they’re pretty fun.”

The 93-yard completion was the fourth-longest in franchise history and the third-longest score by any NFL team this season.

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Broncos troll Browns with funny tweets after ‘MNF’ win

The Broncos continue to win on and off the field.

The Denver Broncos hung on to defeat the Cleveland Browns 41-32 on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

It was a wild game that featured 952 total yards, 73 combined points, five interceptions and four lead changes. Following their win, the Broncos’ official Twitter/X page trolled the Browns on social media.

The first post showed horse feed marked “W” being dropped into a bucket and a person riding a horse with the Browns logo on them getting bucked off the horse into a big water trough.

Denver’s Español account also got in on the fun, sharing a funny video that shows a “Beware of the Dog” sign before looking over a fence to reveal a tiny chihuahua chilling on a chair:

The Broncos certainly got the last laugh on and off the field on Monday. Denver will now have a bye in Week 14 followed by a home game against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15.

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7 players did not play in Broncos’ game against Browns

Seven Broncos players did not play against the Browns on Monday, with Riley Moss being the most notable absence.

Seven members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ 41-32 win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, cornerback Riley Moss (knee), linebacker Drew Sanders, guard/center Nick Gargiulo, offensive tackle Frank Crum and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike were inactive in Week 13.

*Wilson was inactive but still dressed as an emergency third quarterback. Jarrett Stidham, Denver’s primary backup quarterback, also did not play as Bo Nix took every snap on offense, giving the Broncos seven total players who did not see the field on Monday. Stidham has only appeared in two games this season.

Broncos who did not play in Week 13

  1. QB Zach Wilson (*emergency third QB)
  2. CB Riley Moss (knee)
  3. LB Drew Sanders
  4. OL Nick Gargiulo
  5. OT Frank Crum
  6. DL Eyioma Uwazurike
  7. QB Jarrett Stidham (active)

Up next for Denver is a bye in Week 14 followed by a home game against the Indianapolis Colts (6-7) in Week 15.

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WATCH: Highlights from crazy Broncos-Browns game on ‘Monday Night Football’

What a crazy ‘Monday Night Football’ game! Watch the highlights from the Broncos’ exciting win over the Browns.

The Denver Broncos (8-5) defeated the Cleveland Browns (3-9) in a thrilling 41-32 victory on Monday Night Football in Week 13. Check out the full highlights from the game in the below video courtesy of the NFL’s official YouTube page.

Up next for the Broncos is a bye in Week 14 followed by a home game against the Indianapolis Colts (6-7) in Week 15.

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Jameis Winston had an all-time great quote after 3 INTs vs. Broncos

“I’m just like praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes,” Jameis Winston said after losing to the Broncos on Monday.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston had a wild game in a crazy 41-32 loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

Winston threw for 497 yards and four touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. After the game, Winston delivered an all-time great quote in his post-game press conference.

“In times like this, it’s an opportunity to continue to glorify the Lord even through the toughest circumstances,” Winston said. “I know I’m better than this. I know — like I’m just like praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes. Like that’s just — that’s not me. Like, phenomenal game, offenses do some great things, but I mess it up.”

That clip from his press conference quickly went viral and reactions are pouring in.

“There is no one like this guy, incredible TV on and off the field. Can’t wait for his post career podcast lol,” one fan wrote.

A Broncos fan chimed in: “This guy is so good for the NFL. I love watching him play. I hope he gets another big contract. He’s a good, good dude!”

Added another fan: “My man had his best AND worst game all in one night 💀”

The Browns dropped to 3-9 on Monday while the Broncos improved to 8-5.

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X reacts to Joe Buck’s foolish take on Dan Quinn

Social media let Joe Buck have it for his inaccurate take on Dan Quinn.

Late in the Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns, ESPN’s Joe Buck made his case that Sean Payton should be the NFL Coach of the Year before things got awkward.

Buck’s argument: Payton has the Broncos in the middle of the playoff race with a rookie quarterback. Six quarterbacks were drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, four of whom are currently starting, and two have their teams firmly in the playoffs mix: Bo Nix [Broncos] and Jayden Daniels [Washington Commanders].

Did Buck forget that Washington coach Dan Quinn has the Commanders sitting at 8-5, with a rookie quarterback and a completely overhauled roster thanks to years of Ron Rivera’s lousy drafting?

So, was Buck’s exuberance a mere slip? It didn’t take long for him to react, mentioning Quinn’s candidacy for NFL Coach of the Year, but only in passing.

“I’m not slighting Dan Quinn, by the way, who has done a great job in Washington, and he is doing it with Jayden Daniels,” But, you hear it about [Mike] Tomlin and Dan Campbell, who has been amazing, [Kevin] O’Connell in Minnesota, and Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers. But the one guy doing it with a rookie quarterback is Sean Payton.”

Wait, what?

Instead, he had a chance to backtrack but reiterated his inaccurate point about Payton.

X — formerly Twitter — noticed Buck’s foolish take.

Interestingly, Buck said the Broncos were only projected to win four or five games. Almost no one had the Commanders predicted to be better than the Broncos, yet Quinn and Daniels have already doubled Washington’s 2023 win total — with four games remaining.

Twitter reacts to Broncos’ wild ‘Monday Night Football’ win vs. Browns

The Broncos got a wild win over the Browns on ‘Monday Night Football’ in Week 13. Here’s how Twitter/X reacted to the crazy game.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32 in a wild Monday Night Football game in Week 13. Here’s a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the game on Twitter/X.

Up next for Denver is a bye in Week 14 followed by a home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 15.

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Broncos beat Browns 41-32 in ‘Monday Night Football’ thriller

What a wild ‘Monday Night Football’ game! The Broncos now go into their bye week with an 8-5 record following Monday’s win.

The Denver Broncos improved to 8-5 with a 41-32 victory in a Monday Night Football thriller against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season.

After the Broncos punted on their opening drive, Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins missed a 47-yard field goal attempt on Cleveland’s first possession of the game. Nix then led a 12-play, 63-yard drive that was capped off by a two-yard touchdown run from Javonte Williams to take a 7-0 lead.

With Denver cornerback Riley Moss (knee) sidelined, the Browns attacked fill-in cornerback Levi Wallace on their next drive as quarterback Jameis Winston connected on an eight-yard touchdown pass to tight end David Njoku to tie the game at 7-7 late in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Browns cornerback Denzel Ward tipped a Nix pass intended for Troy Franklin into the air and it was intercepted by Greg Newsome. Cleveland capitalized off that takeaway with a 45-yard Hopkins field goal to take a 10-7 lead.

Later in the second quarter, the Broncos went 67 yards on six plays and fullback Michael Burton scored on a one-yard run to make it 14-10. Shortly thereafter, Denver pass rusher Nik Bonitto made a game-changing play with a 71-yard pick-six to extend the lead to 21-10.

The Browns bounced back after that pick-six as Winston led an 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a four-yard touchdown pass to Njoku to cut the deficit to 21-17 just before halftime.

In the third quarter, Nix threw a 93-yard touchdown pass to receiver Marvin Mims to make it 28-17.

Winston matched that score with a 70-yard touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy. After a successful two-point conversion thrown to Jeudy, Cleveland made it a field goal game, 28-25. Broncos kicker Wil Litz later converted a 36-yard field goal to increase the lead to 31-25.

In the fourth quarter, Nix was intercepted by Ward when he threw a deep pass intended for Mims. The Browns capitalized on that takeaway as Winston later threw a five-yard touchdown pass to running back Nick Chubb to give Cleveland a 32-31 lead with just under nine minutes remaining in the game.

Denver then used up just over six minutes on a 61-yard drive that ended with a 27-yard Lutz field goal to retake a 34-32 lead. Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian then grabbed a 46-yard pick-six to make it 41-32.

Denver linebacker Cody Barton then sealed the game with an interception on the final drive of the game.

Winston threw for 497 yards and four touchdowns, but his three interceptions proved to be costly. Nix totaled 294 passing yards with one touchdown pass and two interceptions.

Up next for the Broncos is a bye in Week 14 followed by a home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 15.

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Denzel Ward forces second Browns turnover vs. Broncos

All-Pro. Denzel Ward.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has secured his second interception of the year and second of the night against the Denver Broncos.

Ward has had an unbelievable game so far with his multiple past afflictions and cause for the first interception earlier in the game. This interception came when Broncos quarterback Bo Nix took a deep shot on first down to wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. A lesson that Nix and most new quarterbacks have to learn when facing Denzel Ward.

The Browns have had an up-and-down performance against Denver so far. Despite this, they have still forced some crucial turnovers that have set the offense up nicely. They are currently riding on the coattails of an impressive performance from their offensive stars, but they will need more than that in this exciting matchup.

If they want to secure this win, they will have to continue to put the pressure on Nix and the Broncos offense.