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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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WATCH: Ja’Quan McMillian grabs 46-yard pick-6 vs. Browns

What a huge play by Ja’Quan McMillian!!!

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian grabbed a crucial interception in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game against the Cleveland Browns and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown.

Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page:

Following the score, the Broncos lead the Browns 41-32.

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WATCH: Bo Nix throws 93-yard TD pass to Marvin Mims

Bo Nix with a 93-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Mims!

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw a 93-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Mims in the third quarter of Monday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page:

Following the score, the Broncos now lead the Browns 28-17.

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WATCH: Nik Bonitto scores on 71-yard pick-6 vs. Browns

What a huge play by Broncos pass rusher Nik Bonitto!

Denver Broncos pass rusher Nik Bonitto scored on a 71-yard pick-six against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page:

Following the score, the Broncos now lead the Browns 21-10.

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WATCH: Broncos FB Michael Burton scores vs. Browns

Michael Burton gives the Broncos a 14-10 lead over the Browns!

Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of Monday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page:

The score was set up by Nix’s 23-yard pass to wide receiver Troy Franklin:

At the time of publication, Denver leads Cleveland 14-10.

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WATCH: Broncos RB Javonte Williams scores vs. Browns

Javonte Williams gives the Broncos a 7-0 lead over the Browns!

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams scored on a two-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter/X page:

The score was set up by quarterback Bo Nix’s 16-yard pass to wide receiver Devaughn Vele:

Following the score, the Broncos now lead the Browns 7-0 in Q1.

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Broncos inactives: 6 players won’t play on ‘Monday Night Football’

Broncos inactives tonight: Zach Wilson, CB Riley Moss (knee), LB Drew Sanders, OL Nick Gargiulo, OT Frank Crum and DL Eyioma Uwazurike.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of six inactive players for Monday’s showdown with the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season.

The Broncos’ inactive players today are quarterback Zach Wilson*, cornerback Riley Moss (knee), linebacker Drew Sanders, guard/center Nick Gargiulo, offensive tackle Frank Crum and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike.

*Technically, Wilson is still available to play as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and primary backup Jarrett Stidham, but he’s on the inactive list and does not count against the game-day roster. Wilson can play if both Nix and Stidham are injured.

With Moss sidelined, Levi Wallace is expected to start across from Pat Surtain as the team’s No. 2 cornerback. Ja’Quan McMillian plays in the slot.

With the exception of Wilson, these inactive players are members of the 53-man roster who are not eligible to play against the Browns. They will be reactivated on Tuesday.

Broncos inactives vs. Browns

  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

Monday’s game will be nationally televised on ESPN. Playing at home, the Broncos are considered favorites in Week 13.

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What channel is the Broncos’ game against the Browns on today?

The Broncos’ game against the Browns tonight will be nationally televised on ESPN.

The Denver Broncos (7-5) are set to host the Cleveland Browns (3-8) on Monday Night Football in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:15 p.m. MT (8:15 p.m. ET).

The AFC showdown will be nationally televised on ESPN and available to stream on fuboTV (try it free). Unfortunately, there is no ManningCast scheduled for the Broncos-Browns game.

Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analyst) will call the game for ESPN with Lisa Salters reporting from the sideline.

On the radio, the game will be nationally broadcast on Westwood One and locally available on KOA Radio.

Fans in the orange areas on the map below will get the game on ESPN.

Ex-Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and ex-Denver defensive lineman Shelby Harris now play for Cleveland and they will return to Empower Field at Mile High on Monday.

The Broncos lead the all-time series against the Browns 25-7 and Denver is considered a home favorite in Week 13.

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Monday Night Football schedule: Is there a ‘ManningCast’ tonight?

There’s no ManningCast tonight, but Peyton and Eli will return for the Bengals-Cowboys game in Week 14.

Peyton and Eli Manning have returned for a fourth season of the ManningCast with the two former quarterbacks set to provide commentary for 11 weeks of Monday Night Football games this fall.

The brothers released a funny 10-minute musical to promote the upcoming ManningCast season in September. The 2024 slate will take a break tonight as the Broncos-Browns game will be televised on main ESPN, which is available to stream on fuboTV (try it free).

Peyton and Eli will welcome new guests on the program each week there is a ManningCast, and Bill Belichick will be featured on every episode this fall.

In addition to 10 weeks of regular-season action, Peyton and Eli will also provide commentary for a Wild Card game in January.

Check out the full schedule below.

ManningCast 2024 Schedule

NFL Week Date Game TV
1 Sept. 9 Jets @ 49ers ESPN2, ESPN+
2 Sept. 16 Falcons @ Eagles ESPN2
5 Oct. 7 Saints @ Chiefs ESPN2
6 Oct. 14 Bills @ Jets ESPN2
7 Oct. 21 Ravens @ Bucs ESPN2, ESPN+
8 Oct. 28 Giants @ Steelers ESPN2, ESPN+
9 Nov. 4 Bucs @ Chiefs ESPN2
11 Nov. 18 Texans @ Cowboys ESPN2
12 Nov. 25 Ravens @ Chargers ESPN2
14 Dec. 9 Bengals @ Cowboys ESPN2, ESPN+
Wild Card Jan. 13 TBD ESPN2, ESPN+

The ManningCast is televised on ESPN2. The primary MNF broadcast will continue to feature Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters on ESPN.

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Is Riley Moss playing today? Injury updates for Broncos CB

Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (knee) won’t play against the Browns tonight.

Denver Broncos second-year cornerback Riley Moss went down with a knee injury against the Las Vegas Raiders last week and he missed all three days of practice leading up to Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13. Here’s the latest on his status.

Riley Moss injury update

Moss was ruled out on Saturday afternoon and he won’t suit up against the Browns on Monday. He is the only player on Denver’s injury report who did not practice in any capacity last week.

How long will Riley Moss be out?

After the Raiders game last week, Broncos coach Sean Payton said “there was some thought” that Moss could have returned to the game. Payton also said the injury “wasn’t really serious.” After hosting the Browns on Monday, Denver will have a bye in Week 14 before hosting the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. That will give Moss an extra week to recover, so it seems possible that the cornerback could return in time to play against the Colts on Dec. 15.

Broncos cornerback depth chart

With Moss ruled out this week, Levi Wallace is expected to play as the team’s No. 2 cornerback across from Pat Surtain while Ja’Quan McMillian continues to play in the slot. The Broncos also have Damarri Mathis, Tremon Smith and Kris Abrams-Draine providing additional depth at cornerback.

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