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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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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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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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Broncos CB Riley Moss ruled out for ‘MNF’ vs. Browns

Broncos CB Riley Moss (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Browns.

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (knee) has been ruled out for a Monday Night Football clash with the Cleveland Browns after missing all three days of practice this week.

Elsewhere on the team’s final injury report, wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) is listed as questionable for Week 13. Reynolds would need to be activated from injured reserve in order to play on Monday.

Denver quarterback Bo Nix (back) has no injury designation.

The team’s final injury report is listed below. DNP = did not participate.

Player Thur Fri Sat Game Status
DL Zach Allen (ankle) Full Full Full
DB Brandon Jones (abdomen) Full Full Full
DB P.J. Locke (thumb) Full Full Full
WR Josh Reynolds (hand) Full Full Full Questinoable
DL John Franklin-Myers (shoulder) Limited Full Full
QB Bo Nix (back) Limited Full Full
CB Riley Moss (knee) DNP DNP DNP Out

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

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Bo Nix ‘good to go,’ Riley Moss held out at Broncos practice Friday

Broncos CB Riley Moss (knee) did not practice Friday but QB Bo Nix (back) said he is “good to go.”

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (knee) remained sidelined on Friday when the team held their first full-speed practice of the week, giving him an uncertain status for a Monday Night Football clash with the Cleveland Browns in Week 13.

Meanwhile, quarterback Bo Nix (back) said he’s “good to go” and “ready to roll” after Friday’s practice session.

The team’s complete Friday injury report is listed below. DNP = did not participate.

Player Thur Fri Sat Game Status
DL Zach Allen (ankle) Full Full
DB Brandon Jones (abdomen) Full Full
DB P.J. Locke (thumb) Full Full
WR Josh Reynolds (hand) Full Full
DL John Franklin-Myers (shoulder) Limited Full
QB Bo Nix (back) Limited Full
CB Riley Moss (knee) DNP DNP

Denver will practice again on Saturday before releasing a final injury report with statuses for Monday’s clash with the Browns on Dec. 2.

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Bo Nix limited, Riley Moss DNP on Broncos’ estimated injury report

Broncos CB Riley Moss (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Denver’s estimated injury report Thursday. QB Bo Nix (back) was limited.

The Denver Broncos held a walk-through practice on Thursday and released an estimated injury report that listed quarterback Bo Nix (back) as limited and cornerback Riley Moss (knee) as a non-participant.

Broncos defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (shoulder) was also limited. Everyone else listed — including defensive lineman Zach Allen (ankle) — fully participated in Thursday’s session. Allen missed Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and was spotted in a walking boot.

View the team’s complete Thanksgiving injury report below. DNP = did not participate.

Player Thur Fri Sat Game Status
DL Zach Allen (ankle) Full
DB Brandon Jones (abdomen) Full
DB P.J. Locke (thumb) Full
WR Josh Reynolds (hand) Full
DL John Franklin-Myers (shoulder) Limited
QB Bo Nix (back) Limited
CB Riley Moss (knee) DNP

Denver will practice again on Friday and Saturday before releasing a final injury report with statuses for a Monday Night Football showdown with the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 2.

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5 Broncos players who deserve to make the 2025 Pro Bowl

These five Denver Broncos players should make the Pro Bowl this season.

Fan voting for the 2025 Pro Bowl opened on Monday and the Denver Broncos have five players who deserve to make the All-Star game.

Here’s a quick list of the Broncos players who should receive an invite to Florida following the regular season.

1. CB Pat Surtain: PS2 has allowed just 142 passing yards this season, fewest in the NFL among qualified cornerbacks. Add in three interceptions (including a 100-yard pick-six) and Surtain should be a lock.

2. G Quinn Meinerz: He delivers pancake blocks seemingly every week. Meinerz is overdue for his first career Pro Bowl nod.

3. DL Zach Allen: He’s currently sidelined with a heel injury, but Allen still leads defensive linemen with 52 pressures this season. Allen has dominated this fall, totaling 21 quarterback hits, 12 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and five sacks through 11 games.

4. OLB Nik Bonitto: The first Broncos to record double-digit sacks since 2018, Bonitto is in contention to lead the NFL in sacks this season.

5. WR Courtland Sutton: His 744 receiving yards rank in the top four in the AFC, as do his five receiving touchdowns. Sutton has been a reliable WR1 for rising rookie quarterback Bo Nix.

Honorable mentions: CB Riley Moss, K Wil Lutz, OLB Jonathon Cooper, CB Ja’Quan McMillian, DB Brandon Jones, LT Garett Bolles, QB Bo Nix, KR/PR Marvin Mims and ST Tremon Smith.

Fans can vote for the Pro Bowl through Dec. 23. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Feb. 2.

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Broncos DL Zach Allen was in a walking boot Sunday, but he ‘should be fine’

Broncos DL Zach Allen was spotted in a walking boot on Sunday, but coach Sean Payton said he “should be fine.”

After being limited at practice last Wednesday with a “veteran rest day” designation, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen fully participated on Thursday. Allen was then limited on Friday and the team added “heel” to his injury designation and listed him as questionable for Week 12.

Allen ended up being inactive on Sunday and he was spotted at the Las Vegas Raiders game wearing a walking boot on his right foot. Despite the seemingly alarming appearance of that boot, Broncos coach Sean Payton downplayed Allen’s injury during his Monday conference call.

“We should be fine there,” Payton told reporters, via Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post. “I’m not going to hit any injuries today. But we should be fine there.”

Elsewhere on the injury front, Denver cornerback Riley Moss left Sunday’s game with a knee injury. After the game, Payton said, “Fortunately, it wasn’t really serious.” The cornerback has an MCL injury, but the severity is not yet known.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix also appeared to be in some pain in the second half and his waist area was wrapped on the sideline. Nix finished the game, and neither he nor Payton has addressed any potential injury. We’ll see if he shows up on the injury report later this week.

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Injury updates for Broncos CB Riley Moss after Raiders game

Broncos CB Riley Moss is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Story update: Broncos CB Riley Moss (knee) missed all three days of practice this week and has been ruled out for a Monday Night Football clash with the Cleveland Browns in Week 13. See our original post below.

Denver Broncos second-year cornerback Riley Moss left Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders with a knee injury in the second quarter and was later ruled out in the third quarter. We will be tracking Moss injury updates on this page in the coming days.

Riley Moss injury update

After the game, Broncos coach Sean Payton indicated that it does not appear to be a serious injury. “Fortunately, it wasn’t really serious with Riley,” Payton said after a 29-19 win. “It’s an MCL. I’m not going to give anything. We’ll see how next week is. There was some thought he could go back in. We’ll see where it’s at.” That’s certainly a positive update.

How long will Riley Moss be out?

The fact that the team considered putting Moss back in the game on Sunday seems like a very good sign, but it remains to be seen if he will be available to play against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in Week 13. We’ll know more about Moss’ status when the team returns to practice later this week and begins releasing injury updates.

Broncos cornerback depth chart

Levi Wallace filled in for Moss against the Raiders and he would likely start if Moss has to miss any games. Wallace and Pat Surtain played as the team’s outside cornerbacks with Ja’Quan McMillian playing in the slot. Denver also has Damarri Mathis, Tremon Smith and Kris Abrams-Draine at cornerback.

Moss, 24, has eight pass breakups and one interception this season.

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Bo Nix makes history again as Broncos defeat Raiders 29-19

The Broncos defeated the Raiders on Sunday and Bo Nix now holds the franchise record for the most TD passes by a rookie in team history.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 29-19 on Sunday afternoon, securing their first-ever win at Allegiant Stadium. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix broke another record in the victory.

With two touchdown passes on Sunday, Nix now holds Denver’s rookie record for the most touchdown passes (16) in a season (with five games remaining).

The Broncos opened the scoring late in the first quarter with a 38-yard Wil Lutz field goal to take a 3-0 lead. After that, the Raiders returned a kickoff 59 yards and quarterback Gardner Minshew later threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Ameer Abdullah to make it 7-3. Lutz answered that with a 53-yard field goal to close the deficit to 7-6.

Las Vegas converted a fake punt on the next drive with a 34-yard pass from punter AJ Cole to linebacker Divine Deablo. That set up a 34-yard Daniel Carlson field goal that extended the Raiders lead to 10-6. After that, Lutz converted a 54-yard field goal to make it 10-9. Cole then kicked a 34-yard field goal to give Las Vegas a 13-9 lead going into halftime.

Momentum swung Denver’s way in the third quarter when safety Brandon Jones intercepted a Minshew pass. That set up quarterback Bo Nix’s 18-yard touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton to take a 16-13 lead.

Lutz added a 45-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to make it 19-13. Carlson matched that with a 53-yard field goal to draw the Raiders within three, 19-16. Later in the fourth, Nix threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Sutton to extend the lead to 26-16. Carlson then kicked a 22-yarder to make it 26-19.

Minshew suffered a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter, then the Broncos got the ball back after Desmond Ridder was sacked and fumbled the ball, essentially sealing the game. Lutz added a 33-yard field goal after that turnover to secure a 29-19 lead, which held as the final score.

Denver cornerback Riley Moss suffered a knee injury late in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half. Nix also seemed to be bothered by some kind of issue in the second half and his waist area was wrapped on the sideline.

Up next for the Broncos is a Monday Night Football home game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13.

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