Denver Broncos: Sunday night game vs. Kansas City is biggest in years
Fans of the Denver Broncos have been treated to the team playing in some big games over the years. But there have not been many big games for some time now.
Following the team’s victory in Super Bowl 50 and the subsequent retirement of Peyton Manning, the Broncos have become one of the league’s also-rans, much to the chagrin of the diehard fan base.
The team has tried many different approaches, mostly at the quarterback position, and though the 2021 season has certainly seen some ups and downs, the Broncos suddenly find themselves in a position to play in a big game.
The Broncos are right in the thick of the AFC playoff race despite some terribly disappointing performances this season, but they are also right in the thick of the race to see who claims the AFC West crown.
The Kansas City Chiefs, who have won the division in each of the last five seasons, sit atop the division with a 7-4 record. At 6-5, the Broncos are just one game back.
The game between the Chiefs and Broncos has already been flexed into the Sunday Night Football timeslot for Week 13, putting it in a national spotlight. That alone gives it that “big game” feel.
But a win would put the Broncos in first place in the division. When was the last time fans could say that?
To do so, the Broncos will have to overcome a lot.
It has been nearly 5 years since the Broncos played a game this big
The Chiefs have been exposed this season but as of late, have certainly begun to get their mojo back. On top of that, the Chiefs have beaten the Broncos 11 times in a row dating back to 2015. Manning was the last Broncos quarterback to beat them.
If the Broncos were able to end that streak while also claiming the division lead in the same night, it could be a boost that could resonate the rest of the season.
Games within the division are always big. Games in primetime television slots are always big. This is a huge game for the Broncos.
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In fact, this is the biggest and most important game the Broncos have played since February 7, 2016 – the date of Super Bowl 50.