Denver Broncos seek to reduce high volume of one-score games in 2026

The Denver Broncos enter the 2026 season aiming to avoid regression following a 2025 campaign that included a historic 11-2 record in one-score games. This mark tied the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs for the most one-score wins in a single season. Head coach Sean Payton has emphasized a need for better execution earlier in contests to prevent similar nail-biting finishes. Quarterback Bo Nix recorded seven game-winning drives and five fourth-quarter comebacks throughout the previous season, but the organization prefers to control games rather than rely on late-game heroics. All-Pro guard Quinn Meinerz noted that the team understands the difficulty of repeating such a trend and is focusing on faster offensive starts during camp. The team faces a challenging schedule as it attempts to shift its tactical approach toward securing leads earlier.

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