Broncos End Season with Loss to Bills

The Denver Broncos' season concluded with a heavy 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round, despite an initial lead, marking their first playoff appearance since their 2015-16 Super Bowl-winning season and finishing with a 10-7 record. Head coach Sean Payton highlighted the fine margins between success and failure, expressing confidence in the team's future, especially against division rivals the Kansas City Chiefs, whom they defeated in their final regular-season game while the Chiefs rested key players. Broncos CEO Greg Penner echoed this confidence, aiming to win the division next year. Despite struggles against playoff teams, the Broncos showed promise, particularly with rookie quarterback Bo Nix and a leading defense. The Broncos view this season as a stepping stone, facing a challenging offseason with optimism for further improvements.