The Denver Broncos' 9-2 start to the 2025 season apparently hasn't been enough to make all NFL insiders a believer in second-year quarterback Bo Nix.

ESPN stats show that the Broncos are responsible for the NFL's third-ranked defense in points (17.5) and yards allowed (274.4) per game. Denver is also tied for 16th with an average of 23.4 points scored per game and 17th with an average of 213.0 passing yards per contest.

The Denver Broncos not only have the best record in the AFC West, but also the best record in the NFL as they enter their Week 12 bye. The Broncos took the top spot in the AFC over the New England Patriots, while the NFC is led by the Philadelphia Eagles, whom Denver beat in Week 5. Let's take a look at the AFC playoff picture entering Week 12.

NFL.com named Broncos assistant Davis Webb a top young head-coach candidate. Here’s how his rise could impact the Broncos.

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question. Who are your Broncos MVP candidates at the halfway point of the season?

John Elway trying to throw a deep pass to Randy Moss against Pat Surtain II? Steve Atwater tackling Saquon Barkley? Quinn Meinerz blocking William “the Refrigerator” Perry?

On "The Insiders," NFL.com Columnist Jeffri Chadiha breaks down why he thinks the Denver Broncos are the best team in the AFC West.

Photos from the Denver Broncos game against division rival Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Denver won 22-19.