9 months ago
Broncos clinch playoff berth with 34-26 win over Packers
The Denver Broncos won their 11th straight game by beating the Green Bay Packers 34-26.
Bo Nix, the Broncos' quarterback, threw four touchdown passes, which is the most he's ever thrown in a game.
The Broncos' defense did a great job in the second half, stopping the Packers from scoring many points.
Unfortunately, the Packers lost their star player, Micah Parsons, to a knee injury.
The Broncos have now secured a spot in the playoffs and are in a good position to get the top seed in their conference.
The Packers, on the other hand, are now a half-game behind the Chicago Bears in their division.
Both teams had some players get hurt during the game.
Bo Nix threw four touchdown passes, tying his career high, to lead the Broncos to a 34-26 win over the Packers.
The Broncos' defense held the Packers to just one touchdown in four red zone trips, with Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss recording their first interceptions of the season.
Micah Parsons left the game with a knee injury in the third quarter, and several other players were injured on both sides.
The Broncos clinched a playoff berth and moved a game ahead of New England for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
The Packers fell a half-game behind Chicago ahead of their upcoming game against the Bears.
- Who
- Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers
- What
- NFL game resulting in a 34-26 win for the Broncos
- Where
- Denver
- When
- Sunday
- Why
- Regular season NFL matchup with playoff implications
Key facts
- Teams
- Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers
- Final Score
- 34-26
- Broncos Record
- 12-2
- Packers Record
- 9-4-1
- Key Players
- Bo Nix, Micah Parsons, Jordan Love, Pat Surtain II, Riley Moss
- Injuries
- Micah Parsons (knee), R.J. Harvey (rib), Josh Whyle (concussion), Zach Tom (knee), Justin Strnad (ankle), Brandon Jones (pectoral)
- Next Game
- Packers at Chicago next Sunday
