The Broncos finally ousted the Kansas City Chiefs from the top of their division, but the work has only just begun for Denver.
Sunday, the Rockies club (11-2) led from start to finish against Las Vegas, en route to a 10th straight victory.
The Chiefs lost, which means that for the first time in 10 years, others other than them will sweep the AFC West section – Denver or the Los Angeles Chargers.
“We are in ‘unfinished business’ mode,” said Broncos head coach Sean Payton. I am aware that there will be new section champions, but what is more important is to prepare well for the future. »
Four wins in four games would give the Broncos the lead in the entire AFC (breaking the deadlock with the Patriots would go in their favor).
Only Denver has a perfect home record, and three of their last four games will be held in Colorado. The rivals will be formidable, on the other hand.
Two section leaders first emerge – the Packers (9-3-1) and the Jaguars (9-4) – before games in Kansas City and against the Chargers.
In Week 3, Los Angeles outlasted California 23-20.
Also, the Broncos haven’t won at Arrowhead Stadium since 2015.
“We are confident while respecting all our opponents,” Payton said.
“You must first have the mentality of having three good days of training – many believe that this is actually where you win. I would also say that we better understand the fine margin between a gain and a setback. »
Sunday in Las Vegas, rookie RJ Harvey provided 75 yards of rushing, including a touchdown.
Bo Nix and company orchestrated three very long drives, the first of which went 81 yards in 14 plays, spanning eight minutes and 54 seconds.
There were also 86 yards in 14 plays (9:13), as well as 85 yards in 19 plays (10:17).
The Broncos’ winning streak is their longest since 2012, when they had 11 wins.
Sunday, the Broncos will host the Packers who have just moved to the top of their section, the result of a fourth victory in a row.
