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Payton: Broncos' 2025 One-Score Wins Unlikely to Repeat
28 May
Summary
- Broncos achieved 11 wins in one-score games in 2025.
- Coach Sean Payton acknowledges difficulty repeating this success.
- Denver faces a tough schedule and high expectations for 2026.
The Denver Broncos achieved an impressive 11-2 record in one-score games during the 2025 season, a performance that tied an NFL record for most such victories in a single year. This success contributed significantly to their overall 14-3 record in 2025, highlighted by 12 comeback wins.
Quarterback Bo Nix was a key player in these close matchups, with coach Sean Payton noting the team's increased confidence in tight situations. Payton attributed this to positive experiences in critical games, suggesting that past successes in close contests build the belief that they can win future ones.
However, Payton also indicated that repeating such extraordinary luck in one-score games for the 2026 season is statistically improbable. He acknowledged the difficulty of consistently winning close games, especially with a challenging 2026 schedule ahead. Despite these statistical odds, the Broncos are setting high expectations for the upcoming season, focusing on winning the AFC West and securing a favorable playoff seeding.
