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Update: The Broncos secure first home win with a 19-17 victory over the Packers in Week 7.
The Denver Broncos will be looking for their first home win of the season against a soft Green Bay Packers team. However, Denver has lost to three “soft” teams at home already this season, so I wouldn’t exactly call this one a gimmie for Denver. Both teams definitely need a win today.
Kickoff is set for 2:25 p.m. Mile High time on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The game will air on CBS with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Trent Green (analyst) announcing. You can also check local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
Broncos vs. Packers game predictions
The spread on this game is basically a straight-up pick’em type deal. I was still feeling annoyed from the 16th straight loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week when I made this pick, so I obviously went with the Packers here. However, as the week went on I feel like this is a game Denver could - and should - win at home. I’ve been flip-flopping every day on this one.
Broncos vs. Packers in-game updates
It’s lit.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 22, 2023
Welcome to #BroncosCountry, @trvisXX! pic.twitter.com/4G8LhF7TzX
There are a lot of Packers fans here. A lot. It's 72 degrees with 9 mph winds out of the west for kickoff. #Denver7 #Broncos
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) October 22, 2023
Broncos introduce 12 players on their starting offense, as they give the individual-intro treatment to 5 O-linemen, 2 wide receivers, 2 tight ends, RB Javonte Williams, FB Michael Burton and QB Russell Wilson.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
Russell Wilson and Riley Dixon are the Broncos' representatives for the coin toss.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 22, 2023
First deep shot of the day from Russell Wilson is on the money to Courtland Sutton for 33 on third-and-8.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 22, 2023
Throw it , @SuttonCourtland will bring it ⬇️
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 22, 2023
: CBS pic.twitter.com/EqorBuMrP9
Broncos' offensive line with back-to-back huge holes for the running backs.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
Holding on Quinn Bailey erases a Broncos touchdown run
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Lutz FG is good 3-0, Broncos.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) October 22, 2023
Broncos go with a third-down package that includes Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper, Baron Browning and Drew Sanders. Cooper was inside, with Browning and Bonitto on the edges.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
Broncos get the three-and-out.
Rookie tight end Luke Musgrave gives the Packers a first down
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
What a rush by Baron Browning
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) October 22, 2023
False start, Packers.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
Punt time.
WOW: Somehow this was called a false start on the #Packers and not encroachment by the #Broncos
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 22, 2023
Green Bay was NOT happy pic.twitter.com/Q7dyTVeRTl
Packers get called for defensive holding which adds five yards on to a Jaleel McLaughlin run
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Javonte Williams ALMOST with a 60-yard touchdown.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
Still a good run for a first down.
Samaje Perine sheds a tackle and runs for 19 yards
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
After one quarter ...
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) October 22, 2023
Broncos: 18 plays, 128 yards, 7.1 yards per play.
Packers: 8 plays, 24 yards, 3 yards per play.
Mike Shanahan is here as guest of Greg Penner, watching the game from owner’s box. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) October 22, 2023
Big day already for Courtland Sutton, who has been precise with his routes. Cleared lots of space on that slant route and made it an easy pitch for Wilson.
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) October 22, 2023
Broncos mastering the move at ease in the open field and settle for 3 points in the red zone offense
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) October 22, 2023
Man, this Packers offense is brutal to watch
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
Brandon Johnson SO close to an incredible one-handed bobble catch.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
But Packers called for pass interference.
Mims' sparkling yards-per-touch will crater after after an 11-yard loss on a double reverse. #Broncos' trickeration this year has really only gone bad or cataclysmic.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) October 22, 2023
Broncos in second-and-31 after a holding penalty on Garett Bolles.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
Jaleel McLaughlin should get more touches.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
Awesome run for 23 yards on 2nd-and-31.
By accepting the Bolles penalty — and then allowing Jaleel McLaughlin to take off for 23 yards — the Packers turned third-and-15 into third-and-8.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
The #Broncos have given up on average 440.3 yards per game this season.
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) October 22, 2023
The #Packers have a total of... 34 yards of offense.
AJ Dillon, a large human, just had a meeting with Alex Singleton, also a large human.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Aaron Jones with another first down on third down
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Broncos are up 9-0, but it feels like it should be a larger lead. We'll see if they can avoid their second half struggles in this one.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
On third down and 6, Jordan Love scrambles for a first down
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Packers break out the trick play...
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
And they are close to scoring.
Not ideal.
Anders Carlson boots a 29-yard field goal. #Broncos up 9-3.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) October 22, 2023
This is the best we have seen Javonte look since coming back from injury
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Javonte Williams is RUNNING with authority today. #Broncos offense is averaging well over seven yards per carry.
— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) October 22, 2023
Touchdown, Broncos — Wilson to Sutton.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
That’s just the Broncos’ second third-quarter touchdown this season. They also had a third-quarter TD against Chicago, which, of course, is the Broncos’ only previous win this season.
16-3, Denver.
A touchdown by #Broncos WR Courtland Sutton give them a 16-3 lead over the #Packerspic.twitter.com/hMbGDCDYsS
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
oh my gosh.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
Pat Surtain ALMOST had an interception, but instead, it turn into a Packers touchdown.
TOUCHDOWN Packers. Romeo Doubs hauls in the catch as the tie goes to the receiver.#Broncos: 16#Packers: 10
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Kareem Jackson head hunting again
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Kareem Jackson is EJECTED.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
Second ejection of the season for K-Jack.
The hit that got #Broncos Kareem Jackson ejected pic.twitter.com/XzLYYNBdRi
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 22, 2023
Broncos have used two timeouts on defense this half.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 22, 2023
9:17 left, down to one timeout remaining.
Do the #Broncos have the worst luck in football right now? #BroncosCountry | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/mMT1Qdd0a6
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 22, 2023
Wil Lutz connects from 52 yards out, and the Broncos retake the lead.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) October 22, 2023
19-17, Denver. 3:50 to play.
Two-minute warning.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
Packers have the ball on the Broncos 44.
Broncos lead 19-17.
DRAMA.
MASSIVE interception by PJ Locke.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) October 22, 2023
Broncos ball with 1:40 left. Packers only have one timeout.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 22, 2023
: CBS pic.twitter.com/fWPOZx32yJ
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