Joe Theismann explains how roughing the passer calls have changed
Former QB Joe Theismann weighs in on today’s NFL and how roughing calls have changed over the years.
The Mile High City has the higher ground.
While that might not be shocking to read, it certainly is in the NFL landscape. The Denver Broncos are atop the league’s standings, posting a 9-2 record through 11 weeks.
Their most recent victory over the Kansas City Chiefs has given the Broncos a leg up on the competition to claim the AFC West crown for the first time since 2015. Now they focus their attention towards the stretch run and, perhaps, the top seed in the AFC.
It hasn’t been an easy season for Bo Nix and, especially, the Denver offense. There are signs of life, however, which make Sean Payton’s team a dangerous one going forward.
A much-needed week off could provide a chance to reset, which might make all the difference.
Here’s what to know about Week 12.
Are the Broncos playing today?
The Broncos are not playing on Nov. 23.
Denver is on its bye in Week 12, along with the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders. The Broncos will return to action in Week 13 when they visit the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 12 bye
The Broncos are one of four teams on a bye in Week 12 and one of two in the AFC West:
Denver BroncosLos Angeles ChargersMiami DolphinsWashington CommandersBroncos 2025 scheduleNFL Week 12 schedule
Thursday, Nov. 20
Sunday, Nov. 23
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m.New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.New York Giants at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m.Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m.Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m.Jacksonville Jaguars at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m.Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m.Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m.Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, 4:25 p.m.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams, 8:20 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 24