Denver Broncos hire former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi to run special teams
The Denver Broncos have hired former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their new special teams coordinatorFEBRUARY 15
WIL LUTZ
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100% PAT
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100% PAT
Denver Broncos fire special teams coach Ben Kotwica
Ben Kotwica is out after two years as Sean Payton's special teams coordinator in DenverJANUARY 17
What are the 10 most memorable 'doinks' of all time?
Football is a game of inches, especially for kickers. These are the top 10 doinks in NFL history.JANUARY 15
Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix learns difficult, but valuable lesson in losing playoff debut against Bills
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix got his playoff debut off to a great start by completing a 43-yard touchdown pass to former college teammate Troy FranklinJANUARY 13
Finishes excellent regular season Lutz finished the 2023 regular season with 31 total field goals made on 34 attempts while connecting on all 49 of his extra-point tries.
Impact Lutz had his best statistical season in Denver in 2024. The veteran kicker finished the season with a 91 percent field goal percentage, the second-highest mark of his career. Lutz remains under contract in 2025 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2026. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the 30-year-old will look to build off the momentum of a stellar 2024 campaign as a key contributor to Denver's success.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect in season finale Lutz made his only field-goal attempt, from 33 yards, and all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-0 win over the Chiefs.
Impact The veteran capped off a regular season in which he hit all 46 extra-point attempts and 31-of-34 field-goal tries. Now, he'll get a chance to kick for Denver in the playoffs as the franchise breaks an eight-year postseason drought with a wild-card matchup against the Bills on Sunday.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos are delighted to be back in the playoffs but they insist their goal wasn't just getting here
The Denver Broncos are relieved to end their long playoff drought but they're anything but satisfiedJANUARY 6
Broncos Announce Wil Lutz Historic Achievement During Chiefs Game The Denver kicker matched a franchise legend as the team clinched a playoff spot.
JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs' reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season
The Denver Broncos are back in the playoffs for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 seasonJANUARY 6
The Broncos can end their 8-year playoff drought with a win over the Chiefs' backups
The Denver Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since beating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 seasonJANUARY 2
Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches' curious calls in waning minutes
Curious calls by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris backfired in Week 18 and put their rookie quarterbacks and teams in precarious p...DECEMBER 31, 2024
Hits lone field-goal attempt Lutz made his only field-goal attempt and converted all three of his extra-point tries during the Broncos' 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals on Saturday.
Impact Lutz opened the scoring Saturday with a 30-yard field goal early in the first quarter to give the Broncos the early lead. The veteran kicker has been perfect over his last six games and has missed just three field-goal attempts for the season. Lutz will need to be on form in Cincinnati's must-win game against Kansas City in Week 18.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
K Wil Lutz connects on 30-yard field goal | Broncos at Bengals Kicker Wil Lutz makes a 30-yard field goal to give the Broncos an early lead over the Bengals.
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Stays perfect vs. Chargers Lutz made both field goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries during Thursday's 34-27 defeat to the Chargers.
Impact Lutz kept his field-goal streak going against the Chargers, nailing both of his attempts and tacking on three XPAs. The veteran boot has been a consistent option for Denver so far this season, providing some relief in games where the offense hasn't gotten going like in the second half versus Los Angeles. He's now converted 29 of 32 field-goal attempts and hasn't missed a kick since Week 10.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27
Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapp...DECEMBER 20, 2024
Steady in win Lutz made his only field-goal try and converted all four of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 31-13 win versus the Colts.
Impact Lutz only got one opportunity to kick a field goal in Week 15, but he was true from 44 yards out in the third quarter to cut Indianapolis' lead to 13-10. He's tied for sixth in the league in made field goals this season heading into a Week 16 tilt against the Chargers.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth
The Denver Broncos overcame Bo Nix's first three-interception game of his rookie season by collecting five takeaways that propelled them to a 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts...DECEMBER 16, 2024
Bills' letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in loss to Rams are all too familiar
The Buffalo Bills' latest letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams are seemingly all too familiar for a team seeking to change...DECEMBER 9, 2024
Broncos head into bye on three-game winning streak and chasing first playoff spot since 2015 season
Even on a night when it was getting shredded by Jameis Winston, Denver's defense found a way to bail out the BroncosDECEMBER 3, 2024
Perfect streak continues Lutz made both of his field-goal attempts while also converting all five of his extra-point tries in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns.
Impact Lutz remained perfect Monday, connecting on field goals from 27 and 36 yards out against Cleveland. With the Broncos able to find the end zone five times in the contest, the veteran kicker matched a season high in extra-point tries, making all five of his attempts. After another solid performance, Lutz has now made 89.7 percent of his field goals this season. The 30-year-old will look to extend his three-game streak of 20 consecutive made kicks when the Broncos return from their Week 14 bye to square off against the Colts on Dec. 15.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
McMillian's pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32
Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception for a game-sealing 44-yard touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and the Denver Broncos spoiled career-best performances by Cleveland quarterbac...DECEMBER 3, 2024
Ex-teammates Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton are on hot streaks as Browns visit Broncos Monday night
The Cleveland Browns are seeking just their second victory in Denver in their past nine tries when they visit the Broncos on Monday nightNOVEMBER 27, 2024
Broncos K Wil Lutz named AFC special teams player of the week Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has been named AFC special teams player of the week after his performance against the Raiders, the NFL announced Wed...
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM
Perfect once again Lutz made all five of his field-goal attempts while also converting on both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.
Impact Lutz had his best game of the 2024 campaign Sunday, accounting for 17 of the Broncos' 29 points against the Raiders. The veteran kicker saw ample opportunities due to Denver's offense stalling in scoring range multiple times throughout the contest. With his impressive performance in Week 12, Lutz has now connected on 89 percent of his field goals this season, ranking him among the league's most accurate kickers. The 30-year-old will look to keep his perfect streak going in Week 13 when the Broncos host the Browns.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
K Wil Lutz makes 54-yard FG | Broncos at Raiders Wil Lutz kicks his third field goal of the half against the Raiders.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
