The Denver Broncos' 2024 season concluded in disappointing fashion, falling 31-7 to the Buffalo Bills in the Wildcard Round of the NFL playoffs. This outcome underscored a season filled with missed opportunities, as the Broncos struggled to capitalize on critical moments. From notable drops by Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin to a missed field goal from Wil Lutz, the team’s inexperience was glaring against a seasoned Bills squad. Despite a successful fake punt play by head coach Sean Payton, the Broncos could not convert that momentum into points.

Offensively, the Broncos were ineffective on the ground, managing just 79 rushing yards, with rookie quarterback Bo Nix accounting for a significant portion of that total. The Broncos' running backs collectively performed poorly, which highlighted issues with both the offensive line and play-calling strategies. Defensively, they allowed 210 rushing yards while struggling to contain the Bills, who dominated the time of possession. Nix displayed promise with a touchdown pass to Franklin, but ultimately the Broncos fell short, revealing the need for offseason improvements.