Updated Jan. 4,2026,2:22 p.m. MT
For the final time this season,the Denver broncos wore their lovely throwback uniform against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.
NFL teams are allowed to wear alternate/throwback uniforms up to four times per season. Denver previously wore its alternate blue jersey on Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, and its throwback look against the Dallas Cowboys (Week 8) and Las Vegas Raiders (Week 10). They whent 3-0 in those contests.
Denver unveiled a new uniform wardrobe last year, and the NFL relaxed its rules this offseason, allowing teams to wear alternate helmets with non-alterate jerseys. That change allowed the Broncos to wear their alternate white helmet with its standard away white jersey in a Christmas Day win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17.
Here’s a sampling of how twitter reacted to the 1977-inspired throwback uniform worn against the Chargers on Sunday.
NFL Quarterback Rankings, Broncos News, and 2025 Schedule Updates
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Here’s a roundup of the latest NFL news, including quarterback rankings based on Total QBR, updates on the Denver Broncos’ playoff injury situation, a look ahead to the 2025 schedule, and more.
NFL Quarterbacks Ranked by Total QBR (week 18)
Recent analysis has focused on quarterback performance,specifically using ESPN’s Total QBR metric. ESPN’s Total QBR aims to provide a more thorough evaluation of quarterback performance than traditional stats, factoring in context and contribution to scoring. While final rankings will evolve with playoff performance, here’s a snapshot of where quarterbacks stood after Week 18 (as of January 4, 2026 – note: rankings are dynamic and change frequently). It’s vital to note that specific rankings are constantly updated, so this represents a point-in-time view.
* Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys): Leading the league in total QBR.
* Brock purdy (San francisco 49ers): Consistently ranked among the top quarterbacks.
* Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills): A perennial contender, showcasing strong performance.
* Lamar Jackson (baltimore Ravens): A dynamic player with a high QBR.
* Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles): Demonstrated strong QBR throughout the season.
* Bo Nix (Denver broncos): The rookie quarterback showed promise,with a respectable QBR for a first-year player. (specific ranking will vary based on final data).
Note: QBR rankings are subject to change and are available on ESPN’s NFL page.
Broncos Can Activate Two More players from IR for Playoffs
The Denver Broncos have the opportunity to bolster their roster as they head into the NFL playoffs. Teams are allowed to designate up to two players per season to return from Injured Reserve (IR) after Week 14. NFL rules regarding IR dictate that these players must practice for a specified period before being activated. This provides the Broncos with versatility to potentially add key players to their playoff run. Specific players eligible for activation haven’t been officially announced as of January 4, 2026, but speculation centers around players who sustained injuries earlier in the season.
Denver Broncos 2025 Schedule
Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the Denver Broncos’ 2025 schedule. The NFL typically releases the full schedule in May. NFL Schedule Release Details The 2025 schedule will feature the standard 17-game format, including games against all three AFC West opponents (Kansas city Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers) twice each. The remaining games will be determined based on interconference matchups and the previous season’s standings.Key factors influencing the schedule include:
* Divisional Games: Always a priority, ensuring twice-yearly matchups within the AFC West.
* Interconference Play: Games against teams from the NFC, rotating opponents annually.
* Prime-Time Slots: The NFL strategically places popular teams and compelling matchups in prime-time slots (sunday Night football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football).
* Strength of Schedule: The Broncos’ schedule difficulty will be influenced by the records of their opponents in the 2024 season.
NFL Quarterbacks Ranked Oldest to Youngest
Here’s a ranking of NFL starting quarterbacks from oldest to youngest (as of January 4, 2026). Age is a critically important factor in quarterback performance, with experience frequently enough balancing with physical decline.
* Tom Brady (Retired): while retired, historically the oldest starting QB.
* Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets): (Age 41)
* Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles rams): (Age 36)
* Drew Brees (Retired): Historically a prominent older QB.
* Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs): (Age 28)
* Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills): (Age 28)
* Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles): (Age 25)
* Bo Nix (Denver Broncos): (Age 23) – One of the youngest starting quarterbacks in the league.
Note: Ages are approximate and based on current information as of January 4,2026.Starting quarterback status can change.
Broncos Ownership Group
The Denver Broncos are now under the ownership of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group. Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group led by Rob Walton (son of Walmart founder Sam Walton), his daughter Carrie Walton Penner, and Greg Penner. The group completed the purchase of the team in August 2022 after a bidding process following the sale initiated by the late Pat Bowlen. The new ownership has committed to investing in the team and the Denver community.
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