Broncos Lose Star RB J.K. Dobbins to Season-Ending Injury
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The season-ending loss of starting running back J.K. Dobbins has shaken things up on the Denver Broncos' roster. Not long after the news that Dobbins was headed to injured reserve hit the wire, the Broncos waived veteran wide receiver Trent Sherfield, per 9NEWS ' Mike Klis.
The Denver Broncos have released wide receiver Trent Sherfield just before their Week 11 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. This may be seen as a surprising move by some, but the team bringing Lil'Jordan Humphrey back this week indicated that it could be a possibility.
That year, the Broncos had 50 sacks in 14 games. This year, they’re four sacks away from having 50 in 11. Via NBC Sports research, the Broncos can join the 1967 Raiders (61), the 1989 Vikings (53), and the 1987 Bears (51) as the only teams with 50 or more sacks in the first eleven games of a season.
Running back Isiah Pacheco appears set to miss the pivotal game with an injury, but wider receiver Xavier Worth.y is expected to play. The status of left tackle Josh Simmons, returning to the team after an absence due to a personal matter, was still question mark as of Friday.
The Broncos need a win to improve to 57-73 overall and 38-28 at home in the all-time series versus the Chiefs. This game is at Empower Field at Mile High, and if the Broncos win, not only will it extend their home winning streak to 11 straight, but it would also give them their eight straight victory this season.
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The Denver Broncos have lived on the edge throughout the 2025 season, waiting until the final moments of a game to pull out a victory. The Broncos currently hold an 8-2 record and are on a seven-game winning streak ahead of their first matchup against the reigning AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs.