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History suggests the Broncos’ setback against Jacksonville may serve as a reset, following a trend seen among many Super Bowl winners.
In a sign of how quickly fortunes can flip in the parity-filled NFL, the Denver Broncos now boast one of the league's best defenses, a QB it believes in and an 11-game winning streak.
Denver is currently on a 10 game winning streak. The last time they were on such a streak was 2015, when they won Super Bowl 50.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' sixth consecutive win ended Denver's 11-win streak and should put the Jags in the Super Bowl Contender Conversation.
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 21: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix (10) have a word before a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. | Dustin Bradford / Icon Sportswire / Imago
The Seahawks may have beaten the Rams in Week 16, but Los Angeles remains the Super Bowl favorite. Steph Chambers / The unpredictable NFL season continued with a wild Week 16. Losses by the No. 1 playoff seed from both conferences showed how there’s no runaway Super Bowl favorite with only two weeks left in the regular season.
The Broncos lost a potential playoff preview against the Jaguars, but they can still win the AFC and get to the Super Bowl.