The Broncos’ three-month gallop through the NFL schedule hit adversity Sunday in a 34-20 loss to Indianapolis.
The league’s longest winning streak? Finished at 11 games.
The league’s longest home winning streak? Gone, too, of course.
Denver’s grip on control in the AFC? In tact, but not with quite as much force.
Here are 7 thoughts after a Week 16 that saw Sean Payton’s team falter and the screws tighten considerably.