"We've got a lot of work to do," tackle Mike McGlinchey said. "We've got a lot of games left to play to put ourselves in position … for the dance in January."

The Broncos have elevated a pair of players for Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

Defensive end Zach Allen was limited on Friday and is questionable for the game.

The Broncos are headed back to prime time.

Powers was a limited participant on Thursday after being held out of Wednesday's practice with a shoulder injury.

Plus, Bo Nix reacts to be naming AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Defensive end Zach Allen (not injury related - rest) and safety Brandon Jones (abdomen) were both limited in practice.

For the first time in franchise history, a Broncos rookie quarterback has earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

In the Broncos' 38-6 win, Nix completed 28-of-33 passes for 307 yards, four touchdowns and a 145.0 passer rating.

Shanahan is among the nine semifinalists that the Hall of Famer's Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee will consider Tuesday to advance as the singular Coach finalist, and his resume stacks up with the greats of the game.

In a 38-6 win over the Falcons, Nix completed 28-of-33 passes for 307 yards, four touchdowns and a 145.0 passer rating.

The Broncos' fourth-ranked defense stood tall against one of its toughest tests of the season.