"I thought it had a chance to be [special]," said Head Coach Sean Payton on Wednesday of Denver's rookie class.

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

Head Coach Sean Payton and his wife, Skylene, provided a donation to help build a playground for pediatric patients.  

Nix is the first Bronco to win the weekly award twice in one season since quarterback Tim Tebow in 2010, and he is the first Bronco to win the award in back-to-back weeks since running back Knowshon Moreno in 2009.

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.

In the Broncos' 38-6 win over the Falcons, Nix threw four touchdowns and completed more than 80 percent of his passes.

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

Simon Fletcher spent all 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Broncos and retired as the franchise's all-time sack leader.

Baldinger highlighted Denver's offensive execution, as well as the play of left tackle Garett Bolles and cornerbacks Ja'Quan McMillian and Pat Surtain II.

Bonitto's nine sacks this season are currently tied for the second most in the NFL.

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