Prentice rejoined the Broncos this August after veteran fullback Michael Burton and reserve tight end Nate Adkins (who often functioned as a blocker) were lost to injury. The 28-year-old was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster in September; he's since appeared in each of Denver's 12 regular-season contests.

Instead, the Broncos have signed Sincere McCormick to their practice squad. It remains to be seen who the team will release from their practice squad to make room for him, but that player could be diminutive running back Deuce Vaughn.

After being cut by the Denver Broncos on Saturday, the veteran linebacker was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to the NFL's transaction wire.

The Packers are 1-7 all-time in Denver. For that reason, in a game of evenly matched teams, they should not be favored against the Broncos.

Until now, the Denver Broncos team sack race has mostly been a numbers game. They’ve been chasing the Chicago Bears’ all-time record, which was 72 sacks back in 1984. The Broncos are still on track to equal or break that record,

The Broncos are expected to sign ex- Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick to their practice squad, according to a report from KUSA-TV's Mike Klis. The 25-year-old running back visited the team last Friday.

"Sometimes they call me 'Mile High Marv,' so I always saved it for a kick return," Marvin Mims said of his Mile High Salute.

The Denver Broncos have ended the Kansas City Chiefs' reign in the AFC West. On Sunday, the Broncos cruised past the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 for their 10th consecutive win.

The rookie has stepped up since J.K. Dobbins' injury, culminating in a career-best performance in the Broncos win.

The Broncos' win over the Raiders was their 16th victory in their last 20 games, stretching back to Week 11 of last season (16-4). That .800 winning percentage is the best in the NFL over that span and is tied for the most wins in the NFL.