The Denver Broncos have come a long way under the leadership of coach Sean Payton, and he knows how important the upcoming trade deadlines could be. When Payton was asked about it in London, though, he indicated it wasn’t exactly top of mind.

Another potential area of need (though certainly not for quantity) is wide receiver — specifically, an upgrade over Troy Franklin at WR2, opposite Courtland Sutton. If Payton goes hunting there, he might look to his former employer, the New Orleans Saints, who are rumored to be dangling WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed on the block.

The NFL trade deadline ( Nov. 4 ) is drawing closer, and the Denver Broncos could use reinforcements at guard and wide receiver, but it remains to be seen if general manager George Paton will be willing to surrender draft capital for short-term answers.

As far as negatives, Dallas was once again without two starters in their secondary as Trevon Diggs (concussion) and Donovan Wilson (shoulder) were the only players on a lengthy injury report who didn't participate on some level.

Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has been preaching clean play and a reduction in penalties for weeks. He said he wouldn’t coach Riley Moss any different, though, on a critical

Sean Payton didn't get to face his former quarterback Russell Wilson last week, but he'll see plenty of ex-running back Javonte Williams on Sunday.

Looking at the history between the Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys there are some lessons that are helpful and some that aren't so helpful

The Denver Broncos host the Dallas Cowboys in the Mile High City this Sunday. This contest should be one of the better games of Week 8.