ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Interim offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave has earned some quality reviews from the Denver Broncos' quarterbacks for how things have gone in recent weeks -- Brock Osweiler said "I love coach Musgrave" -- and Musgrave says he wants to keep a good thing going.

Musgrave, the Broncos' quarterbacks coach, was moved into a play-calling role after the Broncos fired offensive coordinator Mike McCoy the day after the Broncos’ Nov. 19 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Broncos had their struggles in the two games that followed, especially in a 35-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins, but they have won their last two games with the only formula that has consistently worked in a season they’ve used three different starting quarterbacks.

The Broncos have had five games this season when they have run the ball more times than they’ve had pass attempts -- all five of their wins. Two of those have been the last two games -- wins over the Jets and Colts with Musgrave calling the plays.

He said the numbers were "news to me," but then added “that makes sense, we want to be balanced and if we can control the line of scrimmage, we can make the defense have to defend both. ... So, let’s keep that going."

The Broncos have already turned their attention to next season in some ways -- president of football operations/general manager John Elway and director of player personnel Matt Russell were in Boise on Friday to see Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen play -- but they are also still trying to find the offensive profile they’d like to have as they dig out of their second consecutive playoff miss.

Musgrave has been more willing to use bigger personnel groupings on offense -- like two tight ends and two backs -- than the Broncos used in the six games before McCoy was fired. The Jets and the Colts are ranked No. 24 and No. 30 in the league, respectively, in total defense but the Broncos have played with better tempo.

Osweiler said that the last two wins, which followed an eight-game losing streak, have also made things a little easier.

“It’s important. It was getting pretty dark and gloomy coming into work every day," Osweiler said. “Obviously, we’re not in the playoffs. As Denver Broncos, you play to win Super Bowls and nothing short of that. We’re obviously very disappointed but just to go out there and get some wins, get a good taste in our mouths -- it’s been good these past two weeks. Hopefully we can finish on a high note these last two."

The Redskins have the league’s 28th-ranked run defense, having allowed 123.4 yards per game. Kansas City, Dallas (twice), Seattle, New Orleans, the Chargers and Arizona have all rushed for at least 140 yards against Washington.

Broncos running back C.J. Anderson, who rushed for 158 yards in the Broncos’ win over the Colts, hopes Musgrave continues to feed the ground game. Anderson needs 142 yards for the first 1,000-yard rushing season of his career.

“I like what we’re doing," Anderson said. “You always want to get the totes. If they want me to tote it 30 times again, I’ll be ready."

“It would be great to get that for C.J. in the next (two games), or why don’t we just do it on Sunday?" Musgrave said.