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Denver Broncos 2026 Predictions
Where we have them finishing
- Nick: 12-5
- Nico: 10-7
- Brooklyn: 12-5
Why
Aside from Houston, Denver also had a strong case for their defensive showing. The offense has improved with adding Jaylen waddle, and a lot of eyes will be on the RJ Harvey production this season if he can truly be an RB1. While they do play a lot of competitive teams in the NFC, I still see them getting 11 or 12 wins
— Nick, 12-5
The schedule to open the season is brutal for Denver, but it becomes much easier after week 8. The defense will continue to dominate, but the Bo Nix led offense can only do so much, and I do not see a better year coming from Nix with his current age and injury history.
— Nico, 10-7
Hi Bo Nix fanboys, it’s one of your least favorite Bo Nix critics here! I’m not saying Denver got worse. They went 14-3 with the No. 2 total defense (278.2 YPG), and adding Jaylen Waddle definitely helps. But their matchups have significantly improved compared to last year. The Jaguars, Rams and reigning champion Seahawks are serious tests. 12-5.
— Brooklyn, 12-5
The 2026 schedule
- Week 1 — at Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 2 — vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 3 — vs Los Angeles Rams
- Week 4 — at San Francisco 49ers
- Week 5 — at Los Angeles Chargers
- Week 6 — vs Seattle Seahawks
- Week 7 — at Arizona Cardinals
- Week 8 — vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 9 — at Carolina Panthers
- Week 11 — vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 12 — at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 13 — vs Miami Dolphins
- Week 14 — at New York Jets
- Week 15 — at Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 16 — vs Buffalo Bills
- Week 17 — at New England Patriots
- Week 18 — vs Los Angeles Chargers