After going 14-3 last season and clinching the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed as an AFC West champion and conference contender, the Denver Broncos face a much tougher schedule in 2026.
From the defending Super Bowl champions to several title contenders, the Broncos will face 10 teams that made the NFL playoffs last season. Up next is a home showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. That matchup will have huge implications in the AFC West race as Denver and KC enter the second half of the season.
The Broncos will likely need at least 10 wins this fall to secure a spot in the AFC playoffs. Can they do it? Check out our score predictions for the club's remaining games below, plus Denver's projected final record.
Week 8: Broncos 19, Chiefs 22 (5-3)
Week 9: Broncos 24, Panthers 23 (6-3)
Week 10: Bye Week (6-3)
Week 11: Broncos 24, Raiders 23 (7-3)
Week 12: Broncos 20, Steelers 21 (7-4)
Week 13: Broncos 24, Dolphins 18 (8-4)
Week 14: Broncos 21, Jets 20 (9-4)
Week 15: Broncos 28, Raiders 18 (10-4)
Week 16: Broncos 24, Bills 26 (10-5)
Week 17: Broncos 24, Patriots 20 (11-5)
Week 18: Broncos 23, Chargers 18 (12-5)
Final record prediction: 12-5
The Broncos bowed out of the NFL playoffs
in the AFC Championship game last season after losing quarterback Bo Nix to a broken ankle in the divisional round. They'll aim to get back into title contention this fall.
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