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The Denver Broncos are heading into the 2026 season with heightened expectations after ending Kansas City’s reign atop the AFC West a year ago, but their path toward repeating as division champions may be far more difficult this time around. After a stunning 14-3 campaign in 2025 under head coach Sean Payton, Denver enters the new season with one of the toughest opening schedules in the league. The Broncos not only dethroned the Kansas City Chiefs last year, but also swept th

With the 2026 NFL season still a few months away, the Denver Broncos enter the summer with a largely intact roster—but not without unresolved questions on offense. Under head coach Sean Payton and young quarterback Bo Nix, the organization is still sorting out depth charts, role clarity, and potential roster movement before Week 1. Even after retaining the bulk of last year’s offensive snaps, Denver’s coaching staff has several key evaluations to make during training camp. 1.

The Denver Broncos enter the 2026 NFL season with a significantly more challenging schedule following a breakthrough year that ended in a difficult playoff exit, but one that solidified the franchise’s status as a rising contender in the AFC. Denver, led by quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton, is set to face one of the league’s tougher schedules based on early strength-of-schedule projections, which place the Broncos around a .512 opponent win percentage. That marks

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos will begin the 2026 campaign under the bright lights of prime time, as the NFL announced Tuesday that Denver will host the Kansas City Chiefs on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14 at 6:15 p.m. MT on ABC/ESPN. The location of the matchup has not yet been finalized. The season opener will showcase the AFC West’s two premier franchises, combining to win the division’s last 16 titles. Denver ended Kan

The Denver Broncos officially kicked off rookie minicamp Friday at team headquarters in Englewood, welcoming a 60-player group that includes the club’s 2026 draft picks, undrafted free agents, veteran participants and rookie tryout invitees. Denver’s newest rookie class headlines the weekend session, with several draft selections expected to compete immediately for roster spots and developmental roles heading into offseason workouts and training camp. Among the Broncos’ draft

The Denver Broncos are trying to turn the page—but they’re doing it carefully. After years of inconsistency, the organization is emphasizing something less tangible than roster upgrades: identity. Coaches and players alike have pointed to accountability and discipline as central themes heading into the upcoming season. There’s cautious optimism surrounding the offense, which showed flashes of rhythm late last year. If that momentum carries over, Denver could finally find the