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The Denver Broncos ended their eight-year playoff drought last season, posting a 100-plus point differential for the first time in a decade and winning 10 games in the process. With the offseason additions made and a favorable Broncos schedule in 2025, this team could be even better.
Let’s dive into our game-by-game Broncos predictions.
It’s difficult to imagine a worse matchup for rookie quarterback Cam Ward to make his NFL debut. The new-look Broncos defense is poised to take away the middle of the field and shut down the Titans’ receivers. It will be a defensive clinic, likely the first of many this season, giving the Broncos’ offense time to gradually find its rhythm as the season begins.
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The Indianapolis Colts have made some significant improvements defensively this offseason, but an overhauled secondary and players learning a new system take time to find cohesion. That’s something the Broncos’ offense, even if Bo Nix isn’t in midseason form, can take advantage of. That will be complemented by another outstanding performance from Denver’s pass defense, positioning this team for another victory by double digits.
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The Los Angeles Chargers have the quarterback to challenge the Broncos’ defense, but they have shortcomings in other areas. Issues on the interior can be exploited by the Broncos’ defensive tackles, and Denver is already outstanding against the run, allowing just 3.9 yards per carry in 2024. There’s also skepticism about the Chargers’ pass rush being effective enough against the Broncos’ offensive line. A well-coached Chargers team with Justin Herbert under center can keep it close, but Denver comes away with the win.
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Many might remember that the Broncos’ secondary had issues against the Cincinnati Bengals’ passing game last season. However, cornerback Riley Moss was returning from an injury and this defense didn’t have Dre Greenlaw. Moss is now healthy and Greenlaw was signed this offseason to shore up the defense over the middle. It will make for more of a low-scoring game, but Nix’s three total touchdowns are enough to secure the victory.
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While we believe the Broncos are good enough to be a Super Bowl-caliber team this season, they aren’t quite on the Philadelphia Eagles’ level yet. Philadelphia has the offensive line to neutralize the Broncos’ pass rush, and its run game will also pose problems. On the other side...
