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We’re on team number three on this journey of trying to cover every NFL team before this season starts. This is a good exercise for anyone who plays sports. Obviously, it helps with future betting, but it also gives you a good understanding of what each team did in the offseason, which will hopefully help you get off on the right foot. The Denver Broncos are a team looking to get off to a great start after a rough end to the season.
Last year
Denver, in 2024, surprised some with a solid season. The Broncos made the playoffs but lost to Buffalo. Last year there was no surprise; They were the dominant team in the division (which had been owned by Kansas City for years). They had one of the best defenses in football and their offense did enough to get the wins. After starting the season 1-2, they reeled off 11 straight wins. In the postseason, they beat the Bills in a wild game, winning 33-30. Bo Nix, their quarterback, was injured in the game and ultimately did not play in the next game. That was against New England, which won a boring game 10-7. To his credit, Jarrett Stidham did what he could, but it wasn’t enough as both defenses fought hard, but New England did a little more.
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Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter of the game at Empower Field At Mile High on September 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Off-season addition and subtraction
Sometimes when you’re that close, you just have to kick down the door and try. Denver traded three picks (they got one back) to get Jaylen Waddle on the roster. He’s a good complementary receiver for the Broncos, but I think it was a lot to pay for a guy who I think is just above average. They didn’t really lose anyone on defense, which might be the best offseason move they could make. One player they lost was defensive tackle John Franklin-Meyers, who is good, but I think he’s pretty replaceable.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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When I look at the Broncos’ depth chart, I’m not overwhelmingly impressed with their offense. I know Bo Nix played really well last year, but I also don’t know if he’s going to be a guy that’s going to be great every season. I think the Broncos were very lucky last season and some of that will recede. The strength of the team is the defense. They should once again be an elite unit in the league. Sean Payton is still a good coach and creative on offense, so maybe I’m chasing the offense when I shouldn’t.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Bo Nix at Empower Field at Mile High in Colorado. (Isaiah J. Downing/Imagn Images)
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Betting Outlook
I think the books have set the Broncos back too much. With 9.5 games, they should be able to reach this total. You’re still likely to get two wins against the Raiders; I think they can split or beat Kansas City both times. It will undoubtedly be a more complicated schedule, but I think 10 wins seems like a very achievable number. This defense will continue to compete, but will likely take a step back with a very difficult schedule. Give me the over 9.5 wins.
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