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Broncos face brutal 2026 schedule: Can they reach playoffs?
18 Oct
Summary
- Broncos face a challenging 2026 schedule with 10 playoff teams.
- The team projects to need at least 10 wins for playoff contention.
- A projected final record of 11-6 suggests a strong playoff push.
The Denver Broncos are set for a significantly more challenging 2026 season compared to their previous 14-3 performance. This upcoming season features a schedule with 10 opponents who qualified for the NFL playoffs last year. A critical road game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7 will occur just 10 days after a Thursday Night Football matchup.
To secure a place in the AFC playoffs, the Broncos are projected to need a minimum of 10 wins. The team's outlook includes a projected final record of 11-6, which would indicate a competitive season. This follows their appearance in the AFC Championship game last season, where their run ended after quarterback Bo Nix sustained a broken ankle.
The team's schedule predictions include key matchups: Week 7 win vs. Cardinals (5-2), Week 8 loss vs. Chiefs (5-3), Week 9 win vs. Panthers (6-3), Week 10 Bye (6-3), Week 11 win vs. Raiders (7-3), Week 12 loss vs. Steelers (7-4), Week 13 win vs. Dolphins (8-4), Week 14 win vs. Jets (9-4), Week 15 loss vs. Raiders (9-5), Week 16 loss vs. Bills (9-6), Week 17 win vs. Patriots (10-6), and Week 18 win vs. Chargers (11-6).
