Broncos Primed for AFC Resurgence, Steelers Struggle with Quarterback Woes

According to the news article, as of August 2025, the Denver Broncos are making their way back to the top of the AFC leaderboards. The team shocked the NFL in 2024 by winning 10 games and making the playoffs behind a then-rookie quarterback and a defense that was near the top of the league for most of the season.

This year, the Broncos have continued to bolster their roster, adding offensive talent in the offseason, including tight end Evan Engram and draft picks RJ Harvey and Pat Bryant. Additionally, the Broncos have maintained a high retention rate, keeping the same coach, quarterback, coordinators, and many significant players on defense. This stability is expected to allow them to build on their top-level defense and an improving offense.

In contrast, the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a more uncertain future. The team let their 2024 quarterbacks, including former Bronco Russell Wilson, walk in the offseason. To try and stabilize their quarterback room, the Steelers have signed the aging and ailing Aaron Rodgers, who is in the twilight of his career as an NFL superstar.

Analyst Dan Orlovsky recently stated that the Broncos are going to be better than the Steelers this year, further cementing the notion that Denver is poised for a resurgence in the AFC, while Pittsburgh is struggling with their quarterback situation.