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We are on team number three in this journey of trying to cover every team from the NFL before this season starts. This is a good exercise for anyone who plays any sport. It obviously helps with futures betting, but it also gives you a good understanding of what each team did in the offseason, which hopefully helps you get out of the gate the right way. The Denver Broncos are a team looking to get off to a good start after a rough finish to their season.
Last year
In 2024, Denver surprised some people 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 just enough to win. After starting the season 1-2, they ran 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. It was against New England, who won a boring 10-7 game. To Jarrett Stidham’s credit, he did what he could, but it wasn’t enough as both defenses fought hard, but New England just 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)
Additions and subtractions out of season
Sometimes when you’re this close, you just have to knock the door down and go for it. Denver traded away three picks (they got one back) to get Jaylen Waddle on the roster. He’s a good complementary wide receiver for the Broncos, but I think it was a lot to pay for a guy who I think is only slightly 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 replaceable enough.
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, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Roster
Looking at the depth chart for the Broncos, I am not overwhelmingly impressed with their offense. I know Bo Nix played very well last year, but I also don’t know if this is a guy who is going to be great every season. I think the Broncos were very fortunate last season and some of that will backfire. The team’s strength is the defense. They should once again be an elite unit in the league. Sean Payton is still a great 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 a little too much. At 9.5 games they should be able to achieve that total. You’ll still probably get two wins against the Raiders; I want to think they can split or beat Kansas City both times. It will undoubtedly be a tougher schedule, but I think 10 wins seems like a very achievable number. This defense will still compete but likely take a step back with a very tough schedule. Give me the over 9.5 wins.
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