Broncos Face Tough Schedule in 2026

It's April 1st, you're listening to NFL News Today.

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I'm Corey with the story.

The Denver Broncos crushed it last season with 14 wins and 3 losses,

snagging the top seed in the AFC playoffs.

Now odds-makers at Bet MGM have set their over-under win total at 9.5 for the 2026 season.

That means to beat the number, they got to hit 10 or more victories again,

just like they did the past couple years.

But yo, their schedule looks brutal this time around.

Six opponents are projected for 10 or more wins themselves,

with three others sitting at 8 or higher.

Only four games shape up as softer touches against teams expected to win 5 or fewer.

Fans are buzzing about the challenge,

especially since Denver's strength of schedule ranks 15 toughest in the league at 0.512.

Based on last year's results,

it puts real pressure on Sean Payton and that squad

to prove they can hang with the big dogs,

weekend and week out.

Digging deeper, heavy hitters like the Rams, Seahawks,

Bills, 49ers, Chargers and Chiefs all carry 10.5 over-unders.

Then you've got Jags and Pats at 9.5,

Steelers at 8.5, and easier ones like Panthers, Raiders, Jets, Dolphins and Cards.

Lower down.

The full schedule with dates and times drops in May, so keep an eye out.

Could make or break whether the Broncos build on that momentum or hit a wall.