Broncos Face Toughest Schedule in 2026

0:00On April 6th, the Denver Broncos locked up the AFC West last fall, so they're staring down at first place schedule in 2026. That means tougher matchups across the board, with the full opponent list already out. The NFL drops the official schedule in May, maybe May 12th, but we know who they're facing home in a way. At home, Denver hosts the usual AFC West foes. Chiefs, chargers, Raiders, plus Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Jacksonville Jaguars from the AFC South. On the road, they travel to face the division rivals again, along with Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco. 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers out of the AFC North, and Carolina Panthers from the NFC South. Fans are buzzing about revenge spots, like the trip to New England after last season's AFC Championship lost to the Pats, or the home rematch with. Buffalo from the divisional round. Those could snag prime time slots for sure.

1:03With this gauntlet ahead, the Broncos better gear up quick. It's going to be a grind, but that's the path to another deep run.