After making the postseason in Bo Nix’s rookie season in 2024-25, the Denver Broncos continued their success with a strong showing last season. In Sean Payton’s third season in charge of Denver, the Broncos not only won the AFC West after a decade but also made it to the AFC Championship round as the number 1 seed in the conference.
During the offseason, the Broncos bolstered their defense with key additions by signing the former 49ers pair of inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga. On offense, J.K. Dobbins’s signing from the Chargers was also impressive, as he led the running back room with 772 rushing yards despite playing in just 10 games.
After starting the season 1-2, the Broncos then went on an 11-game win streak on their way to a 14-3 record and the number one seed in the AFC. An injury to quarterback Bo Nix prior to the AFC Championship game was a major setback for the Broncos and was possibly the biggest reason they didn’t make it to the Super Bowl.
Heading into the upcoming 2026-27 NFL season, Denver will once again be a leading contender for the postseason. The overall roster is well-balanced, especially the defense, which was one of the best in the league.
Denver Broncos Total Wins Over/Under Odds for 2026-27 Regular Season
After finishing the previous season with 14 wins and 3 losses, the Denver Broncos are expected to win around 9 or 10 games, as per the odds via DraftKings. This is seen as a big drop from last season.
The table below shows the Over/Under for the Broncos’ total wins in the upcoming regular season.
Denver Broncos 2026-27 regular season wins
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-110
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A quick glance at the Over/Under win total odds for the Denver Broncos reveals that they are expected to regress to a certain extent in the upcoming season. What several analysts believe is that Denver won quite a few very close one-score games, which could have gone either way.
Sean Payton probably achieved greater success in just his second season with quarterback Bo Nix, who many experts felt would require more time to adjust to the NFL level. Last season, while the Broncos’ offense was good enough to win games, it wasn’t as explosive. Many times, Denver’s top-notch defense was the architect of their close wins.
Moreover, the AFC West franchise will be up against tougher opponents, having won the division last season. Adding to that, the 4 games against the Chiefs and the Chargers within the division could be even tougher if both teams are healthier in the upcoming season. With that, here is a look at all of Denver’s opponents for the 2026-27 NFL season.
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders
Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
Jacksonville Jaguars
Los Angeles Rams
Seattle Seahawks
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers
Arizona Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers
Carolina Panthers
The AFC West has become a tight division suddenly after a long dominance by the Kansas City Chiefs. Currently, the Broncos, along with the Chiefs and the Chargers, are all in a three-way battle for supremacy at the top. That’s 4 difficult games next season for Denver.
Furthermore, the AFC West teams will play the NFC West teams in the upcoming season as per the NFL’s rotation policy. Last season, three teams, the Rams, 49ers, and the current Super Bowl Champions, the Seahawks, all made the postseason. Additionally, the Bills and the Patriots are also expected to challenge several top teams once again.
This leaves Denver with just a few games, which they are expected to win as per the present scenario. Those games will come against the Raiders, Dolphins, Jets, and the Cardinals.
Early prediction: Broncos 2026-27 regular season record: 11-7
Denver Broncos Major Injuries and Concerns going into 2026-27 NFL Season
Injuries
As far as injuries are concerned, the most important one to monitor ahead of the start of the next season is that of quarterback Bo Nix. The third-year signal caller went down with an ankle injury in the Divisional round of the playoffs and is currently recovering post surgery.
Nix is expected to make a healthy return before the new season commences, but how quickly he can recover would be important given that he is the franchise quarterback.
Another key player to watch is running back J.K. Dobbins, who missed the final 7 games of the season following a foot injury that ended his season prematurely. Dobbins should also recover in time, but whether he will remain in Denver is another question, as he is set to become a free agent in a few days.
Other players on the Broncos’ roster who are injured are linebacker Drew Sanders and tight end Lucas Krull. As per the available information, no player is expected to miss the start of the season, and Denver should be at full strength by September, barring injuries during training camp or the preseason.
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Roster concerns
On the offensive side of things, the Broncos will need to sort out their running back and tight end rooms. J.K. Dobbins is set to become a free agent, and if he leaves Mile High, then adding another back will be the top priority to support RJ Harvey in the backfield.
The tight end as a unit wasn’t too productive last season, apart from Evan Ingram, who had close to 500 receiving yards. Denver should look to invest some money here and search for an improved blocking and receiving tight end, adding another level of dynamism to the offense.
Defensively, the insider linebacker pairing of Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad is both heading towards free agency. If Denver is unable to retain either of them, then they would need to look at able replacements. Similarly, multiple defensive linemen could depart in free agency as well.
Denver Broncos NFL 2026-27 Draft Picks and how they can have an impact on the Total Over/Under Wins Odds
The draft may not have a massive impact on the total wins odds for the Denver Broncos in the upcoming season. Denver currently holds 7 draft picks, but they will be selecting near the end of each round due to their record last season.
The Broncos’ first pick in the 2026 NFL draft is the number 30 overall, and barring any trade or swaps with another team, that is where they will remain. In the second and the third rounds, Denver will be selecting at numbers 64 and 96, respectively. At the moment, the Broncos hold 2 picks in the fourth round, followed by one each in rounds 5 and 7.
One of the more positive aspects heading into the next season is the fact that Denver will have much more cap space to play with as they will be out from the Russell Wilson contract. Of course, utilizing that to retain some key players will be a top priority, but it will still give them additional flexibility to bring in more talent.
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