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Broncos' 2026 Statistical Leaders: Our Final Predictions

It's been a long, long wait, but game week is finally here. The Denver Broncos will kick off the 2026 season with a road trip to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

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Former Broncos QB Jake Plummer gets real about one of the NFL’s top controversies that is changing the game in a negative way

Jake Plummer explains why he is against the shift towards more indoor NFL stadiums that reduce meaningful game elements. Former Denver Broncos QB Jake Plummer, who started at quarterback for 10 years in the NFL, recently gave his thoughts on teams shifting from football played outside on grass to indoors with artificial turf.

Sean Payton News / EssentiallySports / September 8

'I’m Familiar': Broncos HC Sean Payton Sounds Off to Shut Down Question on NFL Disciplinary Rule Change

On Monday morning, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton held a Zoom conference for his first game-week press conference ahead of their Week 1 road test against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 8

Patrick Mahomes' Comeback Just Got More Complicated vs. Broncos

Patrick Mahomes will be in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Denver Broncos, but in the quarterback's first game back since suffering a multi-ligament knee injury, the Kansas City Chiefs are likely to be without his blind-side protector.

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Sean Payton News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 8

Sean Payton tips Broncos rookie for huge season

Sean Payton has given Denver Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman another major vote of confidence, offering a revealing assessment of what has made the running back stand out.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 8

Broncos Salary-Cap Update: The Books Are Clean—and Big Decisions Are Coming

With the NFL's 2026 regular season about to start, we've reached the point in which every player on the Denver Broncos' 53-man roster, practice squad, injured reserve, physically unable to perform list, or the commissioner's exempt list now counts toward the salary cap.

Sean Payton News / EssentiallySports / September 8

Sean Payton Reveals One Major Challenge of Facing the Chiefs at Arrowhead

The Kansas City Chiefs are desperate to erase the bad taste left by a brutal 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos last season. Andy Reid’s army kicks off the 2026 season against those same Broncos on September 14, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for Monday Night Football revenge.

Sean Payton News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 7

Sean Payton’s Broncos Receive Potential Advantage As Chiefs Star Suffers Rumored Injury Ahead of Week 1

The Denver Broncos begin their season against division rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and Sean Payton knows exactly how difficult that challenge will be.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

The Truth About ESPN's Concerning Broncos Prediction

In the NFL, it feels like almost every year, at least one team goes from worst to first. But how often do we see a first-to-worst result? ESPN just dropped its Football Power Index full-season simulation for 2026, and it predicts the Broncos will finish 7-10 and miss the playoffs, while the Kansas City Chiefs retake the AFC West.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

Broncos Get Three Injured Players Back at Practice Ahead of MNF Tilt vs. Chiefs

The Denver Broncos practiced on Monday ahead of their season-opening road tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs . The Broncos open the season on Monday Night Football against their familiar old foe, and it'll be Patrick Mahomes's first game back since suffering a multi-ligament knee injury late last season.

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

Sean Payton Stands on the Formula That Helped Broncos Dethrone Chiefs

And just like that, game week is upon the Denver Broncos. The Broncos will travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, kicking off the season.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Denver Broncos sign familiar face to practice squad to reinforce depth ahead of Week 1 showdown vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Denver Broncos have brought back S Taylor Rapp back on the practice squad. The veteran safety originally signed with the team in late August after a successful workout.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Grok simulates the final outcome of the Denver Broncos’ 2026 season ahead of Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Denver Broncos officially kick off Week 1 of the 2026 season this week against the Kansas City Chiefs, but how should we project this season to look overall?

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

Jaylen Waddle News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 7

Jaylen Waddle receives rave review as Broncos insider predicts major impact

Jaylen Waddle has quickly made an impression in Denver, and one Broncos insider believes the wide receiver could become a major piece of Sean Payton’s offense.

Taylor Rapp News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

S Taylor Rapp To Return To Broncos

As expected, Taylor Rapp is indeed returning to the Broncos. A practice squad deal with Denver has been lined up, as first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 7

Former Steelers star says the Broncos 'don’t win games because of Bo Nix'

The Denver Broncos and QB Bo Nix are heading into the new seasons with high expectations. After making the AFC Championship game last season, the Broncos are hoping to take another step forward in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 6

Jaylen Waddle has top-10 WR season and 3 other Broncos bold predictions for 2026 NFL season

The Denver Broncos had many of the elements needed to emerge as one of the most improved teams in the AFC last season. The combination of head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix looked good going into the year based on the progress the QB1 made as a rookie.

Jonah Coleman News / TWSN / September 5

Jonah Coleman Is More Important Than His Denver Broncos Depth-Chart Spot

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3

Chiefs' Worthy may have revealed Mahomes' Week 1 status

Chiefs' Xavier Worthy may have revealed Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 status

Mahomes spent the offseason recovering from the torn ACL and torn LCL he suffered on Dec. 14, 2025.

Patrick Mahomes expects new-look Chiefs to dominate, but don't buy dynasty reboot

Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

Travis Kelce is on the verge of making more NFL history with the Chiefs

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

Jarrett Stidham News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Jarrett Stidham To Remain Broncos’ QB2

The door was reportedly open for Sam Ehlinger to unseat Jarrett Stidham as the Broncos’ backup quarterback, but head coach Sean Payton will not make a change.