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Denver's 2026 schedule release shows a brutal early slate—opening with a Monday Night showdown at Kansas City, back-to-back high-profile games (Week 1 at KC, Week 2 vs Jacksonville, Week 3 vs the Rams in prime time, Week 6 TNF vs Seattle), a Week 10 bye, and a demanding finish including a Christmas Day matchup with the Bills—meaning if Denver can survive the opening stretch around .500, they could be in the AFC West race later in the year.
NFL.com identifies the five teams with the easiest on-paper schedules for 2026, led by the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos, with the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons also positioned for softer slates based on opponents' 2025 records and favorable home/away splits.
Kansas City opens the 2026 season with a Monday Night Football primetime game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead, a favorable early matchup that aligns with KC's history of strong Sept starts under Andy Reid as they seek to reclaim the AFC West from the reigning champs; Denver’s offense and a rebuilt Chiefs secondary pose challenges, but KC is favored to start hot as the season begins.
Chiefs fans are buzzing about the 2026 schedule reveal, specifically a Week 1 Monday Night Football showdown vs. the Broncos. Joe Buck’s spontaneous reaction on Good Morning America highlighted Mahomes’ reportedly ahead-of-schedule recovery from an ACL tear and participation in OTAs, while Broncos QB Bo Nix is also expected to be healthy for Week 1. The piece underscores fan hopes for a healthy Mahomes against Denver and a potential revenge rematch after last season.
Denver opens its season on the road at Arrowhead against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Monday Night Football as 2.5-point underdogs (+140 moneyline) with a 43.5-point total; KC is favored to win the AFC West, while Denver returns most of its starters, adds Jaylen Waddle, and faces a challenging September opener to kick off the AFC West title defense.
The 2026 NFL regular-season schedule will be released May 14, with networks airing select games starting May 11. Denver is expected to land multiple primetime slots, potentially an international game and a holiday contest after a near-Super Bowl run and offseason adds like Jaylen Waddle and Bo Nix. Week 1 MNF vs. the Chiefs has a location TBD, and the Broncos’ slate reportedly blends divisional showdowns with marquee non-division games, aided by optimistic early odds for a strong season.
Leaks and rumors indicate Kansas City's 2026 opener will be Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos (site TBD), with nine games scheduled against last season's playoff teams and two notable rematches (Bills and Colts). The full schedule release is set for May 14 at 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time, with TV coverage on NFL Network/ESPN networks, and FanDuel projects KC to win 10.5 games.
Craig Morton, the NFL quarterback who became the first to start a Super Bowl for two different franchises (the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos), has died at age 83, marking a notable milestone in Super Bowl history.
Craig Morton, the Denver Broncos quarterback who piloted the team to its first Super Bowl appearance and earned AFC Offensive Player of the Year in 1977 after a 12-2 season, has died at age 83. A longtime NFL veteran, Morton spent six seasons with Denver (1977–1982), leading them to two division titles and three playoff berths, and finished his Broncos era with a franchise-record 11,895 passing yards. He previously starred for the Cowboys and later played for the Giants before wrapping up his career with 27,908 passing yards and 183 touchdowns in 207 games.
Former Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton, a Ring of Fame inductee who led Denver to its first playoff appearance and Super Bowl XII, died May 9 at age 83; his standout 1977 season earned AFC Offensive Player of the Year and helped the Broncos finish 12-2, with Morton later leaving the franchise as its passing leader after stints with the Cowboys and Giants.
Breer argues Rodgers back in Pittsburgh could define a new Steelers era if a deal gets done, noting his elite vision and arm but fading mobility, the need for a tailored offense and a healthier young line; he praises Denver’s Paton-Payton stability as a blueprint, weighs Vikings’ evolving GM structure, commends the NFL–NFLRA officiating deal as an owners’ win that boosts performance and fan experience, and surveys threads from Philadelphia’s Uar Bernard to Breece Hall’s favorable contract, Saints’ draft bets on Georgia talent, Odell Beckham Jr.’s potential comeback, plus quick takes on schedule dynamics and quarterback development.
Denver may add a quarterback on a trial basis for minicamp as Bo Nix’s status remains uncertain, with Payton noting the team has discussed extra QB options but will largely evaluate two quarterbacks—highlighting E.J. Warner—after a minicamp tryout.
Broncos tight end Caleb Lohner, who stayed with Denver amid late-season interest from other NFL teams, has impressed Sean Payton in his second year. After a two-way scout-team stint last season and a playoff elevation that didn’t include him on the active roster, Lohner is transitioning to a full-time tight end, training with veterans and aiming for a bigger role as Denver pursues a title run.
Denver Broncos announce a five-year extension for General Manager George Paton through the 2030 season, highlighting his leadership and collaboration with head coach Sean Payton. Since Paton joined in 2021, the Broncos have rebuilt the roster with a mix of youth and veterans, posting strong win totals and back-to-back playoff appearances (2024-25) while climbing to elite levels in 2025, including an AFC No. 1 seed and their first AFC West title in a decade.
Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his NFL retirement on Apr. 29, 2026, capping an eight-year Denver run (with a 2024 final NFL season in Atlanta). A four-time All-Pro and three-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and a longtime captain, Simmons reflected on his career, his community impact, and his lasting bond with Denver, saying he’ll always be a Bronco and will cheer from the stands in retirement.