Broncos Rise to Elite Tier | Denver Broncos News

Stephen A. Smith boldly ranks the Denver Broncos third in his top five NFL teams for the upcoming season, praising their revamped defense, healthy QB Bo Nix, and new additions like Jaylen Waddle — all fueling a belief they’re elite contenders. But with a brutal six-week schedule against Chiefs, Rams, Jaguars, 49ers, and Chargers, the Broncos must survive early adversity to prove it. Coach Sean Payton’s leadership will be key — if they emerge from that gauntlet with a winning record, they could have a shot at a historic year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b3f74846f075ea4