The Broncos schedule is tough, but theyre still the TEAM TO BEAT! [KbpQ6xqDvUI]
Stokley, Evans, and Mark Schlereth break down the first six weeks of the Broncos’ 2026 schedule, a stretch that’s been called one of the toughest openings in the league. But while fans worry about the gauntlet, something else is happening: other teams are treating the Broncos like the team to beat. The guys dive into what this shift means for Denver’s reputation, how the Broncos balance a brutal start with rising expectations, and why the league’s respect might be growing faster than people realize. Is this early stretch a threat… or a chance for Denver to prove it belongs among the AFC’s elite 🔷 EPISODE BREAKDOWN 🔷 How the Broncos’ early schedule stacks up against the rest of the league Why other teams view Denver as a rising threat What this respect says about the Broncos’ growth under Payton How Denver handles a gauntlet while carrying new expectations What this stretch reveals about the Broncos’ identity and ceiling How the Broncos’ opponents expose the league’s view of Denver What the first six games mean for the AFC playoff picture Broncos Country — jump in the comments: How tough do YOU think the first six games really are What does it mean that other teams see Denver as a threat And what record would prove the Broncos are truly ascending