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2026 NFL Schedule: Predicting every game, final record for each AFC team
by Ali · positive
Predicted Broncos record
10–7
Season outlook
Denver is described as "one of the league's most complete teams," with the key question being whether they can survive a brutal first-half schedule featuring the Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, Seahawks, and both Chiefs matchups. If they're still standing by their Week 10 bye, their second-half schedule sets up nicely for a postseason push, with Ali projecting them as the AFC's No. 7 wild card seed.
Game-by-game picks
| Week | Opponent | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiefs | LOSS |
| 2 | Jaguars | WIN |
| 3 | Rams | LOSS |
| 4 | 49ers | WIN |
| 5 | Chargers | LOSS |
| 6 | Seahawks | LOSS |
| 7 | Cardinals | WIN |
| 8 | Chiefs | WIN |
| 9 | Panthers | LOSS |
| 11 | Raiders | WIN |
| 12 | Steelers | WIN |
| 13 | Dolphins | WIN |
| 14 | Jets | WIN |
| 15 | Raiders | WIN |
| 16 | Bills | LOSS |
| 17 | Patriots | LOSS |
| 18 | Chargers | WIN |