Denver Broncos stunned the league last season with a 14-3 record and AFC West crown, but oddsmakers are already writing them off as underdogs in 2026—ranked third behind the Chiefs and Chargers. With Bo Nix recovering from an ankle injury and Patrick Mahomes still rehabbing from ACL surgery, the Week 1 showdown on Monday Night Football is primed for fireworks. The Broncos, who dethroned the Chiefs last year, are fueled by disrespect—and they’re ready to prove they’re the team to beat.

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