The Denver Broncos are coming into the season with expectations of being one of the best teams in football.Last season, they were an injured quarterback and a couple of different plays away from getting to the Super Bowl.
The defense was one of the best in football last season, locking down almost every team they played.On offense, Bo Nix took a big step forward, and now they've added Jaylen Waddle to the mix to give themselves an added option at receiver.Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix rolls out looking to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec.
25, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)The team went 14-3 last season, and in the playoffs, they survived to pass the Bills in overtime.
In the Conference Finals, they lost 10-7 to the Patriots with Jarrett Stidham under center.Of course, like most teams, you still have to assume the success or failure of the club falls on Bo Nix.
This is Nix's third season in the league, and he is coming off an ankle injury.Last year, he produced about the same as his rookie year, but the team was significantly better.
I'm interested to see what they can do to boost Nix a bit more this season.They tend to be a run-first team, but with Waddle and the other options, there is a chance this passing game can be dynamic.BRONCOS STAR QUARTERBACK BO NIX UNDERWENT SECOND PROCEDURE ON SURGICALLY REPAIRED ANKLE: REPORTThe Kansas City Chiefs had a rough season last year, but with so much success from the organization for many years in a row, it was hard to replicate it.
The Chiefs ended last season with a record of 6-11.Before you go and blame it on Patrick Mahomes getting injured, which did happen, he played in all but three games last year, and the team was 6-8 in those games.
It just seemed like the team never could get anything going on offense, and their defense wasn't good enough.Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) lowers his head during the fo...