The Denver Broncos officially learned their 2026 path to the postseason this week, with the league scheduling a high-stakes Monday Night Football opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Beyond the schedule, the team secured long-term stability by signing general manager George Paton to a five-year extension.
Analysts are already buying into the team's trajectory. On the Fantasy Footballers podcast, Jason Moore highlighted the up-and-coming Denver Broncos as a major dark horse, noting that last season, they were one quarterback injury away from making it to the Super Bowl.
With the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings slated for late August preseason visits, the organization is looking to build on the momentum generated during their recent rookie minicamp. The front office's commitment to George Paton suggests a clear mandate to finish the job they started last year.
