Denver Broncos

2021 Record: 0-0

Since winning five straight AFC West titles, two AFC titles, and one Super Bowl from 2011 to 2015, the Denver Broncos have yet to return to the NFL playoffs. With a number of talented teams across the AFC, that run is likely to continue through this season unless the Broncos make a major leap.

Behind veteran defensive mind Vic Fangio, it is reasonable to expect the Broncos to be sound defensively. But they will be counting on improved offense to give them a chance to challenge for a postseason berth. With that in mind, the Broncos traded for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in April. Bridgewater will start the season as Denver's starting quarterback after beating out incumbent starter Drew Lock, and Fangio will be hoping that Bridgewater can mesh well with young targets Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant and build off of the career-best season that he had with the Carolina Panthers last year. The Broncos also drafted North Carolina running back Javonte Williams in the second round to beef up their rushing attack.

If everything comes together for the Broncos, a push for the postseason could occur. If it doesn't happen, Fangio's job could be under threat if the Broncos don't show clear progress and at least improve upon last season's 5-11 record. Since the Broncos have been an NFL team, the Broncos have had only two stretches in which they missed the playoffs for three or more straight seasons under the same head coach. John Ralston, who coached the team from 1972 to 1976, didn't guide the Broncos to a single playoff berth. Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Shanahan failed to guide the Broncos to the playoffs in his final three seasons with the franchise and was fired after the 2008 season as a result.

Will the Broncos break their playoff drought this season, or will that achievement be beyond them in a loaded AFC?

Denver Broncos 2021 Schedule

Date, Matchup, Time, and TV Broadcast Information

Week 1

Sunday, September 12, 2021: at New York Giants, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Denver Broncos vs New York Giants Betting Odds

• Spread: Denver Broncos -3 (-106), New York Giants +3 (-113)
• Total: OVER 42.5 (-110), UNDER 42.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Denver Broncos -156, New York Giants +132

Week 2

Sunday, September 19, 2021: at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 3

Sunday, September 26, 2021: vs New York Jets, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 4

Sunday, October 3, 2021: vs Baltimore Ravens, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 5

Sunday, October 10, 2021: at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 6

Sunday, October 17, 2021: vs Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 7

Thursday, October 21, 2021: at Cleveland Browns, 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX and NFL Network

Week 8

Sunday, October 31, 2021: vs Washington Football Team, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 9

Sunday, November 7, 2021: at Dallas Cowboys, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 10

Sunday, November 14, 2021: vs Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 11

BYE WEEK

Week 12

Sunday, November 28, 2021: vs Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 13

Sunday, December 5, 2021: at Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 14

Sunday, December 12, 2021: vs Detroit Lions, 4:05 p.m., FOX

Week 15

Sunday, December 19, 2021: vs Cincinnati Bengals, 4:05 p.m., CBS

Week 16

Sunday, December 26, 2021: at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 17

Sunday, January 2, 2022: at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 18

Sunday, January 9, 2022: vs Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Denver Broncos 2021 Betting Information

• SU: 0-0-0 (0-0-0 home, 0-0-0 away)
• ATS: 0-0-0 (0-0-0 home, 0-0-0 away)
• O/U: 0-0-0 (0-0-0 home, 0-0-0 away)

Denver Broncos 2021 Statistical Summary

Scoring

• Scoring Offense: 0.0
• Scoring Defense: 0.0

Total Yards Per Game

• Offense: 0.0
• Defense: 0.0

Passing Yards Per Game

• Offense: 0.0
• Defense: 0.0

Rushing Yards Per Game

• Offense: 0.0
• Defense: 0.0

Denver Broncos 2021 Season Odds

Odds to Win Super Bowl LVI

• September 4: +5000

Odds to Win the AFC Championship

• September 4: +2800

Odds to Win the AFC West Title

• September 4: +700

Odds to Make the NFL Playoffs

• September 4: YES +156, NO -190

Denver Broncos 2021 Season Win Total

• September 4: OVER 8.5 (-120), UNDER 8.5 (+100)