Broncos 2025 Schedule With Game-by-Game Predictions: Can Denver improve enough to capture the AFC West title?
The Denver Broncos' schedule for the 2025 season was revealed on Wednesday. It features a little bit of everything, including multiple primetime games, a holiday game, and an international game. This season will be about building on the foundation the Broncos laid in 2024 and taking the next step of becoming an elite team in […]
The Denver Broncos' schedule for the 2025 season was revealed on Wednesday.
It features a little bit of everything, including multiple primetime games, a holiday game, and an international game. This season will be about building on the foundation the Broncos laid in 2024 and taking the next step of becoming an elite team in the AFC.
Let's see if they can do just that as we make our way-too-early, quick-hitting predictions for each game.
Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans
There's an element of unknown having to prepare for 2025 first overall draft pick Cam Ward at quarterback, but it's hard to imagine him having too much success against a defense the caliber of Denver's. The Broncos are better on both sides of the ball and will have home field advantage, I can't see them having a letdown here.
Prediction: Win (1-0)
Week 2: at Indianapolis Colts
The Broncos handled the Colts with ease last season, blowing them out 31-13. Indianapolis has made a couple of upgrades (tight end Colston Loveland, cornerback Charvarius Ward), but not enough to elevate from sub-.500 status. Denver should take care of business in this one.
Prediction: Win (2-0)
Week 3: at Los Angeles Chargers
Denver was swept by the Chargers last year, and will need to find a way to at least split with them in 2025 in order to win the division. L.A. has more firepower on offense with the additions of running backs Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton, as well as wide receiver Tre Harris. However, losing nose tackle Poona Ford was a blow. The Broncos and Chargers are pretty evenly matched, so I'll give L.A. the edge at home.
Prediction: Loss (2-1)
Week 4: vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Monday Night Football)
These two teams played a classic late last season, with Cincinnati coming out on top in overtime. The Bengals have perhaps the best passing offense in the NFL, but Denver has built its defense to shut down explosive offenses. Good defense wins more often than not, and I like the Broncos at home under the primetime lights.
Prediction: Win (3-1)
Week 5: at Philadelphia Eagles
This is going to be a great early season test for the Broncos. Obviously the goal is always to win, but a good showing in a hard fought loss wouldn't be the worst thing. The Eagles have had some turnover in their roster, but I like the way the replenished. I have to go with the champs.
Prediction: Loss (3-2)
Week 6: at New York Jets (London, England)
Back-to-back road games are never fun, especially when one of them is overseas. However, I don't envision the Jets being much improved from a year ago, and the Broncos will be eager to get back on the winning track after dropping one in Philly. Denver bounces back here.
Prediction: Win (4-2)
Week 7: vs. New York Giants
The Giants have built an impressive defense, particularly in the front seven. However, their offense is marginally better at most. If he's not already benched by this point, the Broncos will face their former QB Russell Wilson. They should be fired up to shut him down, which is just what I expect to happen.
Prediction: Win (5-2)
Week 8: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Until they prove otherwise, the Cowboys' bark is much worse than their bite. George Pickens is a nice addition for them at WR, but they still don't have much of a rushing attack. Speaking of that, it appears Dallas' lead RB will be former Bronco Javonte Williams. The Cowboys are certainly capable of coming into Denver and stealing a win, but I'm picking the Broncos more often than not.
Prediction: Win (6-2)
Week 9: at Houston Texans
The Texans' roster is very impressive all throughout with the exception of their offensive line, which is horrendous. It's a mystery why they haven't done more to improve it, which is going to put QB C.J. Stroud at risk all year long. Denver's pass rush, which led the NFL in sacks last season, should feast in this game.
Prediction: Win (7-2)
Week 10: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Thursday Night Football
The Broncos are definitely a better team than the Raiders, but playing a division opponent on a short week could be challenging. Las Vegas will be improved under new coach Pete Carroll and new pieces such as QB Geno Smith and RB Ashton Jeanty, but I still have concerns about its defense. I'll go with Denver pulling out a tight one at home.
Prediction: Win (8-2)
Week 11: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Man, this is a big one. If you want to be the champs, you have to beat them, especially when they come to your home turf. The Chiefs will still be an elite team in 2025, and have made improvements at left tackle with the additions of Jaylon Moore and Josh Simmons. Denver gave them all they could handle last season, but i think K.C. will be reignited after losing the Super Bowl last year. The Broncos drop their first home game just before the bye week.
Prediction: Loss (8-3)
Week 13: at Washington Commanders (Sunday Night Football
Coming off the bye will be nice, but a road game in primetime against one of the better teams in the league will be tough challenge. The Commanders were the Cinderella team of 2024, and are now looking to get to the Super Bowl. As much as I like the Broncos' defense, I'm not sure they have enough firepower on offense to keep up with a team like Washington.
Prediction: Loss (8-4)
Week 14: at Las Vegas Raiders
Coming off back-to-back losses, the Broncos should be able to get back on track against the Raiders, even if it is a road game. Denver sweeps the season series over Vegas.
Prediction: Win (9-4)
Week 15: vs. Green Bay Packers
The Packers are kind of the NFC's version of the Broncos, as both teams are on the cusp of becoming the top among their conference. I like the improvements that Denver made to its roster more than what Green Bay has done, plus the Broncos will have home field advantage.
Prediction: Win (10-4)
Week 16: Jacksonville Jaguars
I like what the Jaguars have done during the offseason, and I cant wait to watch Travis Hunter attempt to play both WR and CB. Although they'll be improved from last year, the Jags aren't ready to march into somewhere like Denver this late in the season and pull out a win.
Prediction: Win (11-4)
Week 17: at Kansas City Chiefs (Thursday Night Football, Christmas Night)
I know Broncos fans don't want to hear about getting swept by the Chiefs in a year when expectations are high, but a short week on the road and on a holiday is an extremely tall task. I don't think Denver can pull this one out, and it's the final nail in their chances of winning the AFC West.
Prediction: Loss (11-5)
Week 18: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
This will be an important game for wild-card seeding. I have the Broncos narrowly losing to L.A. way back in Week 3, but they'll avenge that with a win here at home to close out the year.
Prediction: Win (12-5)
Broncos 2025 record: 12-5
It won't be enough to end the Chiefs' reign of terror in the AFC West, but it's a two-game improvement from 2024 for Denver. It's also good enough to get into the playoffs, where anything can happen. If the Broncos end up meeting K.C. once again in the postseason, perhaps the third time will be a charm.
Denver Broncos will get an opportunity at the start of their 2025 season that no other team has this season
The Denver Broncos will be ready.
