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There is absolutely no question the Denver Broncos consider themselves Super Bowl contenders at this moment in time. Now, others are starting to realize the true potential of the team.
NFL.com senior editor Dan Parr ranked eight teams that could dethrone the Seattle Seahawks to win a Super Bowl this season, and he has Denver ranked sixth, mostly because of the solid nature of the roster. Not only that, Parr believes Denver has been heavily overlooked despite having the No. 1 seed in the AFC last fall.
"I can’t remember the last time a team coming off 14 wins entered a season with softer buzz," Parr wrote for NFL.com. "A quiet-as-a-mouse offseason -- outside of the Jaylen Waddle trade -- is probably the main culprit, but I’m not going to overlook one of the most complete rosters in the game."
The Broncos maintained a level of continuity rarely seen in the salary cap era of the NFL, re-signing key players, making good trades and drafting at a high level to keep them in contention for years down the road.
Parr says that Denver's Super Bowl ceiling will be highly dependent on the health of quarterback Bo Nix. "Now, if Bo Nix is a lesser version of himself in his return from ankle surgery, the outlook changes a lot," Parr wrote. "At the same time, I also can’t rule out that he reaches new heights in Year 3, with arguably the league’s best offensive line, quality depth at running back and an upgraded receiving corps via the Waddle deal. The defense looks no worse than good on paper, even without JFM, and it’s possible (defensive coordinator) Vance Joseph coaches the group to elite status once again after ranking first in yards allowed and third in scoring in 2025."
The Broncos look to keep those championship expectations in the Rocky Mountains as they prepare for the 2026 season, beginning with training camp, which begins on July 31.
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NFL.com senior editor Dan Parr ranked eight teams that could dethrone the Seattle Seahawks to win a Super Bowl this season, and he has Denver ranked sixth, mostly because of the solid nature of the roster. Not only that, Parr believes Denver has been heavily overlooked despite having the No. 1 seed in the AFC last fall.
"I can’t remember the last time a team coming off 14 wins entered a season with softer buzz," Parr wrote for NFL.com. "A quiet-as-a-mouse offseason -- outside of the Jaylen Waddle trade -- is probably the main culprit, but I’m not going to overlook one of the most complete rosters in the game."
The Broncos maintained a level of continuity rarely seen in the salary cap era of the NFL, re-signing key players, making good trades and drafting at a high level to keep them in contention for years down the road.
Parr says that Denver's Super Bowl ceiling will be highly dependent on the health of quarterback Bo Nix. "Now, if Bo Nix is a lesser version of himself in his return from ankle surgery, the outlook changes a lot," Parr wrote. "At the same time, I also can’t rule out that he reaches new heights in Year 3, with arguably the league’s best offensive line, quality depth at running back and an upgraded receiving corps via the Waddle deal. The defense looks no worse than good on paper, even without JFM, and it’s possible (defensive coordinator) Vance Joseph coaches the group to elite status once again after ranking first in yards allowed and third in scoring in 2025."
The Broncos look to keep those championship expectations in the Rocky Mountains as they prepare for the 2026 season, beginning with training camp, which begins on July 31.
Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL.com ranks Broncos among candidates to win Super Bowl in 2026
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