Gerald McCoy predicts Broncos as AFC favorites for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Gerald McCoy, a former NFL All-Pro, named the Denver Broncos as the favorites to represent the AFC in the 2026 Super Bowl. Speaking on the Rich Eisen Show, McCoy noted that the Broncos were a quarterback injury away from reaching the Super Bowl in 2025. He highlighted the strength of the Broncos' defense, featuring standout players like Pat Surtain, and added that the team has improved with the recent acquisition of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos, who secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC in 2025, are preparing for the upcoming regular season set to begin in September.
- •Gerald McCoy calls Broncos AFC favorites for 2026 Super Bowl.
- •Broncos fell short of the AFC title in 2025.
- •Team features strong defense led by Pat Surtain.
- •Jaylen Waddle recently joined the Broncos' offense.
- •Regular season begins in September 2026.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-NFL All-Pro picks Broncos to win AFC in 2026
"Former NFL All-Pro Gerald McCoy believes the Broncos are the AFC's favorites in 2026.
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