NFL insider cites Denver Broncos as potential AFC Champions contender
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
NFL Network’s Steve Wyche highlighted the Denver Broncos as a darkhorse contender for the AFC title in 2026. Wyche believes the team, led by a healthy Bo Nix, features a strong offense with key players like Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. The Broncos reached the AFC Championship Game last year but fell short against the New England Patriots after Nix was injured in the divisional round. The 2026 season opens for the Broncos against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14.
- •Steve Wyche predicts Broncos could win AFC in 2026.
- •Bo Nix is fully healthy after an ankle injury last season.
- •Denver's season starts against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14.
- •The Broncos reached the AFC Championship Game last year.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider predicts darkhorse team could emerge as AFC Champions
"One NFL insider thinks that a darkhorse team could win the AFC this year.
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