Pro Football Focus identifies two key Denver Broncos games for 2026 season

Pro Football Focus has selected two Denver Broncos matchups as critical contests that will help define the 2026 NFL season. The first is a Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, a matchup that analysts suggest could have significant wild-card implications. Bradley Locker noted the potential impact of the Chargers' coaching staff changes and offensive line improvements alongside Denver's high-performing defensive unit. The second identified game is a Christmas Day rematch against the Buffalo Bills, which may influence final playoff seeding and home-field advantage. These games arrive as Denver aims to build on a successful 2025 season after acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The team prepares to start its schedule against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, 2026.

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