Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Denver Broncos

Key Points:

• The Denver Broncos finished the 2025 season with a strong 14-3 record, securing the top seed in the AFC despite several close wins and some questionable performances.
• Key setbacks included QB Bo Nix suffering a fractured ankle late in the season, forcing backup Jarrett Stidham—widely criticized for poor play—to lead the team in the AFC title game, which they lost to New England.
• Head coach Sean Payton’s decision-making, particularly his refusal to take a field goal on a critical fourth-and-1 in the AFC title game, drew heavy criticism and was seen as a major factor in the Broncos' playoff exit.
• The Broncos' offseason was quiet except for acquiring WR Jaylen Waddle from Miami, adding a top receiving threat to an otherwise inconsistent offense; the defense remains strong despite some free agent losses and off-field controversies.
• Fan sentiment is mixed but largely frustrated, citing injuries, coaching decisions, and QB uncertainty as major concerns, though many still believe the Broncos could win their division again despite these challenges.