Dbrog24 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Now that the schedule for the year is out, I was looking to see a range of what our team could win this year. I know Stink on the radio was talking about the Broncos winning around 6 games again this year "because we are bottomfeeders now," but I'm a bit more optimistic than that. I'll go ahead and bold my choices for games that seem winnable and I'm glad our schedule is SIGNIFICANTLY easier than last year. Week 1: Broncos at New York Giants (Sunday, Sept. 12, 2:25 p.m. MT, FOX) Week 2: Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. MT, CBS) Week 3: Broncos vs. New York Jets (Sunday, Sept. 26, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 4: Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, Oct. 3, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 5: Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers (Sunday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. MT, FOX) Week 6: Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, Oct. 17, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 7: Broncos at Cleveland Browns (Thursday, Oct. 21, 6:20 p.m. MT, FOX/NFL Network/Amazon) Week 8: Broncos vs. Washington Football Team (Sunday, Oct. 31, 2:25 p.m. MT, FOX) Week 9: Broncos at Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. MT, FOX) Week 10: Broncos vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, Nov. 14, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 11: BYE WEEK Week 12: Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, Nov. 28, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 13: Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. MT, CBS) Week 14: Broncos vs. Detroit Lions (Sunday, Dec. 12, 2:05 p.m. MT, FOX) Week 15: Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, Dec. 19, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 16: Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, Dec. 26, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 17: Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, Jan. 2, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS) Week 18: Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, Jan. 9, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS) That would put us at 11-6 and finally winning a game against the Chiefs after all these years (though I'm projecting it will be due to them resting most of their starters cause they have #1 seed locked up)! We almost always split with the Raiders and I see the Chargers at least taking 1 from us this year. Again, these projections are optimistic (and streaky!) but we truly are facing some historically awful teams this season so it gives us a chance. Now, unfortunately that would make us fools gold if we did get into the playoffs because we probably get smashed in round 1 by an actually good team. Anyway...I'd like to hear some thoughts from you guys of how this season could go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-mac Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I had us at 10-7. Same as you but with a loss to the Cowboys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I think we go 7-10 with Teddy, 9-8 if Drew starts and takes the next step and 13-4 or better if we land Aaron. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bMiller031 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Week 1: Broncos at New York Giants Week 2: Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 3: Broncos vs. New York Jets Week 4: Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 5: Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers Week 6: Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 7: Broncos at Cleveland Browns Week 8: Broncos vs. Washington Football Week 9: Broncos at Dallas Cowboys Week 10: Broncos vs. Philadelphia Eagles Week 11: BYE WEEK Week 12: Broncos vs. LA Chargers Week 13: Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs Week 14: Broncos vs. Detroit Lions Week 15: Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 16: Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders Week 17: Broncos at LA Chargers Week 18: Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs 10-7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncos67 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 This isn't an especially tough schedule on paper, but that doesn't really mean much. That said, if we can't finish above .500 with this schedule, it's time to clean house completely. My guess is that we end 10-6, especially with a stronger defense and hopefully improved 2nd year play at QB, plus fewer injuries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I see 6 games where if you don’t win it’s an absolute joke, which feels like a lot. I see about six other games that are very winnable. The Ravens and KC games (and they might rest guys in Week 18) are the only ones I think we’re just outclassed. Maybe Cleveland, I think they can be scored on but the Thursday night primetime set up is rough for us. I don’t think you could ask for a better set up to be honest. If this team finishes worse than 10-7, I’d consider that a big disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_is_the_best Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, broncos67 said: This isn't an especially tough schedule on paper, but that doesn't really mean much. That said, if we can't finish above .500 with this schedule, it's time to clean house completely. My guess is that we end 10-6, especially with a stronger defense and hopefully improved 2nd year play at QB, plus fewer injuries. 11-6 or 10-7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebestever6 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, bMiller031 said: Week 1: Broncos at New York Giants Week 2: Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 3: Broncos vs. New York Jets Week 4: Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 5: Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers Week 6: Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 7: Broncos at Cleveland Browns Week 8: Broncos vs. Washington Football Week 9: Broncos at Dallas Cowboys Week 10: Broncos vs. Philadelphia Eagles Week 11: BYE WEEK Week 12: Broncos vs. LA Chargers Week 13: Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs Week 14: Broncos vs. Detroit Lions Week 15: Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 16: Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders Week 17: Broncos at LA Chargers Week 18: Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs 10-7 This is super fair just about spit on with me. I can see 11-6 if all things break right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ11 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 17 games feels so wrong 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebestever6 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Just now, champ11 said: 17 games feels so wrong Single numbers does too reminds me of Reggie bush from usc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, champ11 said: 17 games feels so wrong F***ing A you can say that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 You can’t project records without specifying who you think the QB will be. Best case scenario - we get Aaron without surrendering a key player and a few premium picks. 14-3 Case 2 - we get Aaron but give up premium picks and a key player or two. 13-4 Case 3 - we don’t get Aaron but we keep Drew, he makes a jump, and we improve markedly. 10-7 Case 4 - we don’t get Aaron but we start Drew who makes a jump but not a big one but we roll with him for the year long as he is healthy 8-9 Case 5 - Drew is the Drew from last year, Vic/Shurmur play it safe and start Teddy who is his regular vanilla self. We are competitive but anything but dynamic: 7-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, champ11 said: 17 games feels so wrong The agenda is so obvious. It’s gonna be 18 games soon. It’s a shockingly clever psychological tactic, much easier to sell players on going from 17 to 18 than it would be to go directly from 16 to 18, which nobody was going for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncofan48 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, BroncoBruin said: The agenda is so obvious. It’s gonna be 18 games soon. It’s a shockingly clever psychological tactic, much easier to sell players on going from 17 to 18 than it would be to go directly from 16 to 18, which nobody was going for. I wish they would've stayed with 16 games, but added in an additional bye week. Still gives the NFL18 total weeks of viewing during the regular season and keeps guys fresher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, BroncoBruin said: The agenda is so obvious. It’s gonna be 18 games soon. It’s a shockingly clever psychological tactic, much easier to sell players on going from 17 to 18 than it would be to go directly from 16 to 18, which nobody was going for. 2 hours ago, broncofan48 said: I wish they would've stayed with 16 games, but added in an additional bye week. Still gives the NFL18 total weeks of viewing during the regular season and keeps guys fresher The NFLPA agreeing to a CBA that didn’t lock in 16 games without their approval is just another sign of how ineffectual the NFLPA is. It’s almost a given at this stage that the endgame will be 18 game regular season, 2 bye weeks and 2 preseason games (as the calendar for actual games and when players have to be with team is collectively agreed to, extending that time would have to be mutually agreed upon - so shortening the preaseon is the go-to move. Before ppl cite losing stadium revenue - TV was 60 percent of league revenue before the massive 2022 new deal increases. It’s likely going to be 75-80 percent by then. It’s not hard to see why the league would shorten the preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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