The Denver Broncos have faced one of the toughest schedules in the NFL to start the 2026 season. Could that difficult stretch actually benefit the Denver Broncos as the season goes on?

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos have already been tested by some of the NFL’s best teams and defenses. We break down what those matchups have revealed about Bo Nix, Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos offense, and whether playing elite competition could prepare the Denver Broncos for a playoff push later in the season.

Plus, the Denver Broncos turn their attention to a massive AFC West matchup against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. What needs to change for Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos offense? Can the Denver Broncos bounce back and pick up an important divisional win?

NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger joins the show to discuss.

On the DNVR Broncos Podcast, Zac Stevens and Henry Chisholm are live at the DNVR Bar to break down all of the latest news in Broncos Country.

Intro: 0:00
Welcome in: 1:00
The cornerbacks: 2:00
Is it time for a play calling change?: 6:36
Draft Kings Match up break down: 20:00
Brian Baldinger joins the show: 33:40
Defensive match up: 48:09
Super chats: 56:23

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