NFL may decide to open Broncos' 2026 season off with a predictable primetime bang

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With the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, the calendar shifts to May, which means the next big event on the NFL calendar is the release of the schedule for the regular season. 

That generally takes place in mid-May, and an exact date should be announced soon. It's one of those things that fans look forward to and the NFL does a great job of mapping out the offseason to keep fans intrigued and engaged. 

We know which teams the Denver Broncos will face in 2026, but the release of the schedule will give us the answer to when those games will take place, and that's when fans start to get really excited, as it allows them to forecast how the season might go. 

Denver Broncos' 2026 opponents

Home: Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Bills, Dolphins, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams
Away: Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Patriots, Jets, Steelers, 49ers, Cardinals, Panthers

Who will Broncos face in Week 1 of 2026 season?

If the Broncos open the season at home, there is a can't-miss opportunity for the NFL to kick the season off on a high note. 

In last year's divisional round, the Broncos and Buffalo Bills played in one of the most memorable games of the season. The game went to overtime with the Broncos winning 33-30, but it didn't end without some controversy. This play remains hotly debated by both teams' fanbases. 

Ruled an interception by Denver defensive back Ja'Quan McMillian, every fan of the Bills will tell you that it was a catch by Brandin Cooks. In the end, it led to the Broncos getting the game-winning field goal and ending Buffalo's Super Bowl hopes. 

But the excitement didn't last long for Broncos Country. Shortly after the game ended, the team was notified that Bo Nix broke his ankle on one of the final plays of the game and would miss the rest of the postseason. That ultimately cost the Broncos their chance to get to the Super Bowl. 

The Broncos and Bills are expected to be two of the top teams in the AFC again this season and it would be a huge way to kick off the year. The NFL could put this game as the season opener on Sunday Night Football and that should be considered a strong possibility. 

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The Broncos have not opened a season on Sunday Night Football since the 2014 season. If you're predicting who the Broncos will face in Week 1, the Bills have to be considered one of the favorites. 

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