The Denver Broncos are absolutely rolling right now, rocketing to the number two seed in the AFC on the back of a four-game winning streak heading into Week 9. The national media has to start paying attention, and it looks like most of them are in their power rankings this week, even if they can’t quite agree on what they’re seeing.
Denver’s Streak Has Them Contending, But Not Everyone Is Convinced
If we’re being honest about where teams stack up across the NFL, Denver probably lands somewhere around 4th or 5th. Teams like the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, and Chicago Bears are playing a more complete brand of football right now. Speaking of the Bears, they just handed our Seattle Seahawks a tough 34-17 loss. Ouch. From there, you could split hairs between the Broncos and squads like the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars. But here’s the kicker: if Denver keeps winning, they’re going to get harder and harder to ignore. The media will be forced to start “bo-lieving” in this team.
The power rankings are all over the place, showing just how much the league is trying to figure them out. NFL.com has Denver at 6th, while NBC Sports and ESPN both peg them at 4th. But then you’ve got Yahoo Sports way down at 9th. What gives?
Bo Nix, Jonah Coleman, and a Defense That Finishes
The Broncos’ recent surge includes a huge win over the Chiefs, highlighted by a frantic fourth-quarter comeback. That game alone should give Broncos fans a ton of hope that their team can climb out of its offensive struggles soon. We saw some real signs of a turnaround: Bo Nix pushed the ball downfield successfully a few times, and rookie Jonah Coleman absolutely broke out, playing in a way that usually leads to a much bigger role. Coleman even had two huge plays to give Denver the lead in that massive win over Kansas City. And as always, their defense once again finished the job. If they can keep this trajectory, they’ll round into top form by December, putting them right in the thick of the race for the AFC West crown.
Despite their current success, there’s still talk around their offensive needs. Yahoo Sports speculated about a big move for someone like Jonathan Taylor, but they also noted Sean Payton’s history of using a committee approach at running back. Plus, the team has to be super intrigued by Coleman’s performance. Even with that, the 2025 signing of Evan Engram has been a dud, and they might need to look at another receiver or tight end, or even some offensive line depth. Luckily for them, the Broncos are already set on defense, which is always a good foundation.
The Broncos have a chance to prove everyone right, or wrong, in the coming weeks. They’re sitting pretty at number two in the AFC, and they’re going to keep pushing to solidify that spot. Will they become undeniable? We’ll be watching to see if they can keep this momentum rolling.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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