The Denver Broncos just officially crashed the NFL’s Top 5 power rankings, and if you haven’t been watching, you’re missing out on some absolutely wild football. This team has somehow earned a reputation as the “comeback kings” already in 2026, pulling off back-to-back late wins after being doubted for a “reversion to the mean” from last season. Honestly, who saw this coming? They seem to thrive when the pressure is at an all-time high, playing with fire and somehow not getting burned. The power rankings are a mixed bag because of it, with some moving them slightly and others shoving them significantly into that Top 5. I don’t know if they can keep it up, but I’m absolutely enjoying the ride, especially the Bo Nix experience. It’s not quite a full-on “Tebow Time” vibe, but with these comebacks being so insane, you can definitely feel that “hint of Tebow” mixed with some serious John Elway energy.
Back-to-Back Comedowns: It’s Not Just Luck
Watching them pull off another one against the Rams on Sunday night had me on the edge of my seat. CBS Sports threw them at #6, calling those late wins their “calling card” but warning they’re “playing with fire.” NBC Sports, however, believed more, ranking them #4, saying the Rams just “let the Broncos hang around” long enough to get robbed. ESPN had them at #6, pointing to offensive struggles, especially in those first halves, dragging down everybody’s numbers. Jaylen Waddle ripped off 138 yards against the Jaguars in Week 2, but Pat Bryant has the only other TD catch for the entire receiver group! Sutton, with 16 targets and less than 10 fantasy points per game, has to be the biggest disappointment for them so far.
Offensive Roller Coaster or Defensive Problem?
The New York Times put them at #4, highlighting Bo Nix’s impressive 26-11 record as a starter, giving him eight more wins than any other quarterback from the 2024 class. That’s a serious number! But then you see his minus-0.14 EPA per dropback and 4-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio, and you’re left scratching your head. What’s wild is Denver scored as many points in the second half against the Rams as they did in the first ten quarters of the season combined. It looks like Nix and offensive coordinator Davis Webb might finally be figuring each other out, which is a scary thought for the rest of the league. USA Today, ranking them #5, thinks they’re on pace for 40 points against San Francisco this Sunday. But they also pointed out the real issue might be the defense, which has “underachieved” big time, dropping from four sacks per game in 2025 to a mere 2.67 now. Fox Sports, at #3, just called that Rams second half “for the ages.”
So, can they keep this miracle run going? That trip to San Francisco is going to be a massive test. If they want to stay in that Top 5, that defense absolutely has to step it up, and Nix needs to find that second-half rhythm a lot sooner. Speaking of tough breaks and tight games, did you catch our Seahawks against the Commanders? Oof. Final score was 33-31 to Washington. We need to lock that down.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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