Denver Broncos are 4-2 and in excellent position for a stretch run

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Denver Broncos reacts to a call against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field At Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Back in May when the NFL released the Denver Broncos 2026 schedule, I saw a brutal first six games for Denver and questioned how they could come out of that stretch above .500. In fact, my snap analysis was exactly this: Frankly, if Denver can get through this stretch of games at or above .500 then we have to chalk that up as a major win." Here they are at 4-2 and it feels like around Broncos County that we're reacting to an 0-6 team right now.

We need to a little perspective. And yes, Bo Nix and the offense need to get better. They need to find a better running game. They need better interior pass protection. They need wide receivers to get better separation. Bo needs to get through his reads on scheduled. All of this has been said ad nauseum. But here's the thing, they are 4-2 and nowhere near playing good offensive football. And 4-2 against mostly playoff contenders (ChargersLOL).

Denver has gotten through the worst part of their schedule with a winning record and have a chance to reset the whole season. Road games against the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers with a home game against the Kansas City Chiefs in between. Punch the Chiefs in the mouth and make them doubt Week 1 happened and go into the Bye Week at 7-2. This is far more possible in my mind than what they just did to get to 4-2 through the first six games.

So let's F-in go!

There is a lot of discussion around the Broncos today. Here is all the good stuff I could find and a recap of our stuff. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the mini-Bye!

Broncos daily recap

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Potent quotablesUnder the radar

"Make him throw a long ball, let the safety be over the top."

The @Broncos plan for a turnover worked to perfection in OT pic.twitter.com/iAMepC4dCG

- NFL Films (@NFLFilms) October 16, 2026

JK Dobbins averaged 2.4 YPC last night and that's with a 16-yard added in.

Takeaway that run and he had 16 carries for 25 yards. That's 1.6 YPC.

A lot of attention is on Nix, and rightfully so, but the Broncos NEED a better run game.

- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 16, 2026

"Why would I be worried...Most critics who DON'T KNOW CRAP were saying things"

Phil Simms is not concerned about Bo Nix.@PhilSimmsQB | @heykayadamspic.twitter.com/Z6VPcf4y3o

- Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) October 16, 2026

"There is something a little bit off this year."

Sean McDermott weighs in on what he's seeing from Bo Nix

(via @RichEisenShow) pic.twitter.com/nQ8Sy3w0mD

- NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 16, 2026

Nik Bonitto was a constant problem for Seattle all night.

4 TKL, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 FF, 7 PRESSURES, 22.6% PRESSURE RATE.

Bonitto matched his season high with 7 pressures as Denver's defense carried them to an overtime win. pic.twitter.com/5cfTkjkVLB

- Football Performances (@NFLPerformances) October 16, 2026

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