The Broncos in October will become the first NFL team based in the Mountain or Pacific time zone to play the weekend after an international game rather than having a bye week.

A former Denver star says it’s time for the Broncos to make a statement — and he wants it to happen on Christmas

In addition to playing their AFC West rivals, the Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and a same-place finisher from the AFC South at home in 2026.

With the city behind him, with his quarterback of the future rooted to Denver soil and a haul of free-agent weapons, Sean Payton stood at the podium after Saturday’s rookie minicamp and

Following Wednesday’s release of the schedule, NFL.com ranked the top 10 upcoming prime-time games — and the Broncos’ meetings with the Bengals and Chiefs made the list.

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Though "meaningless" it may be, the preseason affair will mark the second return to New Orleans in as many years for Broncos (and former Saints) head coach Sean Payton. The clubs met during the 2024 regular season, with Denver winning in a blowout, 33-10, on national television.