After going 14-3 last season and clinching the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed as an AFC West champion and conference contender, the Denver Broncos face a much tougher schedule in 2026.

From the defending Super Bowl champions to several title contenders, the Broncoswill face 10 teams that made the NFL playoffs last season. Up next is a road showdown with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. After playing on Thursday Night Football earlier this week, that Cardinals game will be 10 days after Denver's most recent game.

The Broncos will likely need at least 10 wins this fall to secure a spot in the AFC playoffs. Can they do it? Check out our score predictions for the club's remaining games below, plus Denver's projected final record.

Week 7: Broncos 24, Cardinals 23 (5-2)

Week 8: Broncos 19, Chiefs 26 (5-3)

Week 9: Broncos 23, Panthers 20 (6-3)

Week 10: Bye Week (6-3)

Week 11: Broncos 20, Raiders 17 (7-3)

Week 12: Broncos 20, Steelers 21 (7-4)

Week 13: Broncos 22, Dolphins 17 (8-4)

Week 14: Broncos 21, Jets 20 (9-4)

Week 15: Broncos 20, Raiders 23 (9-5)

Week 16: Broncos 23, Bills 28 (9-6)

Week 17: Broncos 25, Patriots 17 (10-6)

Week 18: Broncos 22, Chargers 20 (11-6)

Final record prediction: 11-6

The Broncos bowed out of the NFL playoffs in the AFC Championship game last season after losing quarterback Bo Nix to a broken ankle in the divisional round. They'll aim to get back into title contention this fall.