Round Table: Denver Broncos 2017 schedule predictions
By Steven Kriz
Record: 12-4
1st Place AFC West
2nd Seed in the AFC
This Broncos team is revamped. New coach, new offensive staff, new offense. This offense is going to be better than either of the past two years. And it is likely to take place with a new quarterback.
From everything I have heard, Paxton Lynch is going to be the Broncos guy barring a complete face plant in training camp. While Lynch will have his struggles, he will steadily improve throughout the year.
The Broncos have done what is necessary to surround Lynch with play-makers all over the field. They have weapons at every skill position and that will help the offense contribute enough to get back to their rightful place on top of the AFC West.
A hot start will tail off a bit during the middle of the year as Lynch will put up a few clunkers. However, like in their 2015 Super Bowl year, a strong finish will lead to a first round bye in the playoffs. Once they get there, with this defense, the sky is the limit.
Week 1: Los Angeles Chargers 13 Denver Broncos 34 W
Week 2: Dallas Cowboys 21 Denver Broncos 17 L
Week 3: Denver Broncos 24 Buffalo Bills 12 W
Week 4: Oakland Raiders 23 Denver Broncos 31 W
Week 5: Bye Week
Week 6: New York Giants 9 Denver Broncos 20 W
Week 7: Denver Broncos 30 Los Angeles Chargers 21 W
Week 8: Denver Broncos 20 Kansas City Chiefs 23 L
Week 9: Denver Broncos 31 Philadelphia Eagles 20 W
Week 10: New England Patriots 24 Denver Broncos 30 W
Week 11: Cincinnati Bengals 20 Denver Broncos 28 W
Week 12: Denver Broncos 3 Oakland Raiders 24 L
Week 13: Denver Broncos 15 Miami Dolphins 20 L
Week 14: New York Jets 3 Denver Broncos 45 W
Week 15: Denver Broncos 24 Indianapolis Colts 18 W
Week 16: Denver Broncos 35 Washington Redskins 17 W
Week 17: Kansas City Chiefs 0 Denver Broncos 20 W