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Denver Broncos: 5 Reasons the Broncos Are 2018’s Sleeper Team

By Cody Roark

SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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FORT WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 19: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs catches a deep pass as Nick Orr #18 of the TCU Horned Frogs defends in the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. The play was called back due to a holding penalty against the Southern Methodist Mustangs. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 19: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs catches a deep pass as Nick Orr #18 of the TCU Horned Frogs defends in the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. The play was called back due to a holding penalty against the Southern Methodist Mustangs. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

4. Playmakers galore

One of our first reasons the Broncos would be the NFL’s sleeper team in 2018 was an improved offense. Let’s take a deeper dive into why the Broncos offense will improve.

For what seems like the first time in three seasons, the Broncos have playmakers at every position offensively.

Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are the top two receivers, however, the Broncos have needed a number three receiver to step up.

Enter Courtland Sutton with a combination of DaeSean Hamilton and the Broncos offense looks scary if they got with an empty set.

Tight Ends More Involved

At tight end, the Broncos will get a chance to see Jake Butt in action alongside Jeff Heuerman, and rookie tight end Troy Fumagalli. Denver however, hasn’t found a reliable weapon at tight end since Owen Daniels back in 2015.

The lack of weapons in 2016 and 2017 hurt the Broncos offense who were forced to depend on both Thomas and Sanders to make plays.

Training camp will feature competition between all three tight ends.

Can Jeff Heuerman transform the flashes he’s shown into consistent production? Will Jake Butt be the athletic tight end who can block that he was prior to tearing his ACL? Can Troy Fumagalli provide the Broncos with reliable depth and talent?

Training Camp will reveal these questions on July 28th.

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