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Denver Broncos: Examining pros and cons of 2021 schedule

By Travis Wakeman

Oct 1, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) argues with New York Jets nose tackle Steve McLendon (99) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) argues with New York Jets nose tackle Steve McLendon (99) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pro: NFC East division games

The Broncos really could not have asked for a better inter-conference schedule than the one they got this year. In addition to getting to face the Detroit Lions due to a 17th game being added, they also face the four teams in the NFC East.

Unless those teams are much better than they were last year (and there is little to suggest that they will be), these are all games the Broncos could win.

Last season, the four teams in the East had a combined record of 23-40-1. It was the division in which a team had to go to the playoffs, and the Washington Football Team earned that nod with a losing record of 7-9. They won the division with that mark.

Washington, the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles are all average teams at best. The Dallas Cowboys are the wild card due to the return of Dak Prescott, but recent history suggests they will be average too.

The Broncos play Washington, Dallas and Philadelphia in back-to-back-to-back games and two of those games will be held at Empower Field. This could be a nice three-game stretch for the team.

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