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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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Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) awaits the snap during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) awaits the snap during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Three AFC West games to end the season

The Broncos close the season with a tough three-game set as games within the division are generally always highly contested, particularly if there is a lot riding on them.

In Weeks 16-18, there could be plenty riding on these games.

The Broncos close the season at the Las Vegas Raiders followed by at the Los Angeles Chargers. They then close the season at home against the defending two-time AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs.

This may not be seen as a con by all, however. If the Broncos are playing meaningful football at this stage of the season, then these could be some very important games. At the same time, if you’re going to have three divisional games in a row, it may as well be at the end of the season, since those games will likely take a lot out of a team.

The Broncos have been poor against the AFC West in recent years and went 1-5 against the division last year, being swept by the Raiders and the Chiefs.

Of course, if the Broncos are sitting at 4-10 at this stage of the season (let’s hope not), these games won’t matter much at all.

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