PFF Power Rankings have Denver Broncos near the very top
For the first time since 2015, the Denver Broncos are expected to be a team ranked high in power rankings. PFF has Denver near the very top.
Perhaps one of the major downsides of sports journalism/content creation is that one person’s opinion, depending on who it is, could make a major impact with the appropriate party, both positively and negatively.
One of the most popular pieces of content that circulates throughout all of sports is power rankings, and for the first time since 2015, the Denver Broncos look poised to be frequently ranked at or near the tops of these lists.
PFF, a controversial outlet, has the Denver Broncos ranked 7th in their power rankings ahead of the 2022 season.
For reference, PFF thinks the Broncos are the 4th best team in the AFC, behind the Bills, Chiefs, and Chargers, in that order.
They’re also ranked behind the Buccaneers, Rams, and Packers.
For years, the Denver Broncos frequently populated the “20s” section of most NFL power rankings. Their uninspiring quarterback play was the main driver for this.
Now, after the acquisition of Russell Wilson, the team is being viewed much, much more favorably, as they should.
As for their ranking, I think being pegged fourth in the AFC is about fair, however, I would argue that they could be ranked even higher.
I like the team’s roster much better than the Chiefs and think they have an edge in offensive talent and depth over the Chargers.
However, I think the Bengals could very easily be ranked ahead of Denver, even though PFF has Cincinnati ranked 8th in their rankings.
It’s clear that Buffalo is the best overall team in the AFC, but after that, arguments for the rest of the rankings, perhaps in the top five, are going to differ depending on who you ask.
I would caution fans from getting too excited over the Broncos, but would also welcome fans to simultaneously get very excited. Russell Wilson is a Hall of Fame type player and is going to keep Denver relevant for years.
Overall, I like the 7th place ranking for the Denver Broncos, according to PFF. I think it’s far enough down the list that most fans may not have a problem with, but still high enough for those who are very confident in the team heading into 2022.