Denver Broncos Schedule 2022: Dates, Times, Opponents and win-loss predictions
Unlike last year, the Denver Broncos have a clear plan at quarterback. Russell Wilson will be leading the charge in an explosive AFC West. Despite getting a top-ten quarterback, it will be a tall order to vanquish Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes, and Derek Carr. For Denver, 2022 could set the tone for the next decade.
With the team slated to face each AFC West opponent twice and the NFC West, it will certainly be an interesting year. Here's a look at when each game will be played and how the year may turn out.
Denver Broncos' schedule for 2022 NFL season
Denver Broncos 2022 NFL schedule predictions
Week 1 - Sept. 12: at Seattle Seahawks
Denver wins. Drew Lock plays a good game behind a stout rushing attack, but Russell Wilson is simply better.
Week 2 - Sept. 18: vs Houston Texans
Denver wins. Davis Mills implodes against the Broncos defense and falls to 0-2.
Week 3 - Sept. 25: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Denver loses a tough game. The San Francisco 49ers frustrate the Broncos quarterback and Trey Lance gets the upset victory.
Week 4 - Oct. 2: at Las Vegas Raiders
Denver is flying high after starting 2-0. However, the Las Vegas Raiders humble the team courtesy of Derek Carr and Davante Adams.
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Week 5 - Oct. 10: vs Indianapolis Colts
Denver beats the Colts in a shootout against Matt Ryan. The win serves as the most convincing win of the season thus far, proving the offense to have fully turned around under Wilson.
Week 6 - Oct. 17: at Los Angeles Chargers
The team beats Justin Herbert in his own building surrounded by a sea of orange creating a de facto homefield advantage for Denver. That said, the game becomes a thriller late.
Week 7 - Oct. 23: vs New York Jets
Russell Wilson throws an early interception and Zach Wilson has a breakout game. The team comes back but fails due to a dropped ball.
Week 8 - Oct. 30: vs Jacksonville Jaguars
It will be a tough trip across the pond for Denver, but just another trip for the Jaguars. The jet lag catches up to the Broncos and the Jaguars win.
Week 9 - BYE
Week 10 - Nov. 13: at Tennessee Titans
Denver wins as Ryan Tannehill has been replaced by Malik Willis. Willis throws multiple picks in his first start and Denver cruises to victory.
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Week 11 - Nov. 20: vs Las Vegas Raiders
Denver makes an adjustment and takes Davante Adams out of the gameplan. The Broncos win a defensive game.
Week 12 - Nov. 27: at Carolina Panthers
Matt Rhule enters the game on a week-to-week tenure. Denver wins and effectively forces the head coach out the door.
Week 13 - Dec. 4: at Baltimore Ravens
Denver faces the backup to Lamar Jackson as the team finds itself lost in deciding whether Jackson is the future. They win a convincing game to kick off the run to the playoffs.
Week 14 - Dec. 11: vs Kansas City Chiefs
Russell Wilson finally gives Denver a win over the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time in recent history. Mahomes leaves the field stunned.
Week 15 - Dec. 18: vs Arizona Cardinals
Denver faces Arizona on the heels of the biggest win of the year. They get humbled when the Cardinals find a new gear with Hollywood Brown and DeAndre Hopkins, who has been back for a couple of months at this point.
Week 16 - Dec. 25: at Los Angeles Rams
Denver plays on Christmas Day and, to the shock of those opening their presents, the Broncos deliver coal to the Rams. Denver wins on a last-second field goal.
Week 17 - Jan. 1: at Kansas City Chiefs
Not only does Denver play on Christmas Day, but they also play on New Years Day. Starting the new year on the right foot, the team sweeps the Chiefs and at this point, Denver looks like the team to beat in the division.
Week 18 - Jan. 9: vs Los Angeles Chargers
The Chiefs are vanquished, but Justin Herbert just needs one win to solidify a playoff spot. The Broncos lose a tight affair due to a pass interference call.
Denver Broncos 2022 record prediction: 11-6