At least on paper, there’s no rough stretch for Denver. There’s a great balance of home and away games.

Good morning, Broncos Country!

Now that the NFL schedules have been released, the way-too-early predictions have already started.

For the Denver Broncos, there’s definitely hope and optimism that Sean Payton can end this seven-year flaming dumpster fire now that we know the full schedule.

Regarding sports betting at DraftKings Sportsbook, the schedule release has not altered the Broncos 8.5 wins from the release in late March. But there’s definitely a path to 9 wins for Denver based on the schedule. But that’s a prediction and there’s way too much we don’t know right now. Plus, there’s not great value in the Broncos’ win totals right now. Both the over and under are at -110.

What does stand out with Denver’s schedule, at least on paper, there’s no rough stretch. There’s a great balance of home and away, and the three trips to the east are broken up nicely.

As for the games, the Broncos need a fast start, ideally 2-0. Then with the three-game road trip to Houston, LA and Detroit, Denver needs to win two games in that stretch.

As for a way-too-early prediction, the Broncos finally end their losing streak to the Kansas Chiefs.

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