{"id":875310,"date":"2026-11-03T20:54:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/875310\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T20:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:54:15","slug":"broncos-2026-nfl-power-rankings-tracker-entering-week-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/875310\/","title":{"rendered":"Broncos 2026 NFL power rankings tracker entering Week 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another week, another magical fourth-quarter comeback win<\/a> for the Broncos.<\/p>\n

Denver scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, which included a late two-play drive in which Jonah Coleman gained 56 yards and scored a touchdown to take the lead<\/a>. Quarterback Bo Nix has now won 16 straight one-score games<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Broncos defense did its job, stopping the Chiefs from reaching the end zone on the next drive<\/a>. Kansas City had the perfect play to beat Denver, but a flag wiped it out<\/a>. Then Malcolm Roach sacked Patrick Mahomes to seal the victory.<\/p>\n

Now, a week away from the NFL trade deadline, Denver could be in the market to add some pieces to bolster a possible Super Bowl run (Jonathan Taylor, anyone?<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Next up: The Broncos play the Carolina Panthers (3-4) at 11 a.m. Sunday in the final game before their bye week.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 9:<\/p>\n

The Athletic (No. 3) | Last week: No. 6<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rookie running back led Denver in rushing (41) and receiving (63) yards on Sunday and is a delight to watch, but the hot rumor coming out of this game was that the Broncos might be in the Jonathan Taylor trade discussions. If that comes to fruition, the offense will be better, but we\u2019ll miss Jonah Coleman,\u201d Josh Kendall and Chad Graff write. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bleacher Report (No. 3) | Last week: No. 6<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Broncos conquered the AFC West\u2019s best team and moved to the top spot in the division. Although the other writers on this panel may not agree, Denver deserves a top-five spot in the power rankings because of its quality wins against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Chiefs. The Broncos have played through a tough schedule and have one of the league\u2019s best records, which speaks to their strong first-half run,\u201d Maurice Moton writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CBS Sports (No. 5) | Last week: No. 7<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have a lot of late-game magic to win games. That formula has worked for this team, but for how long?\u201d Pete Prisco writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ESPN (No. 4) | Last week: No. 8<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Broncos acquired Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman just before the start of the 1993 regular season, so the wayback machine had to be fired up to get to the best in-season trade. The Broncos acquired Haven Moses from the Bills via a one-for-one swap for Dwight Harrison. Moses played nine full seasons for the Broncos after the 1972 season, averaging at least 17 yards a catch in eight of those years and having 44 total touchdown catches. He is in the team\u2019s Ring of Fame and played on the franchise\u2019s first Super Bowl team in 1977,\u201d Jeff Legwold writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fox Sports (No. 2) | Last week: No. 4<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve still got my worries about Bo Nix. At some point, the Broncos are going to need a lot more from him. But he\u2019s doing enough right now, especially for a team that can\u2019t run the ball effectively. He makes enough big plays \u2014 though usually they are short passes that someone turns into a big play \u2014 and doesn\u2019t make many big mistakes. In fact, he\u2019s gone five straight games without an interception. With a coach like Sean Payton and a defense playing as well as the Broncos\u2019 is, that\u2019s more than enough. For now,\u201d Ralph Vacchiano writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NFL.com (No. 6) | Last week: No. 8<\/p>\n

\u201cDenver recorded a huge win over the Chiefs with a frantic fourth-quarter comeback that should give Broncos fans hope the team can climb out of its offensive struggles before long. There were signs that it\u2019s starting to turn for the better: Bo Nix pushed the ball downfield successfully a few times, Jonah Coleman broke out in a fashion that usually leads to an increase in importance, and the defense once again finished the job. If the Broncos can follow this trajectory, they\u2019ll round into top form by December \u2014 and thanks to Sunday\u2019s triumph, they\u2019ll be right in the thick of the race for the AFC West crown,\u201d Nick Shook writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sports Illustrated (No. 7) | Last week: No. 12<\/p>\n

\u201cJonah Coleman is one of my favorite types of players. A back that is clearly gifted, is still on the board after the third round and has a bunch of average sportswriters wondering why he\u2019s still available \u2026 and then he gets to the NFL and rocks,\u201d Conor Orr writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Sporting News (No. 3) | Last week: No. 6<\/p>\n

\u201cBo Nix can keep laughing at critics after recording his fourth fourth-quarter comeback and fifth game-winning drive of the season against the Chiefs. He led the league with seven game-winning drives last season. Nix\u2019s numbers still aren\u2019t pretty, but he has a knack for clutch plays that get the job done,\u201d Vinnie Iyer writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

USA Today (No. 3) | Last week: No. 3<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they don\u2019t have your respect yet, then how about this nugget \u2014 they\u2019ve won five consecutive home games against former league MVPs. This 6-2 squad has also survived the most brutal stretch of its schedule and is set up to coast to another AFC West crown if it can take care of business,\u201d Nate Davis writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports (No. 9) | Last week: No. 12<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps Jonathan Taylor or another big-time back could solve some issues on the offense. Or maybe it\u2019s a receiver or a tight end, after the Evan Engram signing in 2025 has been a dud. Even some depth on the offensive line isn\u2019t a bad idea. The Broncos are set on defense, so their focus can be how to add an impact piece to an inconsistent offense,\u201d Frank Schwab writes. See the full rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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