Mike Evans and James Merilatt react to the release of the 2026 Broncos schedule, and Denver’s season starts with an absolute gauntlet. The first six weeks include:
• Chiefs (road)
• Jaguars (home)
• Rams (home)
• 49ers (road)
• Chargers (road)
• Seahawks (home)
It’s one of the toughest openings in the league — and it will test Sean Payton, Bo Nix, and the entire Broncos roster immediately. The guys break down what Denver’s record should look like after this stretch, how confident fans should be in their ability to beat top‑tier teams, and what this start means for the Payton‑Nix era.
Is this the kind of schedule that exposes a team… or forges one
And what does Denver need to do early to stay alive in a loaded AFC