Denver Broncos Power Ranking 2026

Denver Broncos logo
Tier 2: Playoff TeamsAFC West, 2nd
Power rank8of 32, Week 8
Record
5-2
PRT Score
64.7
Elo
1621
Form
+27

The Denver Broncos are No. 8 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 5-2 record and a PRT Score of 64.7, which puts them in Tier 2, Playoff Teams. Their Elo rating of 1621 ranks 4th in the league, and they have gained 27 rating points over their last 4 games.

Broncos vs Chiefs: Next Game

Denver Broncos logoBroncosNo. 8, 5-2
vsSun, Nov 14:25 PM ETWeek 8
Kansas City Chiefs logoChiefsNo. 7, 5-1

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 64.7PRT Score66.1
  • 1621Elo1540
  • +27Form+36
  • -0.3Net yards per play+1.4
  • +0.4Points per game margin+6.7

Broncos Remaining Schedule

The next 9 games on the schedule, with each opponent's current rank and the model win chance.

  1. Wk 8vsKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7Nov 169%
  2. Wk 9atCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22Nov 867%
  3. Wk 11vsLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27Nov 2283%
  4. Wk 12atPittsburgh Steelers logoPittsburgh SteelersNo. 10Nov 2752%
  5. Wk 13vsMiami Dolphins logoMiami DolphinsNo. 30Dec 685%
  6. Wk 15atLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27Dec 2072%
  7. Wk 16vsBuffalo Bills logoBuffalo BillsNo. 4Dec 2555%
  8. Wk 17atNew England Patriots logoNew England PatriotsNo. 6Jan 243%
  9. Wk 18vsLos Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles ChargersNo. 28Jan 1083%

Percent is the model win chance for the Broncos with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Broncos Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Turnover margin+45th
  • Yards per play allowed5.010th
  • Red zone scoring60.0%14th

Weaknesses

  • Third down conversion31.1%31st
  • Yards per game270.030th
  • Yards per play4.726th

Broncos Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play4.726th
  • Yards per play allowed5.010th
  • Net yards per play-0.322nd
  • Yards per game270.030th
  • Yards allowed per game349.022nd
  • Third down conversion31.1%31st
  • Third down rate allowed42.1%21st
  • Red zone scoring60.0%14th
  • Turnover margin+45th
  • Points per game margin+0.416th

Broncos Elo Rating by Game

1548157716051633Start: 1601StartWk 1: 1560Wk 1Wk 2: 1581Wk 2Wk 3: 1594Wk 3Wk 4: 1577Wk 4Wk 5: 1591Wk 5Wk 6: 1607Wk 6Wk 7: 1621Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Broncos 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7W30-16atArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32+14.1 Elo
  2. Wk 6W17-14vsSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1+15.8 Elo
  3. Wk 5W23-17atLos Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles ChargersNo. 28+13.8 Elo
  4. Wk 4L14-24atSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2-17.0 Elo
  5. Wk 3W30-26vsLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9+13.7 Elo
  6. Wk 2W20-13vsJacksonville Jaguars logoJacksonville JaguarsNo. 5+20.3 Elo
  7. Wk 1L10-31atKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7-40.7 Elo

Broncos Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 8 5-2

AFC West Power Rankings

AFC West

  1. 7Kansas City Chiefs logoKansas City Chiefs5-1, next at DEN Sun66.1
  2. 8Denver Broncos logoDenver Broncos5-2, next vs KC Sun64.7
  3. 27Las Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas Raiders3-4, next at NYJ Sun29.7
  4. 28Los Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles Chargers0-6, next at LA Sun28.5

Broncos Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Denver Broncos ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Denver Broncos are No. 8 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 64.7 and an Elo rating of 1621. That places them in Tier 2, Playoff Teams.

What is the Denver Broncos record in 2026?

The Denver Broncos are 5-2. They have scored 144 points and allowed 141, a margin of +0.4 per game.

Who do the Denver Broncos play next?

The Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs (No. 7) on Sunday, November 1 at 4:25 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Broncos a 69% chance to win.

How efficient are the Denver Broncos on offense and defense?

The Denver Broncos gain 4.7 yards per play, 26th in the NFL, and allow 5.0, 10th. That is a net of -0.3 yards per play.

How do the Denver Broncos rank in the AFC West?

2nd of four by power rating. The AFC West order is Chiefs (No. 7), Broncos (No. 8), Raiders (No. 27), Chargers (No. 28).

Have the Denver Broncos played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1548, the 2nd toughest schedule played in the league.

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