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The Broncos will finish their slate with two of their last three games at home, beginning with a visit from the Browns on Saturday, Dec. 15. Denver then plays a mid-day game at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 28 and will host the Texans in Week 9 before a Week 10 bye. The last time the Broncos played at Baltimore so early in the season was in John Elway's rookie year. Aqib Talib and Wade Phillips return to Denver for the first time since Talib was traded this offseason and Phillips joined for the Rams following the 2016 season.
Denver will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 as quarterback Case Keenum's former team visits the Mile High City. Last season the Bengals defeated the Broncos in Denver, 20-17, behind solid quarterback play from Andy Dalton. Dalton three touchdowns and no interceptions with balanced scoring in three of the four quarters. Rest and recovery week is well-timed just past the midway point of the season.
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As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The Broncos then travel to the East Coast for a Week 3 date with the Washington Redskins. This week's contest, which is traditionally a final dress rehearsal for the regular season, will pit the Broncos against Washington's new quarterback, Alex Smith. Denver battled Smith twice a year over the past five seasons during his time with the Chiefs.
The Broncos’ last game against Pittsburgh was a memorable 2015 playoff win en route to a Super Bowl 50 win. The Broncos last competed against the Cardinals in 2014, when they earned a home win. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties.
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Denver must come ready to play in a game everyone hopes will have playoff implications. The last time the Denver Broncos faced the Pittsburgh Steelers was also during their Super Bowl season. In an offensive shootout, the Steelers defeated the Broncos at Heinz Field behind Ben Roethlisberger’s 40 completions for 380 yards and three touchdowns. The clock is ticking on an aging Big Ben and this time Denver gets to play host. Trevor Siemian struggled last season in Kansas City, throwing three picks. Chiefs TE Travis Kelce came to play that day, though, catching seven passes for 133 yards and one touchdown.
This will mark the ninth season since the NFL mandated that regular-season schedules end with division games. Playing the Chargers at home ensures that the Broncos will have closed the season with each of their division opponents three times since the league changed its Week 17 protocol. This will also mark the ninth time in the last 10 seasons that the Broncos have ended their regular season at home. The Broncos, though, may need to get the best of Garoppolo in this game. The Week 14 matchup will likely be critical in the playoff stretch, and a loss may force the Broncos to win the remaining three games on their schedule.
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Any sort of scoring from the offense or defense will be an improvement from last year’s contest. The Chargers, meanwhile, will be fresh off a road game at division rival Oakland. This marks the fourth consecutive season in which the Broncos and Bengals have met, which has never happened before. It's a quick turnaround before the 24th Thursday game in Broncos history. Denver is all-time on Thursday — including a series of Thanksgiving games during the AFL years — but the Broncos are 11-4 on Thursdays in the 21st century. Denver has also triumphed in four of its last five Thursday road games, including a triumph at Indianapolis last December.
This will also be the Broncos’ lone home game over the first four weeks after the bye. The specific dates of the first three preseason games will be announced when the regular-season schedule is released in the coming weeks. Will Santa bring something back from Oakland for all the good boys and girls? Last year, Michael Crabtree and Aqib Talib squared off in the infamous chain-snatching altercation.
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Last year, Denver raced out to a 3-1 start and stumbled down the stretch to finish 5-11. In Case Keenum’s first start with the Broncos, nothing would be better than to come away with a win against a traditionally powerful opponent led by Russell Wilson. It would help wash away the taste of 2017 and help establish momentum for the rest of the season.
Denver hopes to continue its recent form in games before the bye when Deshaun Watson makes his first visit to Denver. The Broncos have won five of their last six games preceding a bye week, with the only loss in that run coming in a overtime loss at Seattle in 2014. This will also be Case Keenum's first game against his original team.
A Week 13 game against the Bengals and Week 14 contest against the 49ers will wrap up a two-game road stretch. The Broncos have not played a meaningful game in Levi’s Stadium since Super Bowl 50. They’ll travel to the StubHub Center to play the Chargers in Week 11 before a home game against the Steelers in Week 12. Denver fell in its sole trip to the StubHub Center, but the team defeated the Chargers in last year’s season opener.
And against an opponent Broncos fans likely aren’t fond of, the atmosphere should be among the best of the season. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Chris Harris Jr. and Bradley Roby will face off against Cooks, Cooper Kupp and the rest of the Rams' offense. And against an opponent Broncos fans likely aren't fond of, the atmosphere should be among the best of the season.
News Broncos sign WR Freddie Swain off Miami's practice squad As several Broncos wide receivers rehab from injuries, Denver has added a veteran to its roster. On Oct. 7, Denver will travel to MetLife Stadium for a matchup with the Jets. The Broncos posted their first shutout win in more than a decade with a 23-0 win over the Jets last season.
The Broncos' 2018 schedule was released Thursday afternoon and lent clarity to the season's outlook. How will Talib's play and Phillips' scheme fare against Emmanuel Sanders, Demaryius Thomas and Case Keenum? The battles that took place at practice for years are now much more real. Chris Harris Jr. and Bradley Roby will face off against Cooks, Cooper Kupp and the rest of the Rams’ offense.
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