"The Broncos look like they have a solid starting quarterback in Bo Nix and have arguably the NFL's best offensive line and best defense, led by star cornerback Pat Surtain II. What a turnaround for coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton," wrote Ben Solak, who discussed Denver's reasons for hope.

ESPN's Seth Walder wrote on Monday that, as a bold prediction, he thinks Nix will lose his starting job in 2027 and leave the Broncos at the end of that season.