NFL may decide to open Broncos' 2026 season off with a predictable primetime bang

Who will Broncos face in Week 1 of 2026 season?

If the Broncos open the season at home, there is a can't-miss opportunity for the NFL to kick the season off on a high note.

In last year's divisional round, the Broncos and Buffalo Bills played in one of the most memorable games of the season. The game went to overtime with the Broncos winning 33-30, but it didn't end without some controversy. This play remains hotly debated by both teams' fanbases.

Ruled an interception by Denver defensive back Ja'Quan McMillian, every fan of the Bills will tell you that it was a catch by Brandin Cooks. In the end, it led to the Broncos getting the game-winning field goal and ending Buffalo's Super Bowl hopes.

But the excitement didn't last long for Broncos Country. Shortly after the game ended, the team was notified that Bo Nix broke his ankle on one of the final plays of the game and would miss the rest of the postseason. That ultimately cost the Broncos their chance to get to the Super Bowl.

The Broncos and Bills are expected to be two of the top teams in the AFC again this season and it would be a huge way to kick off the year. The NFL could put this game as the season opener on Sunday Night Football and that should be considered a strong possibility.

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The Broncos have not opened a season on Sunday Night Football since the 2014 season. If you're predicting who the Broncos will face in Week 1, the Bills have to be considered one of the favorites.

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