Denver Broncos 2025 Season Preview: Star Players, Key Matchups & Where to Watch
After a rocky start, the Broncos looked reborn in 2024. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix shattered expectations and set a new rookie record for passing touchdowns, ending Denver’s decade-long playoff drought in style. With Cortland Sutton locked in on a team-friendly deal and new offensive weapons in the mix, the unit is primed to take another step forward.
On defense, Pat Surtain II led a dominant group that thrived under Vance Joseph’s scheme. Breakout performances across the board made Denver one of the league’s top defensive units. The offseason additions of Jahdae Barron, Talanoa Hufanga, and Dre Greenlaw only add to the excitement heading into 2025.
📺 Top 5 Must-Watch Broncos Games in 2025
🏈 Week 4 (Sept 29) - vs Cincinnati Bengals
ABC/ESPN, 8:15 PM ET
Elite AFC offense against elite AFC defense. Denver’s first primetime game of the season is at home and should be a treat.
🏈 Week 5 (Oct 5) - @ Philadelphia Eagles
CBS, 1:00 PM ET
Travelling to the defending superbowl champs and getting a win will be tough, but it would equally be a huge statement to the rest of the league.
🏈 Week 10 (Nov 6) - vs Las Vegas Raiders
Prime Video, 8:20 PM ET
Hosting a much-improved Raiders team on Thursday Night Football is a great occasion for the Broncos to demonstrate that they are still KC’s number 1 rival for the AFC West.
🏈 Week 13 (Nov 30) - @ Washington Commanders
NBC, 8:20 PM ET
Sunday Night, away against a fast-rising NFC franchise, who, just as the Broncos, are trying to knock off a conference powerhouse at the top of their respective division.
🏈 Week 17 (Dec 25) - @ Kansas City Chiefs
Prime Video, 8:15 PM ET
Christmas Day in KC, it doesn’t get much bigger than this in the regular season. Most likely, hostile weather in a hostile stadium, what an occasion this would be for Denver to knock the Chiefs off their perch?
🌙 Broncos in Prime Time: When to Tune In
- Sunday Night (SNF) Games
- Week 13 @ Washington
- Monday Night (MNF) Games
- Week 4 vs Cincinnati
- Thursday Night (TNF) Games
- Week 10 vs Las Vegas
- Week 17 @ Kansas City
- Christmas Day
- Week 17 @ Kansas City
Thanks to their impressive performances last season, Denver has doubled the number of primetime games it’s been awarded. This year will be the fifth time that they have played on Christmas, hoping to improve their 2-2 holiday record. They’ve lost their last 2, one of which came to Kansas City…so they’re not on a great run of form.
⭐️ 2025 Star Players to Watch
🔥 On OffenseBo Nix – A dual-threat QB who got over his growing pains early as a rookie. Bo-lieve it!Cortland Sutton – Spectacular catch specialist, important veteran leader for this offense.
Marvin Mims – A young speedster and return specialist, exciting deep threat for Nix.
🛡️ On DefensePat Surtain II – Reigning DPOY, shuts down the entire side of his field. Big, flawless in coverage.Nik Bonitto – Broke out last season with 13.5 sacks, growing into an elite edge rusher.Jonathan Allen – Played more snaps than any other D-lineman in 2024, a stalwart for Denver.
How to Watch the Broncos in 2025
It varies game to game. For the best, most in-depth access, NFL Network offers the most complete coverage. Nationally broadcast games are available on major networks such as Fox, CBS, and NBC, with other offerings on Prime Video and Netflix as well.
💡 Pro Tip: For full schedule and TV listings, visit our Denver Broncos Subpage.
🧠 Final Thought: Can they win the AFC West?
Last year, they overperformed expectations, but in 2025, the Denver Broncos are gunning for the top spot in the AFC West. With a roster stacked with talent on either side of the ball, the Broncos should expect to make the playoffs again, and if all goes right, possibly even more. You won’t want to take your eyes off the Broncos in 2025.
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