The Denver Broncos started the season with a familiar defeat, losing to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. Their lack of offensive power put them at No. 29 in Vinnie Iyer’s latest Power Rankings, near the bottom of the league. With only three teams ranked lower – the Raiders, Giants and Panthers – the Broncos are under increasing pressure to improve in their upcoming game against the Steelers. The team’s ongoing struggles have raised doubts about their ability to turn the season around. An 0-2 start could severely damage their season aspirations.

In numbers

• The Broncos finished 29th in the Week 2 Power Rankings.
• Only three teams performed worse than the Broncos: Raiders (30), Giants (31), Panthers (32).

Yes but

The Broncos’ placement reflects a general trend of underperformance, but the season is still young and improvements can be made to change their trajectory. Other teams are facing similar challenges after their early losses.

Current status

• The Broncos are 0-1 after their loss to the Seahawks, which is their third consecutive loss in the season opener.
• The team’s first home game will take place this Sunday against the 1-0 defeat of the Steelers.

What’s next

The Broncos will need to come out strong against the Steelers to avoid an 0-2 start that could ruin their entire season. The outcome of this game will be crucial to the team’s morale and playoff aspirations.

Conclusion

The Broncos need to find solutions quickly to avoid falling into a losing cycle. Improvement in the upcoming games is essential as their current trajectory is jeopardizing not only their season but also the future of key players and the coaching staff.