The anticipation for the NFL's 2026 season is building, with the Denver Broncos set to kick off their campaign in just nine days. Their first challenge will be a road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, where they will face off against star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The Broncos' 2026 schedule features a lineup of formidable quarterbacks, including Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert, and rookie sensation Drake Maye. As Denver prepares for the season, they will meet their division rivals, the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, twice, which means they will see Mahomes and Herbert in action on multiple occasions.
In the offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders made headlines by naming Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback. However, there is speculation that the No. 1 overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, could take over the starting role at some point during the season, adding another layer of intrigue to the Broncos' schedule.
As the Broncos assess their quarterback, Bo Nix, he is ranked among the quarterbacks they will face in 2026 based on their passer ratings from the previous season. While this ranking method has its limitations—especially considering Malik Willis had only one game to showcase his skills—it's an interesting way to evaluate how Nix stacks up against his peers.
Here’s how Bo Nix compares to the other quarterbacks on the Broncos' schedule, ranked by their 2025 passer ratings:
- Dolphins QB Malik Willis: 145.5 (*one game)
- Patriots QB Drake Maye: 113.5
- Rams QB Matthew Stafford: 109.2
- Bills QB Josh Allen: 102.2
- 49ers QB Brock Purdy: 100.5
- Seahawks QB Sam Darnold: 99.1
- Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers: 94.8
- Chargers QB Justin Herbert: 94.1
- Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett: 94.1
- Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence: 91.0
- Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: 89.6
- Broncos QB Bo Nix: 87.8
- Panthers QB Bryce Young: 87.8
- Raiders QB Kirk Cousins: 84.8
- Jets QB Geno Smith: 84.7
Last season, Nix played a crucial role in leading the Broncos to a remarkable 14-3 record, securing the AFC West title and the top seed in the AFC playoffs. Unfortunately, his season was cut short when he suffered a broken ankle in the divisional round, which left many fans and analysts believing that the Broncos could have advanced to the Super Bowl had he remained healthy. With Nix now back to full fitness, the Broncos are eager to embark on another deep playoff run this season.
As the Broncos gear up for their season opener, all eyes will be on Bo Nix and how he performs against a challenging slate of quarterbacks. The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for Denver fans as they look to build on last year's success.
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