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- They will face two teams currently leading their divisions and two teams chasing Wild Card spots, who are also division rivals. When heading into the postseason, you often hear terms like "battle-tested," and you look for teams that have been able to prevail in the close, one-score games.
- The Broncos have done that this season, but these next four games could show just how true a contender this team is. Denver Broncos next four opponentsWeek 15- Green Bay Packers (9-3-1)The Packers are one of the hottest teams in the league after defeating the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving and then ending the Chicago Bears' five-game winning streak on Sunday to overtake them for first place in the NFC North. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Broncos will have a big advantage in this game since it will be played in Denver, where they have yet to lose this season, as opposed to having to go to Lambeau Field, but this is going to be a difficult test for the team. The Packers have one of the league's better defenses this year, following the addition of Micah Parsons in the offseason. Week 16- Jacksonville Jaguars (9-4)The Jaguars are playing great football under first-year head coach Liam Coen and, after dispatching the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, sit atop the AFC South division. The Jaguars have impressive wins this season over the Texans, 49ers, Chiefs and Chargers, and have what it takes to come into Denver and pull off a road upset. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWeek 17- at Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)The Chiefs are far from their normal selves this season as they are clawing and scratching to stay in the AFC playoff race.
- But this game will be on a short week for the Broncos, taking place at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas night.
- The Chiefs will be looking for payback from their earlier loss to the Broncos this season and if nothing else, they'd love to play spoiler to the Broncos' playoff run. Week 18- Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) It will be interesting to see where these two teams stand in the final game of the season.
- The Chargers should still be fighting for a playoff spot and the Broncos could have things wrapped up and if that ends up being the case, you could see Jarrett Stidham and a bunch of backups in this one. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementREAD:Broncos are likely to lose this key defender in 2026One of the Broncos' two losses this season came against the Chargers, so it would be nice for the team to get a chance to avenge that one. If the Broncos can handle this string of games with success and consistency, they can head into the playoffs with the kind of confidence that they have faced some tough scenarios and come out on top and that is a huge part of a recipe that leads to a Super Bowl appearance. More Broncos ContentDenver Broncos' rookie RJ Harvey hitting his stride at the perfect time3 teams who could pull Vance Joseph away from the Denver Broncos in 2026AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNFL Picks, Predictions Week 14: Denver Broncos vs.