Kicking off the season with a win always feels good, something the Denver Broncos haven’t done in the last two years. But this time around, Sean Payton and his squad are determined to change that. In Week 1, they’ll likely go up against rookie quarterback Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans. So, while the matchup brings some excitement, the real question is how Payton will navigate a fresh start in a season that’s already looking tough, especially after a major decision from Roger Goodell that could shake things up for Denver.

The Broncos’ 2025 schedule is out, and yeah, it feels like a bit of a grind this time. Last year, they had it easy with the NFC South, cruising to a 4-0 record and blowing teams out. This season? They’re up against the NFC East, home of the Super Bowl-winning Eagles and the rising Washington Commanders. That’s no joke. But there is something else too, which raised eyebrows for the schedule.

According to reporter Mike Klis on X, “Broncos are the first team west of the Mississippi to not have a bye week following a game overseas. There have been 19 other teams who played the week after an overseas game, but those teams either returned to the Eastern (16) or Midwest (3) Time Zones.”

That brutal travel stretch-flying to London to face the Jets, then turning right around to play the Giants with no bye in between. That’s rough. Still, it’s not like they’re going up against the early ’90s Cowboys or Niners back-to-back. However, at least a bye week would have helped Sean Payton’s team to rest up and prepare.

Nevertheless, Denver gets nine home games this time, which helps. So yeah, the road’s bumpier, but there’s no reason Sean Payton and team shouldn’t be eyeing the playoffs again. So, what’s the NFL regular season schedule for them?

Take a look at Sean Payton’s Denver 2025 schedule!

The Broncos’ 2025 schedule is finally out, and let’s just say, fans are already fired up. In addition, as per reports, someone inside the team even called it “beautiful.” And looking at it, they’re not wrong. Four primetime games, a London trip, and a Christmas night showdown with the Chiefs? That’s a wild ride! Here’s the unveiled schedule for Sean Payton’s team:

Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 2: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 3: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week 4: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 5: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 6: at New York Jets (London)
Week 7: vs. New York Giants
Week 8: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 9: at Houston Texans
Week 10: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Week 11: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 12: BYE
Week 13: at Washington Commanders
Week 14: at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 15: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 16: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 17: at Kansas City Chiefs (Christmas)
Week 18: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

No doubt, the energy’s high, the spotlight’s on, and the stakes are bigger than ever. Now the real question is: can Sean Payton’s Denver ride this momentum and punch their ticket to the playoffs again? With this kind of schedule, it’s gonna be one emotional, all-eyes-on-us kind of season. Let’s see what they’re made of!