Denver Broncos predicted to dethrone defending champs in Super Bowl LX

Denver, CO – September 6, 2025

The Denver Broncos are suddenly being projected as the NFL’s ultimate dark horse. While most analysts at NFL.com picked the Baltimore Ravens to capture Super Bowl LX, one bold voice has sparked headlines.

Adam Rank predicted the Broncos will not only reach the big stage, but stun the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles — bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to Denver for the first time since Super Bowl 50.

Rank argued that head coach Sean Payton has completed the franchise’s turnaround, with a dominant defense backed by rookie quarterback Bo Nix, offering steadier support than Peyton Manning gave during Denver’s last title run.

If that prophecy comes true, it would mirror Denver’s legendary Super Bowl XXXII triumph, when John Elway’s Broncos toppled the defending champion Green Bay Packers in one of the NFL’s greatest upsets.

The hype builds even higher as the Broncos and Eagles are already scheduled to clash in Week 5 at Lincoln Financial Field, giving fans a tantalizing early preview of a potential Super Bowl showdown.

Not all analysts agree. Jack Andrade also forecasted a Broncos-Eagles matchup in February, but believes Philadelphia’s mix of power running and suffocating defense makes them too tough to deny a repeat.

For now, the Broncos remain focused on their opener against the Tennessee Titans. But with national media fueling the fire, Denver suddenly looks less like a rebuilding team — and more like a contender ready to shock the NFL.

Broncos Announce 53-Man Roster for 2025 Regular Season

The Denver Broncos officially set their 53-man roster as the team prepares for the 2025 NFL regular season under head coach Sean Payton. Here’s the full breakdown by position:

Quarterbacks (2)

Bo Nix
Jarrett Stidham

Running Backs (4)

J.K. Dobbins
RJ Harvey
Jaleel McLaughlin
Tyler Badie

Wide Receivers (5)

Courtland Sutton
Marvin Mims Jr.
Troy Franklin
Pat Bryant
Trent Sherfield Sr.

Tight Ends (4)

Evan Engram
Adam Trautman
Nate Adkins
Lucas Krull

Offensive Line (9)

Garett Bolles
Ben Powers
Luke Wattenberg
Quinn Meinerz
Mike McGlinchey
Matt Peart
Alex Palczewski
Alex Forsyth
Frank Crum

Defensive Line (7)

Zach Allen
D.J. Jones
John Franklin-Myers
Malcolm Roach
Sai’Vion Jones
Jordan Jackson
Eyioma Uwazurike

Outside Linebackers (5)

Nik Bonitto
Jonathon Cooper
Jonah Elliss
Dondrea Tillman
Que Robinson

Inside Linebackers (4)

Dre Greenlaw
Alex Singleton
Justin Strnad
Karene Reid

Cornerbacks (5)

Pat Surtain II
Riley Moss
Jahdae Barron
Ja’Quan McMillian
Kris Abrams-Draine

Safeties (5)

Talanoa Hufanga
Brandon Jones
P.J. Locke
JL Skinner
Devon Key

Specialists (3)

K: Wil Lutz
P: Jeremy Crawshaw
LS: Mitch Fraboni

Injured Reserve (2)

FB Mike Burton (hamstring)
ILB Drew Sanders (foot)

The Broncos believe this balanced mix of veterans and young talent gives them the depth to compete for a playoff run — and possibly more — in 2025.