Andrew Whitworth expects another big season from the Broncos

In a recent appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, former All-Pro and current Thursday Night Football analyst Andrew Whitworth said the Denver Broncos are on an upward trajectory heading into 2026

Whitworth acknowledged what could have been in the 2025 Super Bowl, while looking forward to Denver's 2026 season, especially against the Seattle Seahawks , a game which Whitworth will attend as part of the TNF crew.

"That's another one," Whitworth said of the Broncos - Seahawks matchup in Week 6. "I still think that's a game that could have been last year's Super Bowl, but it also could be this year's. Both those teams have the potential to be there again."

The big game against Seattle will be a pivotal one for the Broncos ; it is the final game of a brutal six-game opening stretch ; however, it will be potentially the best-looking game of the season , as both squads will wear their beautiful throwback uniforms.

Whitworth complimented the Broncos for their moves in the 2026 offseason, showing they can be contenders once again.

"Denver to me is another one that I just think they've made some moves that I think are going to make them a little more explosive on offense," Whitworth said. "I'm looking for that defense to kind of return and be even if they're not as elite as they were last year, they're still going to be really, really good. I think that this team right there, Denver is going to be the team in the AFC. I just have a feeling they're going to be one of those teams at the end that you're going to be dealing with again."

You can view Whitworth's full comments below.

The Broncos begin their season in an extremely tough environment, at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs in their first primetime game of the season. Can the Broncos prove they are once again contenders? Or was last year a fluke? We'll soon find out.

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