Broncos take big drop in NFL power rankings after 'MNF' loss - Broncos Wire

Technology By USA Today • September 15, 2026, 6:20 PM UTC
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Coming off a 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) on Monday Night Football in Week 1, the Denver Broncos (0-1) are now ranked 13th in Nate Davis' latest NFL power rankings for USA TODAY Sports. That's down 10 spots from preseason

Coming off a 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) on Monday Night Football in Week 1, the Denver Broncos (0-1) are now ranked 13th in Nate Davis' latest NFL power rankings for USA TODAY Sports. That's down 10 spots from preseason

How long before Sean Payton reclaims play-calling duties from newly promoted OC Davis Webb? Not very with another performance like Monday night's in K.C.

Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Chiefs are ranked No. 6, the Los Angeles Chargers are ranked No. 25 and the Las Vegas Raiders are ranked No. 29.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, whom the Broncos will host in Week 2, are ranked No. 8.

Overall, the Seattle Seahawks are ranked No. 1 and the Miami Dolphins are ranked No. 32 (last). To view the complete set of NFL power rankings going into Week 2, visit USATODAY.com.

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