text: just go 10-6!  no problem except difficult division and the most difficult projected schedule in the league...  maybe i'm an optimistic fan, but i think the Broncos can win 10 games, and that 10 wins will likely win the AFC west.  All AFC west teams have difficult schedules and obviously play each other twice.  national sports media is underestimating a solid roster that will likely win 2-3 games on big special teams plays (FG kicker, punter, returns, and forced turnovers) - again that is optimistic.  Another 3-4 wins by flat outmatching opponents, that leaves 3-5 games they need to win by a single possession or just flat outperform teams with top 10 QB's.  If an AFC west team like the Raiders wins 12+ games, probably not a playoff year for the Broncos