The Denver Broncos, had they been healthier for the AFC Championship Game, would have surely beaten the New England Patriots and absolutely could have beaten the Seattle Seahawks. After a 14-win regular season, it became clear that Denver was a legitimate juggernaut.
But even the best teams in the NFL struggle at certain positions. Offensively, as we all know, the Broncos just did not get good enough play from the playmaking unit. The best player on offense in 2025 was J.K. Dobbins, but he went down in Week 10 with a season-ending foot injury.
On defense, Denver clearly had issues right in the middle with the inside linebacker group.