What happened: The Denver Broncos completely reversed their early-game performance over the first six weeks of the 2026 regular season. After facing halftime deficits of 14-7 in Week 1, 10-3 in Week 2, and 16-0 in Week 3, Denver played to a 3-3 first-half tie in Week 4. The team then captured consecutive halftime leads of 10-3 in Week 5 and 14-3 in Week 6.

Why it matters: Getting ahead before the break allows the Broncos to lean on their defense and survive low-yardage outings, as seen when they reached a 4-2 record despite managing just 168 total yards in their 17-14 Week 6 win. Allowing only three first-half points in each of the past three weeks proves this unit can dictate game scripts from the opening kickoff. If Denver continues to control the first two quarters, they will remain a dangerous threat in the AFC.