5 Bold Broncos Predictions That'll Come True in 2023
To think it's just a few days before the Denver Broncos kick off the 2023 season against the Las Vegas Raiders. There's been plenty to like about the preseason, and there's reason for optimism under new head coach Sean Payton.
Last season, I made several bold predictions, but unfortunately, Nathaniel Hackett had other designs. He was a head coach who was way in over his head, plus the Broncos suffered from a host of injuries to the squad and multiple players struggling to put things together.
But that won't stop me from rolling out a new set of bold Broncos predictions for 2023. The hope is that the Broncos will have better coaching, will not have such bad luck with injuries again, and will see multiple players settle down and get back to consistently good play.
Let's dive into my five bold predictions for the 2023 Broncos season.
1. Russell Wilson Will Throw 30 TD Passes
2. Javonte Williams Will Rush for 1,000 Yards.
3. Jerry Jeudy Catches 80-Plus Passes, Leading Team
4. Broncos Defense Posts 40 Sacks
5. Damarri Mathis Leads Broncos in Interceptions
Last season, Justin Simmons finished with six interceptions to lead the Broncos, even as he missed four games because of injuries. He's gained a reputation as a ball hawk.
This season, though, let's predict somebody else will lead the team in picks. And given that opposing quarterbacks may be leery about targeting Patrick Surtain II, that could open things up for second-year cornerback Damarri Mathis.
Last year, Mathis had a typical season for a rookie who was a late-round draft pick — he struggled quite a bit but showed plenty of potential. I'm betting this is the season he takes the next step and becomes a quality No. 2 cornerback, which should give him the chance to lead the defense in interceptions.
If Mathis does take the next step, the Broncos could have their best cornerback duo since the days of Aqib Talib and Chris Harris, Jr. Nothing would excite Broncos fans more than to see a resurgence of the No Fly Zone.
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