Heavy Favorites in AFC West: Fan's Take

[Imasmashu]

"...don't shoot the messenger!"

There's roughly 10 weeks until the 2012 NFL season starts, and Denver Broncos fans' excitement is growing daily. With continued positive reports coming out of Broncos headquarters in regards to Peyton Manning's recovery, the upcoming season looks very promising. With an improving defense, and the switch to a high-octane offense behind a future Hall of Fame quarterback, the Broncos should dominate their AFC West division.

While I think it's possible that the first half of the schedule could yield a losing record for the Broncos (with tough opponents like the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and the New Orleans Saints), the second half of the season is where the Broncos can really make a charge to the top of the standings. A large part of that is due to the fact that they will have four of their six divisional games in the second half of the season.

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[SilverHaze81]

Until we are at week 10, I could care less about predictions and fan excitement in Denver..let's see what happens when manning gets his bell rung..out

[Raider Ran]

This is the Yahoo equivalent of the Bleacher Report. This is all need to see. Peyton Manning has not even taken a hit in a year and half. Homerism.

Julie is a featured NFL contributor for the Yahoo Contributor Network. Having followed the NFL her entire life, she became a fan of the Broncos after moving to Denver in 2001.

[Dj Diesel]

that tough first half schedule is the reason why i dont consider them a Heavy favorite. Who Knows how Peytons health or any other bronco for that matter is going to be like after playing tough defenses week after week.

[guydon]

That is why they play the game. I remember a lot of eagles talk last year.