How many games will the Denver Broncos win after an 0-2 start in Bo Nix's first season?

Countless times before the Denver Broncos' season, Sean Payton preached the importance of getting off to a fast start for this team. The team's 0-2 start is certainly not ideal for Payton's plan for the year.

Will Bo Nix and Payton's offense turn things around? Will the Broncos' defense play at a high level all season?

After the first two games of the season, how will the 2024 Broncos perform in their final 15 games of the season?

Here are the updated record projections for the Broncos after their 0-2 start.

All odds below are provided courtesy of bet365.

What will the Broncos' record be in 2024?

Zac: 5-12 – The sky is falling for the Broncos. But that will stop to some extent during the season as Bo Nix adjusts to the NFL.

Yes, Nix's first two games were certainly not pretty. But that was also true for Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels. Unfortunately, the NFL is tough and the adjustment period for rookie quarterbacks is very difficult, as Sean Payton learns in no time.

But once Nix gets used to the pace of the game, we will see the quarterback the Broncos hoped for when they selected him No. 12 in the NFL Draft.

However, the growing pains may not go away so quickly.

Denver's next five-game stretch is shaping up to be more difficult than it first appeared. Aside from the New York Jets in Week 5, all four other teams – the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints – are looking significantly better than the public expected.

But as always, Denver will win a game or two they shouldn't win – like last year against the Chiefs – and finish the season 5-12. It won't be a pretty season, but it won't be a winless one either.

Henry: 6-11 – I’m not ready to throw in the towel yet.

The first month of the NFL is essentially the new preseason. Players are shaking off the rust. Coaches are figuring out what works for the new versions of their teams. Opponents have no idea what to prepare for. Throw a rookie quarterback into the mix and expect chaos.

Just when you think you know something about the NFL, the league surprises you with a surprise.

I don't expect the Broncos to be world class players. We haven't seen enough of them to say they're going to be special in any way.

I do expect growth, though. Nix is ​​(hopefully) playing the worst ball of his career. The running game can only get better. Maybe the defense will drop off, but even a moderate decline could easily be offset by a functioning offense.

Selection Selection Selection

Bo Nix Passing Yards over/under 181.5

Zac: Over

Strand: Over

Bo Nix Pass Touchdown Over/Under 0.5

Zac: Over

Strand: Under

Bo Nix Interceptions over/under 0.5

Zac: Over

Strand: Over

Baker Mayfield Passing Yards over/under 245.5

Zac: Under

Strand: Over

Baker Mayfield Pass Touchdown Over/Under 1.5

Zac: Under

Strand: Over

Courtland Sutton Receiving Yards over/under 38.5

Zac: Over

Strand: Over

Mike Evans receives yards over/under 64.5

Zac: Under

Strand: Over

Chris Godwin receives yards over/under 64.5

Zac: Over

Strand: Over

Javonte Williams Rushing Yards over/under 46.5

Zac: Under

Strand: Under

Rachaad White Rushing Yards Over/Under 50.5

Zac: Over

Strand: Under

Broncos-Buccaneers Total Points Over/Under 41

Zac: Under

Strand: Under

Broncos @ Buccaneers (-6.5)

Zac: Buccs

Strand: Broncos

Chargers @ Steelers (-2)

Zac: Chargers

Strand: Steelers

Panthers @ Raiders (-5.5)

Zac: robber

Strand: Panther

Chiefs (-4.5) @ Falcons

Zac: Chiefs

Strand: Falcons

Leaderboard

Last week

Strand: 6-3

Zac: 3-6

In total

Strand: 11-12-1

Zac: 8-15-1