Over the years, the Broncos have remained one of the best in the NFL in one specific area. Denver is second in the NFL — the best in the AFC — in season-opening games for teams that have played at least 20 seasons.
The Broncos begin the season Sunday at Cincinnati and are 31-17-1 in opening games, for a .643 winning percentage. Since 2001, they are 6-2 and 13-5 since 1991.
The Broncos are 23-6-1 when opening at home, but they are 8-11 on the road.
Sunday will be the Broncos’ fifth consecutive road game to open the season, a team record. But when opening against the Bengals, the Broncos are 5-2 all-time, including a 30-10 win in Cincinnati in 2003.
TOP OPENING-GAME RECORDS, NFL HISTORY
Team … W-L-T … Pct. … Streak
1. Dallas … 33-15-1 … .684 … Won 2
2. Denver … 31-17-1 … .643 … Won 2
2. Jacksonville … 9-5-0 … .643 … Lost 2
4. Chicago … 50-34-5 … .590 … Won 1
5. N.Y. Giants … 47-32-5 … .589 … Won 1
