For the fifth straight year, the Broncos will have a new starting quarterback.
Teddy Bridgewater on Wednesday was announced as Denver’s new main man under center, beating out incumbent starter Drew Lock. But can he lead the team to big success this year?
The Broncos’ odds to win the Super Bowl ranged greatly on Thursday across various oddsmakers, from +4,100 () — meaning a $100 bet would win $4,100 — to +5,400 ().
The team had been as low as +2,000 earlier in the offseason amid the rumors about Aaron Rodgers being traded to Denver.
So it’s a longshot for the team to add a fourth title to its storied history. A more realistic goal is whether they can produce their first winning season since 2016. Fanduel has their this year.
Here’s a look at some current odds in the world of sports.
+5,400
The odds the Broncos will win Super Bowl LVI, . Denver has the 19th-best odds. The Chiefs (+550) are favored, followed by the Buccaneers (+750) and Bills (+1,200).
+175
The odds the Broncos will make the playoffs, .
15.5
The over-under for total rushing and receiving touchdowns that Panthers star and former Valor Christian standout Christian McCaffrey will total in the 2021 NFL regular season, .
+1,000
The odds the Broncos will reach the AFC championship game this season, .
+600
The odds Michael Porter Jr. will be named the NBA’s most improved player this upcoming season, . The Nuggets forward is the favorite, followed by Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+700) and Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (+750).
+9,500
The odds Nuggets guard Bones Hyland will win the NBA rookie of the year award for the 2021-22 season, . He is tied for the 28th-best odds. Cade Cunningham of Detroit (+210) is favored, followed by Houston’s Jalen Green (+270).
