Ranking the 14 quarterbacks Broncos will face this season

Barring injuries or benchings, the Denver Broncos will face 14 different starting quarterbacks on their 2024 schedule, including home and away games against each quarterback in the AFC West.

The toughest quarterback on Denver’s schedule, of course, is Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. A two-time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion, Mahomes is the best QB in the league, period.

Up next on the list is Baltimore Ravens dual-threat Lamar Jackson, a fellow two-time NFL MVP with a 3-0 record against the Broncos.

Not far behind Mahomes and Jackson is Cincinnati Bengals signal-caller Joe Burrow, who ranks high on Peyton Manning’s list of top NFL quarterbacks.

A promising up-and-coming threat is Justin Herbert (who also made Manning’s list), and veterans Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins always pose a threat to carve up a defense.

That’s the top six. Here’s the full list of quarterbacks Denver will face in 2024.

1. Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
2. Lamar Jackson (Ravens)
3. Joe Burrow (Bengals)
4. Justin Herbert (Chargers)
5. Aaron Rodgers (Jets)
6. Kirk Cousins (Falcons)
7. Anthony Richardson (Colts)
8. Deshaun Watson (Browns)
9. Geno Smith (Seahawks)
10. Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)
11. Russell Wilson (Steelers)
12. Derek Carr (Saints)
13. Gardner Minshew (Raiders)
14. Bryce Young (Panthers)

The action kicks off on Sunday when the Broncos go on the road to face Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 1 showdown.