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Denver Broncos

3 Super Bowls 8 AFC Titles 1960 Founded
Starting QB
Bo Nix
37.3
#9 in the NFL

Denver Broncos All-Time Quarterback Rankings

54 Quarterbacks 1 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 71.8 Good Good Elite Sigma 16
2 48.6 Elite Great Great Sigma 4
3 37.3 Great Good Subpar Slaps 2
4 34.5 Good Good Average Chill 6
5 31.0 Great Good Subpar Delulu 4
6 29.6 Average Good Subpar Delulu 5
7
Frank Tripucka
24.7 Subpar Subpar Subpar Delulu 4
8 21.1 Average Good Average Delulu 2
9 19.0 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 1
10 17.9 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 4
11
Jay Cutler
17.8 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 1
12 17.7 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 3
13 17.7 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 2
14 16.6 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
15 16.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
16 16.3 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
17 14.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 6
18 14.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
19 13.6 Good Good Non-Factor NPC 3
20 12.0 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 1
21 11.3 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 2
22 11.0 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
23 10.8 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 2
24 10.7 Good Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
25 9.8 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
26 9.7 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 9
27 9.6 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
28 9.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
29 9.4 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
30 9.1 Average Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3
31 8.9 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
32 8.7 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
33 8.5 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
34
Max Choboian
8.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
35 8.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
36 7.8 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
37 7.3 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
38 7.3 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
39 7.2 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
40 7.2 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
41 7.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
42 6.8 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
43 6.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
44 6.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
45 6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
46 6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
47 6.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
48 6.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
49 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
50 5.9 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
51 5.8 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
52 5.8 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
53 5.7 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
54 5.5 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the Denver Broncos

How does Bo Nix compare to John Elway?

Bo Nix is the current starter leading Denver’s offense, while John Elway remains the franchise’s all‑time quarterback benchmark and organizational standard for long‑term success and leadership.

How strong is the Broncos offensive support?

The Broncos have built a balanced supporting cast with an improving offensive line and deeper skill-position group, aiming to keep the quarterback clean and diversify the passing game in Sean Payton’s system.

Will Broncos draft or sign another quarterback?

Denver is expected to explore affordable veteran options and late‑round draft picks to maintain depth behind Bo Nix, rather than investing major resources at quarterback while they contend in the playoffs.

What offensive system do Broncos run now?

The Broncos run Sean Payton’s timing‑based, matchup‑driven offense, with passing concepts heavily influenced by quarterbacks coach and pass‑game coordinator Davis Webb, whose work with Bo Nix has drawn leaguewide attention.

Who is the Broncos backup quarterback?

Behind starter Bo Nix, the Broncos’ depth chart features backups like **John Elway** and **Tim Tebow**, giving the organization multiple experienced options if they need to adjust during a playoff run.