With the preseason over and the NFL season opener on deck, it is time for the Denver Broncos to turn their preseason hope into tangible regular-season results. Denver's return to the playoffs won't be enough, and the team needs to demonstrate that it can truly become a consistent AFC competitor.
A handful of different Broncos entered training camp as important players to keep an eye on, but a few will enter the regular season with the same connotations. There is a good argument to make that three Broncos specifically need a major performance in week one to be able to get their season started on the right foot.