Broncos' Week 2 loss is lessened after brutal performance by AFC West rival

Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs | David Eulitt/GettyImagesThe Denver Broncos lost in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL Season in brutal fashion, but their AFC West rival actually did them a favor. You could argue that this was the most frustrating loss of the Sean Payton era. Sure, the 2023 fiasco in Miami was bad, and the 2024 loss in Arrowhead was quite painful, but this one felt a bit different.

It just feels extra frustrating as a fan. The offense was largely good during the game. JK Dobbins ran for his second touchdown of the season, and Bo Nix threw for three scores, so a 28-point offensive output should have been plenty against the Colts.

However, too many self-inflicted wounds allowed…