In an earlier post, I predicted the Broncos would win six games this year. Now the team is 3-0, one of only seven undefeated teams through week three, and getting national media coverage. With everything that’s happened, the Broncos improved defense and special teams, do I want to reconsider my prediction?

No.

During the course of  a 16-game season, teams will win some games they weren’t expected to win, and lose  some they should have won.

And I’m excited about Denver’s success so far, but let’s not go overboard. Cincinnati is the only team Denver has played that shows any sign of competency this season. And they won the game on a freak, last minute tipped pass. Oakland and Cleveland are a combined 1-5. The Raiders’ defense is ranked 23rd and its offense is 31st. The Browns have the 30th ranked defense and the 32 ranked offense.

Let’s see how the Burros handle Dallas’ 3rd ranked offense. Will Denver be able to score enough against New England’s, Pittsburgh’s, and Baltimore’s top 10 defenses. It’s a long season. Here’s a breakdown of how I see the remaining 13 games:

Oct.4 Dallas (original pick – Dallas) This will be Denver’s first real test. Marion Barber is back. I still like Dallas.

Oct.11 @ New England (original pick – New England) I don’t think the Broncos can go into Foxborough and win, no matter how much McDaniels wants to.

Oct.19 @ San Diego (original pick San Diego) The Chargers might be more dangerous without LT. I still pick the Bolts.

Nov.1 @ Baltimore (original pick Baltimore) Baltimore en el fuego. Ravens cruise.

Nov.9 Pittsburgh (original pick Pittsburgh) Denver gets the home-field advantage but Pittsburgh has a history of whoopin’ Denver. I don’t see a rout, but the Steelers will win.

Nov.15 @ Washington (original pick – Denver) Hey, I actually picked the Broncos. Give me some credit.

Nov.22 San Diego (original pick – Denver) Revenge will be sweet. And I still hope Brandstater will de-pants Rivers.

Nov. 29 New York Giants (original pick – New York) I think Denver has more of a chance to take the Giants, but Brandon Jacobs is a monster and I think that’s enough for a close win.

Dec. 6 @ Kansas City (original pick – Kansas City) Denver could win this one. The Chiefs really aren’t any better than the Raiders and Denver embarrassed the Raiders. Still, I’m stayin’ with my original pick. This is one Denver should win, but won’t.

Dec.13 @ Indianapolis (original pick – Indianapolis) The Donkeys have never done well in Indy. Won’t start now.

Dec.20 Oakland (original pick – Denver) I will start the Raiders’ jokes early. There was terror alert at the Raiders’ practice facility last week after a player reported found an unknown white powdery substance on the field. Head coach Tom Cable called federal investigators. A chemical analysis determined that the white substance unknown to players was the GOAL LINE, and practice resumed after agents decided the team was unlikely to encounter it again.

Dec.27 @ Philadelphia (original pick – Philadelphia) Unless both McNall and Kolb are out, Denver still has no shot. Wait, that would mean Vick would play. Denver has absolutely no shot.

Jan. 3 Kansas City (original pick – Denver) This will almost be as fun as the Raiders’ game. Almost.

So, you see, I still think Denver ends up 6-10. The games they lose will probably be closer than previously imagined, and they will probably win one I picked them to lose, and lose one I picked them to win. As long as it isn’t the Raiders game, I’m happy.