2012 Denver Broncos Schedule Released

Just when you though the Denver Broncos couldn't get anymore attention after a season in the spotlight with Tim Tebow and an off season with even more action due to the signing of Peyton Manning, the spotlight is still burning bright. The Broncos released their 2012 regular season schedule and they will play an unprecedented five prime time games. The season will start with a playoff rematch from last year as the Broncos host the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 9th. Here is the rest of the schedule.

PRESEASON

Thursday, Aug. 9 - at Chicago Bears - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 18 - Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 26 - San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High -2 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 30 - at Arizona Cardinals - 9 p.m.

REGULAR SEASON

Week 1 - Sunday, Sept. 9 - Pittsburgh Steelers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 6:20 p.m.

Week 2 - Monday, Sept. 17 - at Atlanta Falcons - 6:30 p.m.

Week 3 - Sunday, Sept. 23 - Houston Texas at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 2:15 p.m.

Week 4 - Sunday, Sept. 30 - Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 2:05 p.m.

Week 5 - Sunday, Oct. 7 - at New England Patriots - 2:15 p.m.

Week 6 - Monday, Oct. 15 - at San Diego Chargers - 6:30 p.m.

Week 7 - BYE

Week 8 - Sunday, Oct. 28 - New Orleans Saints at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 6:20 p.m.

Week 9 - Sunday, Nov. 4 - at Cincinnati Bengals - 11 a.m.

Week 10 - Sunday, Nov. 11 - at Carolina Panthers - 11 a.m.

Week 11 - Sunday, Nov. 18 - San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 2:15 p.m. *

Week 12 - Sunday, Nov. 25 - at Kansas City Chiefs - 11 a.m.*

Week 13 - Sunday, Dec. 2 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 2:05 p.m.*

Week 14 - Thursday, Dec. 6 - at Oakland Raiders - 6:20 p.m.

Week 15 - Sunday, Dec. 16 - at Baltimore Ravens - 11 a.m.*

Week 16 - Sunday, Dec. 23 - Cleveland Browns at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 2:05 p.m.*

Week 17 - Sunday, Dec. 30 - Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High - 2:15 p.m.*

* means it is a flex game and could be moved to Sunday night.

Based on last years standings, the Broncos have the second toughest schedule in the league behind only the Super Bowl champion New York Giants.