*inferior in the sense that "the OTHER" team* is how that should have read. Referencing Denver: It was mentioned all summer that Peyton's arm strength and velocity are at their highest levels since his neck injury. Denvers D can challenge the #1 over all spot. Demaryius Thomas is an elite weapon on the same level as Antonio Brown, Megatron, Gronkowski, Beast Mode, etc.
I don't think the Broncos have any shot at the superbowl. They just happened the luck out in the battle of the "dueling noodles". Alex Smith and Jamaal Charles gave the game away. And ps, yes Peyton has a pick 6, but Alex Smith had what amounted to a pick six, Jamaal Charles fumbled in the red zone, Alex Smith got picked in the red zone, Jamal Charles fumbled AGAIN essentially handing the Broncos the win. And even with all that, the Broncos were facing a do or die drive with 4 minutes left. The Chiefs couldn't have played much worse, and they won't even be one of the top 5 teams the Broncos play this year.