It seems unlikely that the NFL would have given the Broncos a bye week so long after their London trip unless the team specifically asked for it. On paper, the Giants do not appear to be a big threat, so that's some consultation, and we know coach Sean Payton likes to have bye weeks later in the season.

The Denver Broncos are going overseas this season to take on the NY Jets in London. The team announced the game on social media Tuesday morning. “#BroncosCountry has no borders, and we join the NFL in sharing a deep commitment to growing the game on a global stage.