The Denver Broncos made a splash in the offseason by signing Peyton Manning and shipping Tim Tebow off to the New York Jets. In the 2012 season, they'll have all eyes on them as the media scrutinizes their decision and evaluates the quality of Manning's performance.

The 2012 NFL schedule was released on Tuesday. Here's what the Broncos will be facing in the fall:

Week 1: Sep. 9 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 2: Sep. 17 @ Atlanta Falcons
Week 3: Sep. 23 vs. Houston Texans
Week 4: Sep. 30 vs. Oakland Raiders
Week 5: Oct. 7 @ New England Patriots
Week 6: Oct. 15 @ San Diego Chargers
Week 7: BYE
Week 8: Oct. 28 vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 9: Nov. 4 @ Cincinnati Bengals
Week 10: Nov. 11 @ Carolina Panthers
Week 11: Nov. 18 vs. San Diego Chargers
Week 12: Nov. 25 @ Kansas City Chiefs
Week 13: Dec. 2 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 14: Dec. 6 @ Oakland Raiders
Week 15: Dec. 16 @ Baltimore Ravens
Week 16: Dec. 23 vs. Cleveland Browns
Week 17: Dec. 30 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

For more information on the 2012 NFL regular season schedule, please visit our dedicated StoryStream. For updates and perspective on the Denver Broncos, head on over to Mile High Report.