Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
AFC West | 14-3-0
Avg PTS
23.59
Rank: 14th
Avg Yds
342.63
Rank: 17th
Avg PYds
228.58
Rank: 16th
Avg RYds
114.05
Rank: 20th
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Posted 8/29/2026 1:32 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims (foot) exited the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings with a foot injury and is questionable to return.
Huddle Up: Mims never made the leap many expected last season, and with the offseason addition of Jaylen Waddle, Mims' chance of becoming a reliable contributor in 2026 are slim. He may deliver an occasional big play, but he probably doesn't need to be rostered at this point.
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Posted 8/28/2026 5:08 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman could see "plenty of work" in 2026, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold.
Huddle Up: The Broncos' running back room is a unique one to sift through. It could be a three-man rotation, which doesn't help fantasy players much, but until he can overtake the veteran in the room, JK Dobbins, it is hard to believe too much in Coleman.
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Posted 8/26/2026 9:54 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix is unlikely to play in the final preseason game Friday, Aug. 26.
Huddle Up: Nix will probably only see a limited workload if he plays Friday, so fantasy players should not expect a big performance. He is looking to build on a successful 2025 season and can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/22/2026 3:21 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman rushed three times for nine yards and lost two yards on his only reception during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
Huddle Up: Coleman will likely begin the season behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey in the pecking order, but Dobbins hasn't exactly been a pillar of health, and as a pure runner, Harvey left something to be desired as a rookie. Coleman should be stashed in all dynasty formants, and even as Denver's No. 3 back, he could be worth a late-round pick in deeper redraft leagues.
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Posted 8/22/2026 3:17 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton failed to catch either of his targets during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
Huddle Up: Sutton has been the most reliable receiver for the Broncos over the last few seasons, but he will likely slide down the pecking order with the addition of Jaylen Waddle. Assuming Waddle is able to form a quick connection with Bo Nix, Sutton's will likely have a WR3 ceiling in 2026.
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Posted 8/22/2026 3:11 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle had a 35-yard reception during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
Huddle Up: Waddle should provide some added juice to the Denver passing attack, and he could quickly become the No. 1 option for Bo Nix. Don't be surprised if Waddle finishes as a WR2, and at worst, he should be a high-floor WR3.
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Posted 8/22/2026 3:04 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey rushed once for five yards and caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
Huddle Up: Harvey didn't have the most efficient year running the ball as a rookie, but he did score 12 total touchdowns, including five receiving scores. That being said, Harvey will have to contend J.K. Dobbins and potentially Jonah Coleman for touches, putting him more in the flex range if the entire Denver backfield is healthy.
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Posted 8/22/2026 2:59 am GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed six of his nine passes for 76 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
Huddle Up: Nix has delivered two solid seasons to start his NFL career, and after the Broncos added to the receiving corps this offseason, he could be headed for his best year to date. Throw in his sneaky rushing ability, and Nix has a good shot to finish as a low-end QB1.
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Posted 8/19/2026 6:39 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix is expected to play around 14 snaps during the preseason game Friday, Aug. 21, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Nix will likely play only one or two series because the team wants to make sure he will be ready for the start of the regular season. He was one of the breakout players last season and has a good receiving corps to work with again in 2026. He can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/18/2026 4:54 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman has been "work[ing] his way up the depth chart" and could have a role in the regular season, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold, who adds that Coleman continues to get reps with the first- and second-team offenses.
Huddle Up: It's hard to imagine that Coleman can surpass J.K. Dobbins or RJ Harvey right now, but Dobbins' medical history is well known, and Harvey wasn't particularly effective as a runner when he took over for an injured Dobbins last season. If/when Dobbins misses time in 2026, could we see Coleman become a force offensively? Drafting him is too optimistic in standard formats, but he's a name to file away or stick on your watch list for a potential in-season move.
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Posted 8/17/2026 9:22 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (leg) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 17.
Huddle Up: Waddle was sidelined for about a week because of the injury but seems to have recovered and is on track for the start of the regular season. He will have a significant role in the passing game for the Broncos and should be at least a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/15/2026 12:59 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton caught all three of his targets for 60 yards in the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 14.
Huddle Up: Sutton has been a relatively steady option for the Denver offense, topping 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons and scoring at least seven touchdowns in each of the last three years. That being said, the addition of Jaylen Waddle will likely cut into usage, and Sutton should be targeted as a low-end WR3.
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Posted 8/12/2026 9:05 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, but is expected to play in the final two preseason games, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Nix has been able to practice at training camp after offseason surgery and is on track to be ready for the start of the regular season. He took a big step forward with his play last season and has the chance to become of the better quarterbacks in the NFL if he continues to develop. He can be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/10/2026 7:48 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) is dealing with a soft tissue injury but is expected to be fine moving forward, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Dobbins may be sidelined for a few days, but it appears like he will be ready for the start of the regular season. He will probably receive a majority of the snaps at running back this season and can be at least a No. 3 running back in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/10/2026 7:26 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he is not sure if he will play in the first preseason game.
Huddle Up: Nix will likely only see a few snaps if the team decides to play him in the game. He is coming off a terrific 2025 season and has a new receiver to work with in Jaylen Waddle. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/10/2026 6:22 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (leg) is not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 10.
Huddle Up: Waddle is not believed to be dealing with a serious injury, but fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation to see when he returns to the field. He will be a main part of the Broncos passing game and can be a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/06/2026 9:31 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Aug. 6, after sitting out the previous two practices because of rest. He is expected to be a full participant Friday, Aug. 7.
Huddle Up: Sutton may lose a few targets to Jaylen Waddle this season but should still be one of the main targets in the passing game. He can be at least a No. 3 receiver in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/06/2026 7:26 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (leg) is expected back in 4-5 days, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Waddle being good for the long-term is great news. Fantasy players should still count on him being valuable in their lineups in 2026 as a WR2 or flex option.
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Posted 8/05/2026 7:25 pm GMT
Updating a previous report. Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of muscle tightness but should be fine moving forward, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Waddle could miss a few practices but will not miss any serious time because of the injury. He is in line for a big role this upcoming season and should be a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/01/2026 9:11 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he plans to continue to scramble during plays and have designed runs called this season despite coming off ankle surgery during the offseason.
Huddle Up: Nix seems to be healthy and on track to play in Week 1, so fantasy players should be confident in selecting him during drafts. He has become one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL and can be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/01/2026 1:48 am GMT
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram has been making big plays during training camp.
Huddle Up: Engram was mainly an underneath threat last season, finishing with just two receptions of 20-plus yards and one touchdown. If he can sprinkle in some more explosive plays this year, Engram could be in the streaming conversation. Keep an eye on how Denver decides to deploy Engram in the passing game.
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Posted 8/01/2026 1:22 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins vowed to play all 17 games this season. "There won't be any injuries," Dobbins said. "I'll be there for all 17 games, I pinky promise all of you right now."
Huddle Up: Dobbins has averaged 5.2 yards per carry over his career, but injuries have been a yearly occurrence. Dobbins may want to play every game, but history says that probably isn't happening. He is a legitimate RB2 when healthy, but it is safer to draft him as a RB3 with the expectation he will miss time.
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Posted 7/21/2026 8:42 pm GMT
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram earned 40% of snaps last season, compared to 57% for fellow TE Adam Trautman, and it would be a surprise if Engram earned more time on the field than Trautman in 2026, in the opinion of Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post on Tuesday, July 21.
Huddle Up: Engram was TE26 last season in fantasy points per game and had just two games of double-digit fantasy points last season. With Jayden Waddle added to this offense for 2026, it's hard to see Engram as anything more than a lackluster TE2 option if he's not even getting on the field for a full snap share. Ignore Engram in fantasy drafts leading up to the season and pick him up off of waivers if he earns more time on the field.
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Posted 7/21/2026 1:57 am GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) could be 100% cleared when camp opens, which is consistent with Nix's messaging over the last month about his injury, in the opinion of The Denver Post's Troy Renck on Monday, July 20.
Huddle Up: Nix has been the QB7 in his first two seasons in the NFL, and with his rushing ability and the Broncos adding pieces on offense like Jaylen Waddle and the returning J.K. Dobbins, Denver should be one of the top contenders in the AFC. Nix is the engine behind making the offense go, and with 29 and 25 touchdowns in his first two seasons, Nix is a locked-in QB1 fantasy option who you may be able to get a discount on in fantasy drafts this summer and fall.
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Posted 7/14/2026 8:08 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman reportedly looked ready for instant snaps in OTAs and minicamp this summer, and could spell J.K. Dobbins for short-yardage touches in the early going and pick up plenty of slack if anyone in the room misses time, in the opinion of The Denver Post's Luca Evans on Tuesday, July 14.
Huddle Up: Coleman, the Broncos' fourth-round rookie draft pick, looks to angle for touches in a highly voluminous Denver backfield with RJ Harvey and J.K Dobbins entrenched ahead of him. Training camp utilization and preseason touches should give us a clear view of how the pecking order will shape up for the Broncos' running back room in 2026. Coleman is draftable as a late-round stash in fantasy football to see if anything meaningful develops in Week 1 and beyond.
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Posted 7/12/2026 9:15 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle has impressed head coach Sean Payton and the coaching staff since being acquired from the Miami Dolphins. "He's someone who picks things up real quick," Payton said in June. "You can just feel his instincts, his quickness and his ability to not only run fast but stop fast. So, he's doing well." Payton added that catering to each receiver's unique skill set will be critical in 2026.
Huddle Up: Waddle should be a very good WR2 in most fantasy leagues, and his addition figures to get Courtland Sutton into more 1-on-1 coverage situations, potentially boosting his production, as well. Evan Engram might also see a bump in production and fantasy value as a result.
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Posted 7/12/2026 9:05 pm GMT
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram could be a beneficiary from the addition of WR Jaylen Waddle, helping to boost his production, as defenses key on two top-tier wideouts in Waddle and WR Courtland Sutton.
Huddle Up: Engram registered 50 receptions for 461 yards and a touchdown, while racking up 9.2 yards per reception, his most since 2022, and second most productive average per catch in his past five NFL seasons. Engram should still be drafted as a TE2 or flex fantasy option, but the potential is there for him to exceed his fantasy projections if the Denver passing offense shows dramatic improvement.
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