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 8/12/2026 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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Posted 7/01/2026 10:11 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix led the NFL with seven game-winning drives during the 2025 regular season.
Huddle Up: Nix was limited during the offseason because he is recovering from surgery but should be ready for the start of training camp. He is coming off a productive 2025 season and can be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/27/2026 8:30 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin said he hopes to be more consistent with his play this upcoming season and hopes to take his play to the next level.
Huddle Up: Franklin will drop in the depth chart because of the addition of Jaylen Waddle but still has a chance to earn a role in the offense. Fantasy players can monitor his situation since he could be a late round pick in some leagues.
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Posted 6/24/2026 12:25 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims indicated Tuesday, June 23 that 2026 could be his last in Denver. "I'm just going to enjoy it to the fullest," Mims said. Go into it care free and just play my hardest because we have a real chance to do something extremely special."
Huddle Up: The 2023 and '24 Pro Bowl kick returner is entering the final season of his rookie contract, and the addition of WR Jaylen Waddle will significantly cut into his opportunities. Mims is coming off a disappointing '25 season in which he had 37 receptions for 322 yards and just one touchdown. He had six TD grabs in '24.
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Posted 6/19/2026 10:25 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey appears to have fully recovered from the torn labrum in his shoulder, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Harvey will have several weeks before he needs to practice again, so he should be at least a limited participant when training camp begins. He will see a decent amount of touches behind J.K. Dobbins and can be a No. 3 fantasy back in most leagues.
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Posted 6/18/2026 1:31 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle has been involved in the passing game at all levels of the field during minicamp, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: Although Courtland Sutton has operated as Denver's No. 1 receiver the last few seasons, Waddle could take over that role in 2026. Waddle's speed should bring a new element to the offense, and if he and Bo Nix can develop a connection, Waddle projects as a high-end WR3 with upside.
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Posted 6/17/2026 7:10 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) participated in seven-on-seven drills during practice Wednesday, June 17.
Huddle Up: Nix is working his way back from surgery and could be a full participant once training camp begins. He is coming off a terrific 2025 season and can be considered a low-end No. 1 or a high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/15/2026 9:43 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins was close to a contract agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason before deciding to re-sign with the Broncos, according to a source.
Huddle Up: The Jaguars were looking to add a running back this offseason and were able to add Chris Rodriguez Jr. after missing on Dobbins. Rodriguez will share playing time with Bhayshul Tuten this upcoming season and can be a No. 3 or No. 4 back in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/15/2026 9:02 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey (shoulder) underwent surgery this offseason to repair a torn labrum he suffered during the playoffs, according to sources. He was able to do some things during offseason workouts.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can monitor the situation to see if Harvey will be a full participant once training camp begins. He will be sharing playing time with J.K. Dobbins this upcoming season can be at least a No. 3 running back in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/11/2026 6:28 pm GMT
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told the media on Thursday, June 11, that QB Bo Nix did some walkthrough work and will be out there for some work next week for minicamp.
Huddle Up: Nix being able to participate this early on is a good sign for his being ready for Week 1 of the season. He projects to be a reliable QB1 in lineups after the team traded for Jaylen Waddle this offseason.
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Posted 6/07/2026 5:43 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle is fitting in with his new team, and drawing praise from the coaching staff and teammates for his quick starting and stopping, and for his route running. "I think his ability to make every route look the same is pretty important," S Talanoa Hufanga said. "As a defender, when you can make a 10-yard stop look like a go, a 10-yard dig (route) look like a go, a 10-yard out-route -- it's just, everything looks the same. And it puts pressure on your backpedal, as a DB."
Huddle Up: With Courtland Sutton on the other side, Waddle has another elite playmaker, which means Waddle could be used outside, or as a slot receiver, too. There is belief in Denver that the addition of Waddle to the passing game will open up more room for the running game, too, as defenses key more on multiple threats downfield. That's great news for the likes of J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, etc.
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