Denver Broncos
AFC West | 10-7-0
Avg PTS
25
Rank: 10th
Avg Yds
330.78
Rank: 22nd
Avg PYds
220.39
Rank: 21st
Avg RYds
110.39
Rank: 16th
Posted 4/30/2025 3:19 am GMT
Denver Broncos third-round draft choice WR Pat Bryant has "so many things about his game that reminded me of (Michael) Thomas," head coach Sean Payton told reporters on Saturday, April 26.
"We try to find comps. There were so many things about his game that reminded me of (Michael) Thomas. With respect to Mike who became ... I mean, holy cow. You don't ever want to put pressure on a rookie like that, we're just talking about traits. But really explosive off the line of scrimmage, he's very competitive, very tough," Payton said.
Huddle Up: That sound you hear might be the rocket ship that is carrying Bryant's rookie-draft ADP. While Bryant has some legitimate competition in front of him (Courtland Sutton and Devaughn Vele, among others), Vele was not so dynamic as a rookie last year that Bryant cannot beat him out. Two things working in Bryant's favor are his blocking ability and a 37.5-inch vertical at 6-foot-2 and 204 pounds. Based on Payton's praise alone, dynasty leaguers need to consider the Illinois product in the third round of rookie drafts.
Posted 4/28/2025 5:16 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey "figures to be the first option in the run game," in the opinion of ESPN's Jeff Legwold, assuming he displays the same kind of speed he showed at Central Florida. Legwold adds that Harvey should see work on early downs right away and could see an expanded role if he shows consistency as a receiver.
Huddle Up: Denver's ground game a season ago was a mess, and Jaleel McLaughlin is their top returning rusher with just 496 yards. With Bo Nix coming off a strong rookie season, the team hopes the addition of Harvey will allow them to field a more balanced offensive attack in 2025. Harvey looks like a possible RB3 at this point with some upside, and he should be the No. 1 back to target in Denver's backfield for fantasy owners.
Posted 4/26/2025 1:13 am GMT
Central Florida RB RJ Harvey was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 60th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Harvey likely will be part of a committee at running back but could earn a majority of the snaps if he performs well during training camp. He can be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues depending on his workload.
Posted 4/13/2025 7:17 pm GMT
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram (shoulder) should be able to participate in offseason workouts, according to general manager George Paton.
Huddle Up: Engram is recovering from shoulder surgery and may not be a full participant during the workouts but should be ready for training camp. He should have a solid role in the passing game in 2025 and can be a No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/13/2025 1:24 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton said that he is "optimistic" about how contract extension talks have gone this offseason. He is entering the final season of a four-year, $60.1 million deal and is slated to earn a base salary of $14 million in 2025.
Huddle Up: Unlike last offseason, Sutton is expected to take part in the Broncos' voluntary offseason program and organized team activities this year, even though an extension hasn't been finalized. He had 81 receptions and eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the second time in his career in 2024, making him worthy of consideration as a WR2 option for fantasy leagues.
Posted 3/12/2025 9:18 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Evan Engram (Jaguars) reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $23 million - including $16.5 million fully guaranteed - with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, March 12.
Huddle Up: The size of the contract suggests head coach Sean Payton may have his new "Joker." Even if that is not the case, no one else currently on the roster - outside of Courtland Sutton - will steal many targets for Engram. If he can stay healthy - which has been an issue for him throughout his career - Engram could push for top-five status at his position in 2025.
Posted 3/11/2025 11:46 pm GMT
Free-agent TE Evan Engram (Chargers) is meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers Tuesday, March 11, according to a source.
Huddle Up: The Chargers do not have a receiving tight end, so Engram likely would be a solid part of the passing game if he decides to join the Chargers. He should see a decent amount of targets each game no matter where he play and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues.
Posted 3/06/2025 11:01 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Evan Engram was released Thursday, March 6, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Engram was limited to only nine games this past season because of injury but did finish with 365 yards and one touchdown. He is a productive player when healthy and can be a No. 1 fantasy tight end next season depending on his situation.
Posted 2/27/2025 11:28 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) underwent a procedure on his ankle after the season, according to a source. The injury was a pre-existing condition and did not occur during the season.
Huddle Up: Nix probably will miss some offseason workouts but should be fine for training camp. He is coming off a terrific rookie season and could be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in some leagues next season.
Posted 2/26/2025 2:16 am GMT
Denver Broncos QB '''''Bo Nix''''' (undisclosed) is working out at the team facility after an undisclosed procedure earlier this offseason, general manager George Paton said Tuesday, Feb. 25. It is not related to the fractures in his back suffered during the NFL season. Head coach Sean Payton previously said Nix was dealing with turf toe, but it's unclear if that is related to the procedure.
Huddle Up: There's not much to say from a fantasy perspective here since the promising quarterback is already back to working out, so it doesn't appear to be too serious. He has fringe QB1 upside in 2025 fantasy football drafts, depending on what the team does to improve talent around him.
Posted 2/25/2025 8:21 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton and his agent are expected to begin discussions regarding a contract extension this week, according to general manager George Paton.
Huddle Up: Sutton is coming off the best fantasy season of his career in 2024, setting a career high in catches (81) while also topping 1,000 receiving yards for the second time in his career. Considering Denver is unlikely to add another blue-chip wide receiver in this draft, Sutton should be poised for another strong fantasy WR2 season in 2025.
Posted 1/14/2025 12:56 am GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (back) said he suffered three transverse process fractures in his back during a game in November but was able to continue playing despite the injury.
Huddle Up: Nix may be limited during offseason workouts but should be fine for the start of training camp next season. He threw for 3,775 yards and 29 touchdowns this season and could be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in some leagues in 2025.
Posted 1/09/2025 3:56 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims recorded 11 catches for 69 yards and no touchdowns over the first 10 games compared to 28 catches for 434 yards and six touchdowns over the final seven games.
Huddle Up: Mims' surge in the second half of the season makes him a potential sleeper for upcoming postseason contests, and when next season rolls around, he will likely be rostered in all formats.
Posted 1/07/2025 7:10 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton recorded 13 catches on go routes - tied for most in the league - for 304 yards (eighth) and five touchdowns (tied for fourth) during the 2024 regular season, according to Next Gen Stats.
Huddle Up: Bo Nix entered the league with a reputation for being a dink-and-dunk quarterback based on the offense he ran at the University of Oregon, but his deep-ball prowess unlocked a part of Sutton's game that had been dormant for years. What makes Sutton's 81-1,081-8 line on a career-high 135 targets for the 2024 regular season even more impressive is that he was not targeted at all in a Week 7 rout of the New Orleans Saints. Sutton should be a solid fantasy WR2 investment in 2025 drafts even as he turns 30 in October.
Posted 1/06/2025 8:54 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele caught all four of his targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Week 18 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Huddle Up: Vele's touchdown catch was one for the ages, although it not intended for him. Bo Nix rolled to his right and found Adam Trautman in the back of the end zone, but he could not handle it. Two Kansas City defenders kept it alive long enough for Vele to haul it in before falling out of the back of the end zone himself. Although his rookie campaign was wildly inconsistent in terms of his usage, Vele did enough to earn himself a top-three role in this passing game in 2025. However, he is little more than a DFS punt play in the team's upcoming Wild Card Round game against the Buffalo Bills.
Posted 1/06/2025 8:46 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims caught five passes for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. He was targeted five times.
Huddle Up: Yet another example of why you don't write someone off too early, Mims has transformed from afterthought to weapon over the last month-plus, topping 100 yards in a game twice and scoring a half-dozen times over his past seven outings. It has definitely put him on fantasy radars for 2025, and for those playing DFS he could be a risk/reward WR3 or flex in Buffalo next Sunday.
Posted 1/06/2025 8:36 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton had five receptions (on seven targets), 98 yards, and a touchdown during the team's 38-0 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Huddle Up: After a slow start, Sutton developed a strong chemistry with Bo Nix and moved into legitimate low-end WR2 territory, finishing with an 81-1,081-8 line, easily his best since his breakout season of 2019. As Nix's top target, Sutton should be a solid choice against the Bills this Sunday.
Posted 1/06/2025 8:28 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin collected 16 carries for 39 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 5. He caught two passes (on two targets) for nine yards as well.
Huddle Up: While Denver's backfield is arguably the NFL's messiest for fantasy owners, McLaughlin feels like the most likely back to contribute from one week to the next. He's posted double-digit carries in three of his last four games and is at least a capable pass catcher out of the backfield. As an RB3 or flex, McLaughlin could be worth a spot in your DFS lineup next weekend.
Posted 1/06/2025 8:17 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime had 12 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Huddle Up: The rookie topped 50 yards in a game just once all year and is a complete nonfactor in the passing game. When he scores, like he did in two of the final three games, he can fill a flex slot. That's a tough sell in Buffalo next Sunday, though, so DFS owners should seek better options elsewhere.
Posted 1/06/2025 8:05 am GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 26 of 29 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 5. He also ran seven times for a team-high 47 yards.
Huddle Up: With KC resting pretty much everyone of note, Nix and company feasted on the reserves to punch Denver's ticket to the postseason. The rookie will have a much tougher test in Buffalo next weekend. He'll be playing with house money, though, and his dual-threat ability could be a factor if the Broncos hope to keep things close. He'd have some interesting upside in DFS leagues.
Posted 1/03/2025 2:53 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton needs 82 receiving yards in Week 18 to cash a $500,000 incentive in his contract.
Huddle Up: Sutton will be playing against the Kansas City Chiefs backups in Week 18. View him as a WR2 option likely to reach that threshold.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:57 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele posted two catches on as many targets for 27 yards at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Huddle Up: Vele may have scored in Week 16 but has just five total targets in the last four weeks and is unworthy of a Week 18 play without an intentional gamble being your intention. He did score in the previous meeting with Kansas City, and this defense has nothing to play for in the finale.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:40 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin paced the backfield with 10 carries for 69 yards at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28. He caught both of his targets for seven yards.
Huddle Up: While McLaughlin's efficiency is nice to see, this backfield can be a minefield for fantasy purposes from week to week. Kansas City comes to Denver in what is a meaningless game for the Chiefs, so look to see key defenders rest. McLaughlin is a so-so RB2 or flex option as a result.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:39 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton secured five of nine targets for 55 yards and a touchdown at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Huddle Up: The Broncos return to the Mile High City in Week 18 to face a Kansas City unit that undoubtedly will take it easy on key players, and Sutton should be a strong WR2 with upside for top-12 returns.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:19 am GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 24 of 31 attempts for 219 yards with three touchdowns and an interception at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28. He added 31 yards on seven carries and was sacked twice.
Huddle Up: Denver heads home to face the Kansas City Chiefs, a team poised to rest everyone of note given there's nothing at stake. This could be another fine opportunity to deploy the talented rookie passer in Week 18 fantasy play.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:19 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime ran nine times for 24 yards at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28. He caught his lone target for a 13-yard gain.
Huddle Up: The fluctuation in backfield work can be frustrating, but Estime has been a tough-yardage option in recent games in which Jaleel McLaughlin led the way in touches. Estime offers nothing as a receiver, and he's useful only with a TD plunge, so that's the goal if you're feeling like gambling on him next week vs. a presumably resting Kansas City defense.
Posted 12/29/2024 12:40 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims caught all eight targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Huddle Up: The second-year pro was nothing short of electric in this one, landing a 51-yard bomb for a score and an acrobatic second TD late. He has at least four targets in each of the last five games, including two outings with at least 100 yards and a score that window. Kansas City is poised to rest key players, and Mims makes for an intriguing risk-reward No. 3 or flex play.
Posted 12/26/2024 10:26 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 26, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Huddle Up: McLaughlin likely will share playing time with Audric Estime and Javonte Williams during the game. He could be a possible flex option in deeper fantasy leagues but is not a strong option since he will be part of a committee during the game.
Posted 12/25/2024 11:12 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Huddle Up: McLaughlin appears to be on track to return to the lineup after a one-game absence. He will be part of a committee at running back if he is cleared to play and could be a flex option in fantasy leagues.
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