Denver Broncos
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
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Posted 7/08/2025 6:20 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims "looks like the best candidate" to be the team's No. 2 receiver in 2025, according to Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post.
Huddle Up: As Gabriel notes in his mailbag column, Mims had seven catches on 15 targets for 56 yards through nine games last year and one carry for 17 yards. Over the final eight contests, he had 32 catches on 37 targets for 447 yards and six touchdowns, plus 12 carries for 25 yards. The bigger question for fantasy purposes is if Mims did enough to convince head coach Sean Payton that he warrants five to seven touches per game, especially after the Broncos added Evan Engram and R.J. Harvey in the offseason.
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Posted 7/05/2025 7:45 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims has been gaining confidence since he became more involved in the offense last season, according to offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. Mims may receive more playing time on offense this upcoming season and will still be used as a returner.
Huddle Up: Mims seems to be on track to earn a top-three receiver role this upcoming season after being productive in 2024. He likely will not be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues but could be a late round pick who could be a possible flex option against favorable matchups.
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Posted 7/03/2025 4:07 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims worked as one of the starting receivers during the offseason alongside WRs Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, per ESPN's Jeff Legwold, though what role he ends up in when the regular season starts "remains to be seen." Legwold adds the competition will be "stiff" at receiver in camp with Mims, Franklin, Devaughn Vele, and rookie Pat Bryant all looking for a spot.
Huddle Up: In his first 10 games last season, Mims accounted for just 69 yards on 11 receptions. Once he scored a touchdown during a Week 11 route of Atlanta, however, he registered a catch of 30-plus yards in all but one of the final seven games. He finished with a 28-434-6 line over that stretch -- projected across 17 games, that'd be 68-1,054-15. While it's far from clear how things will shake out behind Sutton on the depth chart, Mims' strong close to 2024 makes him a possible late-round flier heading into 2025. Or, failing that, he'd at least be worth a spot on your watch list.
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Posted 7/02/2025 4:16 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins will be needed to "deliver a consistent presence in the backfield," in the opinion of The Athletic's Nick Kosmider, who writes that Dobbins could be an "every-down staple" for the offense.
Huddle Up: Dobbins is set to battle rookie RJ Harvey for touches atop the Denver depth chart during the preseason, and though head coach Sean Payton has warned about reading into roles at this stage, he's a veteran coach that doesn't always have a lot of patience for rookie mistakes. Workload uncertainty aside, Dobbins' injury history is always a big part of his story, so even if he emerges as the lead back for the Broncos to open 2025, he's not someone you'd want to invest a premium selection on. As your RB4, however, he could offer enough potential to take the plunge.
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Posted 7/01/2025 5:54 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin was "playing with a much greater awareness (this spring)" and showed up to offseason workouts "a little thicker," according to head coach Sean Payton. "There's that (saying that) repetition is the mother of learning. You're seeing him play faster with a much greater awareness within each play. He's extremely explosive, and I think he's, I would say, five pounds heavier. A little thicker. He's had a good spring," Payton told reporters last month.
Huddle Up: Franklin tallied 28 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games as a rookie last season - not bad numbers for a fourth-round rookie. The only problem is that fantasy managers - especially in dynasty formats - expected much more. According to Payton, Franklin and Marvin Mims sometimes play the same position, which obviously leads to less-than-ideal playing time for both. Despite Payton's enthusiasm, fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach with Franklin.
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Posted 6/28/2025 1:11 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins' workload remains to be seen, according to head coach Sean Payton. "Don't try to figure out the club right now," Payton said. "It's way too early."
Huddle Up: In addition to holdovers from last year, Dobbins will also be competing with rookie RJ Harvey for touches. While it remains to be seen how carries will be distributed, Dobbins' experience makes him a good bet to see work on early downs. Dobbins is worth a look as a RB4.
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Posted 6/27/2025 9:07 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix 21 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season compared to only eight touchdowns during the first eight games of the season.
Huddle Up: Nix started off slow during his rookie season but was one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL during November and December. He should be able to improve on his numbers during his second season in the NFL and can be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/22/2025 7:29 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime is expected to compete for the No. 3 role behind rookie RJ Harvey and veteran J.K. Dobbins, in the opinion of Broncos Wire's Jon Heath.
Huddle Up: Despite Sean Payton's previous comments about an increased role for Estime, the second-year back faces some difficult competition in order to become fantasy-relevant. Coming off a rookie season that included a 76-310-2 rushing line, Estime won't have much value without an injury ahead of him.
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Posted 6/22/2025 7:04 pm GMT
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey is "doing well" in the receiving role, head coach Sean Payton told reporters Sunday, June 22. "He's doing well. We haven't given him his Joker wings or any of that yet, but he's doing well," Payton said.
Huddle Up: Harvey, a second-round pick, figures to have a solid role in the Broncos offense, but the recent addition of J.K. Dobbins could limit his opportunities on early downs. There's upside with Harvey as an RB2, but he's best viewed as a flex option until the roles in the backfield become clearer.
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Posted 6/18/2025 7:29 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims will be used on kick and punt returns this upcoming season and is also expected to have a role in the offense.
Huddle Up: Mims finished with 503 receiving yards and six touchdowns this past season and should be a top-three receiver for the Broncos again this season. He can be a late round pick in fantasy leagues but will not be a starting option most weeks.
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Posted 6/14/2025 10:06 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix appears to he more comfortable this offseason and seems to be doing things with more confidence, according to head coach Sean Payton. "Less pause, less hesitation with the play call in the huddle," Payton said. "Less pause, less hesitation in the pocket. He's playing fast. Again, protecting the ball. He's hard to sack. He was hard to sack in college. You're seeing him play faster with more confidence."
Huddle Up: Nix is coming off a terrific rookie season and will have a solid group of pass catchers to work with again this upcoming season. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/14/2025 1:58 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey could have a "situational role" in the offense this season, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: Harvey looked like a potential lead back for the Broncos after the draft, but the addition of J.K. Dobbins clouds the situation. Harvey could still be the third-down back, but he is probably better viewed as a flex option at this point.
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Posted 6/13/2025 7:28 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin added five pounds to his frame this offseason and played faster with a much greater awareness within each play" this spring, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Franklin is unlikely to see the field much in 2025 if he does not enjoy a dominant training camp, since he will likely begin July practices behind Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Devaughn Vele. With that said, Franklin's ability to stretch the field gives him a chance to be useful on occasion in fantasy.
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Posted 6/12/2025 6:41 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant was "very, very impressive" during mandatory minicamp, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports.
Huddle Up: The dynasty market was initially hot for Bryant following Sean Payton's comments about the third-round rookie reminding him of Michael Thomas shortly after the draft, but his buzz has seemingly cooled since. There is at least a decent chance he is the player Payton has in mind to replace Courtland Sutton once his contract expires at the end of the season. Bryant is well worth grabbing in the third round of rookie drafts and late in early redrafts.
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Posted 6/12/2025 5:33 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele (undisclosed) did not participate in mandatory minicamp with an undisclosed injury but will be a full-go for training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Vele was reportedly enjoying a strong start to his offseason before the injury, but he will likely begin the season no higher than third on the team's target totem pole, behind at least Courtland Sutton and Evan Engram. Vele could fall even further if rookie Pat Bryant turns out to be anything resembling the Michael Thomas clone that Payton suggests he could be.
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Posted 6/11/2025 4:30 am GMT
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram is a "curious fit" in head coach Sean Payton's offensive scheme, in the opinion of ESPN's Bill Barnwell, who believes Engram lacks the "physicality" of TE Jeremy Shockey, as well as the "verticality and ability to win in the red zone" of TE Jimmy Graham -- those were the two tight ends that Barnwell noted had success as the "Joker" under Payton, a role that Engram was signed to fill during the offseason.
Huddle Up: As Barnwell points out, Engram was a volume target in Jacksonville, and his career-best 963 yards in 2023 came on 143 targets. If Barnwell is right, and Engram is unlikely to approach that number of looks in Denver, Engram's upside could be limited. On the flip side, Denver didn't give Engram north of $20 million in free agency to approximate the production of guys like Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull, who had 32 receptions combined in 2024. Still, it's hard to argue that Engram enters this season amid lowered expectations after he came into 2024 as a borderline top-5 option at the position. Now, he feels like a borderline top-10 play alongside a group of younger players like Tucker Kraft, Jake Ferguson, Dalton Kincaid, and Colston Loveland, all of whom arguably offer more upside.
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Posted 6/10/2025 7:37 pm GMT
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Chargers) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $2.745 million - and a max of $5.25 million - with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, June 10.
Huddle Up: This looked like a possibility following Dobbins' meeting with Denver last week. Dobbins' arrival creates a bit of a logjam in the backfield and makes it likely that either Jaleel McLaughlin or Audric Estime do not make the team. Based on head coach Sean Payton's history with backfield committees, it is likely he views Dobbins as an early-down grinder in the Mark Ingram or Mike Bell mold and rookie R.J. Harvey as the pass-catching complement in the Alvin Kamara or Darren Sproles mold. The survivor of McLaughlin and Estime will probably handle about five touches per game. If Payton follows through with this plan, Dobbins will have some RB3 appeal and Harvey would likely straddle the RB2/3 line in drafts.
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Posted 6/07/2025 2:49 am GMT
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram has show "real good instincts" during OTAs, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Engram has battled injuries throughout his career, but he has been relatively productive when healthy. Assuming he can stay on the field, he should be a reliable target for Bo Nix and a low-end TE1 for fantasy owners.
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Posted 6/06/2025 9:35 pm GMT
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Chargers) had a positive meeting with the Denver Broncos, but the two sides are not close to a contract at this point, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Dobbins may have to wait until training camp before he signs with a team and probably will have to be part of a committee with his next team. He will have some value if he receives most of the work with his new team but will not be a weekly starting option.
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Posted 6/06/2025 1:45 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin has been performing well in OTAs, according to head coach Sean Payton. "He can run, and I would say a strength of his is ball in hand after the catch," Payton said.
Huddle Up: Franklin had a quiet rookie season, finishing with just 28 catches in 16 games. He has the speed to deliver big plays, and Franklin could be worth keeping an eye on, especially if he can break camp as one of the top three receivers.
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Posted 6/04/2025 8:07 pm GMT
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Chargers) is scheduled have dinner with the Denver Broncos coaches Wednesday, June 4, and will visit the team's facility Thursday, June 5, according to a source.
Huddle Up: The Broncos do not have a clear starting running back but have multiple young backs that are in line to receive playing time this upcoming season. Dobbins likely will be part of that committee if he signs but probably would not be more than a possible flex option in some leagues.
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Posted 5/31/2025 9:27 pm GMT
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he is building a good connection with TE Evan Engram during offseason workouts.
Huddle Up: Engram should be a valuable part of the Broncos passing game in 2025 if he can stay healthy. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 5/26/2025 10:12 pm GMT
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram (shoulder) may see a limited workload during offseason workouts because he is recovering from a shoulder injury.
Huddle Up: Engram should be a full participant during training camp and probably will have an important role in the passing game this season if he can stay healthy. He should see a good amount of targets each game and could be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 5/15/2025 5:35 am GMT
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele had 52% of his targets go for first downs or touchdowns as a rookie last season, which was fourth in the NFL, per ESPN's Ben Solak. Following the selection of WR Pat Bryant in the third round, however, Solak believes that Vele will be competing with the rookie for the slot role in 2025.
Huddle Up: Sean Payton has likened Bryant to former Saints standout Michael Thomas, which is lofty praise. With Denver's offense seemingly on the rise behind second-year QB Bo Nix, the camp battle between Bryant and Vele could be one to watch.
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Posted 5/11/2025 1:27 am GMT
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey saw a lot of work in the passing game during rookie minicamp Saturday, May 10, and head coach Sean Payton said he liked what he saw out of Harvey. "Well, he's going to play on third down," Payton said. "There's a lot we can do to suit his strengths."
Huddle Up: It sounds like Harvey is already set to be the third-down back in Denver, and he should at least split some of the carries. It isn't out of the question that Harvey emerges as the lead back for the Broncos, and he could have RB2 potential in PPR formats.
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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.
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Posted 4/29/2025 6:04 pm GMT
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Chargers) received an unrestricted tender from the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, April 29, according to the NFL transaction wire. Dobbins would count against the compensatory formula should he sign with a team by the start of training camp in July, but the Chargers will receive exclusive negotiating rights for him if Dobbins doesn't ink with another franchise by the deadline.
Huddle Up: From Dobbins' perspective, he has an option to accept a reserve role behind RBs Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton and take the paycheck, or the veteran can seek a deal with a team that may offer him a larger role. Fantasy gamers should casually keep tabs on this situation, and he's of no immediate use if Dobbins indeed returns to LA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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